Can better seeds solve our farmers' monsoon problem?

In today’s Finshots, we find out whether our agricultural system can finally break free from total dependence on rainfall.But here’s a quick sidenote before we begin.

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Farmers across the country collectively hold their breath, eyes turned toward the sky, waiting for the monsoon to arrive. And this year is no different. In Rajasthan, kharif sowing is running behind schedule because erratic, delayed rainfall has disrupted planting across vast stretches of the state.