Rabi onion sowing falls by 10-15% in main producing regions

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Due to erratic rainfall in the last few months, lower reservoir levels, and restrictions on exports, the sowing of rabi onions has fallen down by 10 to 15 per cent. While there are a few days still left before the sowing window draws to a close, industry experts said there could be a 10-15% drop in the acreage of onion this season.

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