As on 8th July, Soybean sowing was recorded at 59.88 lakh hectares, down 20% from a year ago as per the Government data. Sowing progress in leading Soybean producers like MP, Maharashtra and Rajasthan down by 16% 37% and 24% respectively then last year. There are reports of lesser sowing area it may not affect the yield in the country due to hopes of above normal rains this year.
