Women harvesting kharif crop in Kota region, File Photo As on September 8, farmers have planted nearly 40.3 million hectares with paddy, marginally higher than last year’s 39.2 million hectares.

ONGOLE: Due to drought-like conditions prevailing at many places in Prakasam district, farmers have raised crops in only 50-55% of the normal crop acreage during the Kharif season. Deficit ...