Explainer: Why strong monsoon rains are not necessarily good news for Indian farmers
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - India, one of the world's biggest agricultural producers, experienced its heaviest monsoon rains in 25 years this year. While rain would normally cheer the agricultural heartland, the monsoon was erratic and has left many crops damaged.WHY IS THE MONSOON IMPORTANT?India is the world's biggest producer of sugar, cotton and pulses and the second-biggest producer of wheat and rice. The success of these crops is largely determined by the June-September monsoon, which delivers..