Agri Picks Report March 18, 2025: Geojit Financial Services

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Geojit Financial Services's report on Daily Agri Picks

The sowing of summer crops in Gujarat fell 14% on year to 567,062 hectares as of Monday from 659,770 hectares sown in the corresponding period last year, according to a report released by the state agriculture department. Paddy acreage rose 40% on year to 123,205 hectares from 87,870 hectares last year.The acreage under bajra fell to 100,582 hectares from 140,290 hectares sown a year ago, the report showed. Similarly, the area sown under maize was 4,385 hectares, down from 5,394 hectares a year ago. In Gujarat, summer crops are sown in February and March, and harvested in May and June. Bajra, paddy, sesamum, and moong are the main crops grown in the state during the summer. Acreage of moong in the state fell to 20,059 hectares from 28,578 hectares last year, and that of urad also fell to 9,332 hectares from 15,183 hectares a year ago, according to the report.The area sown under groundnut so far was 24,292 hectares, down from 34,573 hectares a year ago, the report showed. The acreage under sesame also fell to 59,461 hectares from 76,334 hectares last year. Acreage of onions fell to 5,591 hectares from 7,542 hectares, and the area sown under vegetables was 57,575 hectares, down from 66,228 hectares last year. On the other hand, the area sown under sugarcane rose to 9,207 hectares from 8,508 hectares a year ago, according to the report.

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