Rainfed Farming

El Niño impact? Monsoon rainfall deficit slows kharif sowing across India, leaving planting 20% behind last year

El Niño impact? Monsoon rainfall deficit slows kharif sowing across India, leaving planting 20% behind last year

08 Jul 2026

3 min read

How rainwater harvesting is turning seasonal farming into year-round livelihoods in this Odisha district

How rainwater harvesting is turning seasonal farming into year-round livelihoods in this Odisha district

01 Jul 2026

6 min read

Kharif 2026 sowing gets off to a slow start as El Niño casts shadow over monsoon

Kharif 2026 sowing gets off to a slow start as El Niño casts shadow over monsoon

15 Jun 2026

4 min read

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