Kharif crops have been sown in over 1028 lakh hectare till date as against 1034 lakh hectare last year. It is nearly Six lakh hectare less than last year figure. <br/><br/>Crop sowing data released by the Agriculture Ministry, reveals that the rice has been sown in over 366 lakh hectare. Over 137 lakh hectare area has been covered under the cultivation of pulses.<br/><br/>The coarse cereals have been sown in over 180 lakh hectare, oilseeds in over 166 lakh hectare and cotton in over 119 lakh hectare.