Soyabean cultivation area in Maharashtra likely to shrink by 2 lakh hectares due to poor returns and market instability

Soybean cultivation in Maharashtra is expected to decrease by two lakh hectares this year due to low returns and policy issues. Farmers are discouraged by erratic rainfall, MSP procurement delays, and poultry industry pressure on prices. Despite the expected drop, the state assures ample seed and fertilizer supplies for key crops like soybean, rice, and cotton, aiming for a 204.

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