Indian farmers rush to plant summer crops as monsoon revives

Indian farmers have ramped up the planting of summer-sown crops like paddy, soybean, cotton, and corn due to above-average monsoon rainfall in July. After a deficit in June, the improved weather conditions have allowed for planting on 57.5 million hectares by July 12, a tenth higher than last year. This boost in planting is crucial for India's economy, heavily reliant on the monsoon for agricultural productivity.