# Cold weather is a boon for Rabi crops; Healthy germination of crops, growth in full swing, temperature has dropped for two days, trend towards sowing of sorghum in Rabi season

> Cooler weather over the past two days in the area is supporting healthy germination and vigorous growth of Rabi crops, with sorghum especially popular among farmers. Local agricultural officials said cool, dry conditions can help wheat mature and reduce some pests and fungal diseases.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T09:06:16.638Z
- Category: weather · region Maharashtra, India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89087-cold-weather-is-a-boon-for-rabi-crops-healthy-germination-of-crops-growth-in
- Commodities: [Sorghum](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SORGHUM.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Favorable weather may improve local Rabi crop prospects, adding potential supply and modestly weighing on sorghum and wheat prices if the conditions persist.

## Read by commodity

- WHEAT: bearish ▼
- SORGHUM: bearish ▼

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WHEAT | 2023-12-22 | [Grains respond to continued hot, dry weather in Brazil - Agweek \| #1 source for agriculture news, farming, markets](https://feedsoft.ai/events/11282-grains-respond-to-continued-hot-dry-weather-in-brazil-agweek-1-source-for.md) | +0.9% | +1.5% |
| WHEAT | 2021-03-29 | [Favorable conditions for winter crops, increasing pressure on the prices of new crop wheat](https://feedsoft.ai/events/48163-favorable-conditions-for-winter-crops-increasing-pressure-on-the-prices-of-new.md) | -0.5% | +4.2% |
| WHEAT | 2025-04-29 | [The end of La Niña: Lessons about Plains wheat drought & why spring weather is bearish for most grain markets - The Globe and Mail](https://feedsoft.ai/events/25030-the-end-of-la-nina-lessons-about-plains-wheat-drought-and-why-spring-weather-is.md) | +2.1% | -2.8% |
| WHEAT | 2024-04-22 | [Warm spring weather benefitted crops in most of Europe - Joint Research Centre](https://feedsoft.ai/events/30694-warm-spring-weather-benefitted-crops-in-most-of-europe-joint-research-centre.md) | +0.4% | +1.5% |
| WHEAT | 2020-05-31 | [Growers in most states welcome wet winter weather forecast for crops \| The Land \| NSW](https://feedsoft.ai/events/53050-growers-in-most-states-welcome-wet-winter-weather-forecast-for-crops-the-land.md) | -1.2% | -1.0% |

## Sources

- divyamarathi.bhaskar.com: https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/local/maharashtra/jalgaon/bhusawal/news/cold-weather-is-a-boon-for-rabi-crops-healthy-germination-of-crops-growth-in-full-swing-temperature-has-dropped-for-two-days-trend-towards-sowing-of-sorghum-in-rabi-season-dbp-139634019.html

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