date:Jun 06, 2013
India's key sugar cane producing western and southern states received ample rainfall in the first few days of the annual monsoon after nearly eight months of drought, helping to limit damage.
The states needed a prompt start and abundant rains this monsoon to ensure crops recover and output does not fall sharply below consumption in the world's biggest consumer during the 2013/14 season starting Oct. 1.
Rainfall in the last few days will help sugar cane to recover. Yields may be better than we