Maharashtra may cut area under chana and wheat, shift to maize and jowar

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Maharashtra, the second largest producer of chana and sixth largest for wheat in India, is planning to reduce the area under chana and wheat during the rabi season due to concerns over water availability. Instead, the state plans to increase the area under crops like jowar and maize, which require less water

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