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1. Introduction In the Indian subcontinent, agriculture is heavily dependent on monsoon rainfall. To maximize yield and adapt to climatic conditions, the agricultural year is divided into three main seasons: Kharif , Rabi , and Zaid . This report focuses on the two primary seasons: Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter). 2. Kharif Crops (Monsoon Crops) Definition: Crops that are sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon (June-July) and harvested at the end of the monsoon season (September-October).