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El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MT

India has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst concerns over El Nio weather patterns impacting agricultural conditions across the country. Sowing operations for kharif crops have been completed, while rabi crop planting will start in October.

29 Sep 2026 8:15 pm