How has the monsoon arrival impacted the agriculture sector in India
The IMD reported that the monsoon has covered entire India six days ahead of schedule.
- Timely arrival of monsoon ensures proper water supply for irrigation, benefiting crops like rice, sugarcane, and cotton.
- Improved soil moisture levels due to monsoon rains promote better germination and growth of crops.
- Farmers can plan and execute their agricultural activities more efficiently with the early arrival of monsoon.
- Increased rainfall can lead to higher agricultural productivity and bumper crop yields, boosting the economy.
- Lesser dependency on expensive irrigation methods can reduce production costs for farmers.
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