Sowing of paddy rises around 4pc and pulses down 8.53pc this season.

Sowing of kharif crops almost ended with paddy acreage standing at around 3.73 per cent more than the same period last year, while area under pulses was down 8.53 per cent during the week ended September 1. All eyes are now on how the rains will fare in the coming weeks as most standing...