India, Aug. 4 -- The sowing of the monsoon crop (kharif) across India remained below last year's level despite an improvement in July rainfall, with farmers planting crops in 105.2 million hectares as of July 31, 3.6% lower than a year ago, as the delayed onset of southwest monsoon and uneven rainfall distribution continued to weigh on planting decisions. According to experts, this is likely to impact total food output. The weather office has predicted below-normal rainfall in August and September, with stronger El Nino conditions.HTC...