Out of 34 lakh hectares in Gujarat, 30 lakh hectares have been sown in Saurashtra alone.88% of peanuts and 60% of cotton were sown in Saurashtra due to favorable rains in June.Gujarat is the leader in peanut and cotton cultivation in the entire country and most of the cultivation in Gujarat is done in Saurashtra. This year, due to good weather and favorable rains in the month of June, farmers have sown more than 88% peanuts and more than 60% cotton in the first fortnight of monsoon.Till today i.e. 30 June, a total of twenty crops have been sown in 33,91,478 hectares in the entire state, out of which 88% i.e. 29,69,900 hectares have been sown in only 11 districts of Saurashtra.Farmers in Saurashtra have sown 15,44,695 (about 15.45 lakh) hectares this year, as against 8,99,807 (about nine lakh) hectares till the end of June last year.In Saurashtra alone, peanut seeds have been sown in 14.56 lakh hectares. A good crop is expected on this due to the recent rains.Similarly, cotton has been sown in a total of 14 lakh hectares in the state this year as against 12.73 lakh hectares last year, out of which 12.08 lakh hectares have been sown in Saurashtra. In soybean, sowing has been done on more than 1.20 lakh hectares of land this year as against 42 thousand last year, out of which 1.10 lakh hectares have been in Saurashtra. Thus, farmers of Saurashtra have done sowing earlier than last year when the weather was favorable. Apart from groundnut, cotton, soybean, this year the cultivation of millet, maize, moong, tur, urad, pulses, vegetables, fodder etc. has also increased more than last year till 30 June 2024.6.40 lakh hectares more groundnut cultivation than last year, soybean also three times more than last year, enthusiasm in tur, millet, maize too.read more :- Rupee Gains 08 Paisa, Closes at 85.53 Against Dollar
The Indian rupee on tuesday higher 08 paise to close at 85.53 per dollar, while it opened at 85.61 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was up 90.83 points or 0.11 percent at 83,697.29, and the Nifty was up 24.75 points or 0.10 percent at 25,541.80. About 1971 shares advanced, 1889 shares declined, and 150 shares unchanged.read more :- Cotton Sowing Lags Despite Strong Kharif Progress
Cotton Sowing Declines Despite Strong Kharif Progress: Coverage Falls Below Last Year’s LevelsWhile overall Kharif sowing has surged across the country, cotton acreage has shown a notable decline this season. According to the Union Agriculture Ministry’s latest data as of June 27, cotton has been sown over 54.66 lakh hectares, a decrease of over 5 lakh hectares compared to the 59.97 lakh hectares recorded during the same period last year.This dip in cotton cultivation comes in contrast to the broader trend in Kharif crops, where rice, pulses, oilseeds, and coarse cereals have all registered significant growth in sown area, driven by the early and widespread arrival of the southwest monsoon.Experts suggest that the fall in cotton sowing may be attributed to delayed rainfall in some key cotton-growing regions, as well as market uncertainties and price volatility that may have prompted farmers to shift to other crops like soybean or pulses, which are currently offering more favorable returns.The decline raises concerns for the cotton textile and export industries, which heavily rely on domestic cotton production. If the trend continues, it may impact cotton availability and pricing in the coming months.Despite this, officials remain optimistic that improved rainfall in July could help narrow the gap in cotton coverage, especially in parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana, where sowing activity is still ongoing.The government is closely monitoring the situation and may consider support measures if cotton acreage continues to lag significantly behind.read more :- Rupee Rises 14 Paise to 85.61 Against Dollar
Indian rupee opens 14 paise higher at 85.61 against US dollarThe local currency opened at 85.61 against the US dollar, as compared to 85.75 during the previous trading session.read more :- CCI Hits Record: 6.11 Lakh Bales Sold in a Day
CCI Breaks Record, Sells 6.11 Lakh Bales in a Single Day Despite Price HikeThe Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has achieved a historic milestone by selling 6,11,000 bales of cotton in a single day on Monday, June 30, setting a new all-time record. This remarkable feat comes despite a price increase of ₹200 per candy on the 2024-25 season stock.This new record surpasses CCI's previous high of 4,45,100 bales, which was set just last week, highlighting an unprecedented demand surge and robust market response even in the face of higher prices.Breakdown of Sales:Mill Session : 2,05,900 balesTrader Session : 4,05,100 balesThe increased participation from both mills and traders underlines growing confidence in the market and CCI's pricing strategy.So far in the 2024-25 season, CCI has sold a total of 53,55,400 bales, which accounts for 53.55% of its total procurement from this season’s crop. The sales performance reflects strong market fundamentals and CCI's effective marketing and distribution efforts.This milestone is seen as a major boost for the Indian cotton sector, reinforcing CCI’s pivotal role in balancing market demand while safeguarding the interests of cotton growers.read more :- Textile Ministry looking at new schemes for the sector
Textile Ministry Plans New Schemes to Boost SectorThe Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said that the Ministry is committed to development of the entire textile value chain, from handlooms to technical textilesThe Union Textiles Ministry is looking at new schemes for the sector apart from considering the Production Linked Scheme - II (PLI - II).The Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita told the media in Coimbatore on Monday (June 30, 2025) that the Ministry is committed to development of the entire textile value chain, from handlooms to technical textiles. The textile stakeholders are asking for PLI- II. While the government is considering it, there will be other schemes too, he said.Regarding the demands of the industry to relax the Quality Control Orders (QCOs), he said the government is taking inputs from the industry on trade-related issues.read more :- Maharashtra Kharif Sowing Crosses 5 Lakh Hectares
Parbhani: Kharif sowing: Kharif sowing in 5 lakh 11 thousand hectaresParbhani : In the Kharif 2025 season, till Friday (27th), sowing has been done in 2 lakh 89 thousand 5 hectares (55.74 percent) in Parbhani district and 2 lakh 22 thousand 599 hectares (54.24 percent) in Hingoli district. Inter-cropping work is going on in the crops which are in the development stage. However, sowing has been delayed in areas with less rainfall.Out of 5 lakh 18 thousand 468 hectares in Parbhani district, 2 lakh 89 thousand 5 hectares have been wrongly sown. Out of 1 lakh 91 thousand 954 hectares, 1 lakh 24 thousand 446 hectares (64.83 percent) of cotton has been wrongly sown. Soybean sowing has come down from 2 lakh 54 thousand 54 hectares to 1 lakh 43 thousand 855 hectares (56.62 percent) and from 42 thousand 602 hectares to 16 thousand 478 hectares (38.68 percent).Out of 17,600, 2,707 hectares (15.38 percent) of moong, 6,413 hectares (913 hectares) of urad, 291 hectares (7.56 percent) of jowar and 25 hectares (5 percent) of bajra have been sown. In Hingoli district, 2,22,599 hectares (54.24 percent) of sowing has been done.Out of this, cotton has been sown in 23,530 hectares. Soybean has been sown in 1,67,861 hectares, turi in 23,750 hectares, moong in 3,090 hectares, urad in 2,162 hectares and jowar in 1,801 hectares. Many villages in the mandals of these two districts have not received enough rain so far for sowing. In many areas, the seeds have not been able to germinate due to lack of sufficient moisture. Therefore, farmers will have to sow twice. Crops that grow due to lack of moisture in the soil need rain. The rain that occurred last week has given life to the crops. In the areas where sowing has been done, farmers are waiting for heavy rain.read more :- India Sees 9% Above-Average Rainfall in June
India records 9% above – average rainfall in June, says weather bureauIndia received 9% more rainfall than the long-period average for June, as the monsoon covered the entire country ahead of its normal schedule, weather department data showed on Monday.The monsoon is the lifeblood of India's nearly $4 trillion economy, delivering almost 70% of the rainfall needed to water farms and replenishing aquifers and reservoirs.Nearly half of India's farmland is not irrigated and depends on the annual June-September rains for crop growth.The central, north-western parts of the country received above average rainfall in June, while north-eastern regions saw below average rainfall, data compiled by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed.India's annual monsoon rains covered the entire country on Sunday, nine days earlier than is typical, the weather department said, bringing forward planting of summer-sown crops.read more :- Rupee falls 27 paise to close at 85.75
The Indian rupee on monday lower 27 paise to close at 85.75 per dollar, while it opened at 85.48 in the morning. The BSE Sensex shed 452.44 points or 0.54 per cent to settle at 83,606.46 levels, after trading in the range of 84,099.53 - 83,482.13.read more :- "Indian Cotton Crisis Demands Policy Action"
Plagued By Challenges, Indian Cotton Cries For Policy AttentionPolicymakers and industry representatives must be equally concerned over the lack of growthin the country’s cotton economy. In recent years, our domestic cotton crop has been grappling with several challenges, including land constraints, water shortage and climate change.Acreage for cotton crops has stagnated at around 125-130 lakh hectares, and yields have actually declined from the peak of 500 kilograms per hectare to the present, around 425 kg/ha.Cotton output has turned uncertain in terms of quantity and quality. Production has steadily fallen from 360 lakh bales in 2019-20 to 294 lakh bales in 2024-25. Our raw cotton export has been on a declining trend for the last three years. In 2024-25, India has moved from being a net exporter to a net importer of cotton.At the same time, the demand for the natural fibre has been rising, boosted by the addition of a new processing capacity (spindles).The view that the supply and demand fundamentals of cotton are tightening steadily is unmistakable. Import volumes are gathering pace. This raises a serious question. Can India produce enough cotton in the future to remain self-reliant?The answer is not easy, but surely not out of reach. We must abandon the ‘business-as-usual’ approach and adopt a holistic policy for the cotton sector. The cotton economy is a composite economy. It is labour-intensive and export-intensive.Cotton is not just fibre but much more—including the seed and its by-products like oil and meal. Indeed, cotton represents 5Fs—fibre, food, feed, fuel and fertiliser.Its composite nature warrants an ecosystem approach. It involves designing an optimal pathway that balances the economic interests of all stakeholders and, at the same time, advances sustainability principles and practices.As the planted area is stagnating and possibly nearing a saturation point, the only way to boost cotton production is through vertical growth, that is, by raising yields. To achieve this, intervention at multiple levels is necessary.As someone closely tracking agriculture for decades, this author proposes the following four big-ticket ideas: technological intervention, boosting genetic research, replicating high-yield area experience in other areas, and promoting contract farming by large user units.The emphasis should be on research. It is important to remember, “Yesterday’s research is today’s science, and today’s science is tomorrow’s technology.”Technology: Bt cottonseed is facing a technology fatigue. Pink bollworm has probably acquired resistance, as evidenced by the incidence of pest attacks. We need a conducive policy environment to support tech seeds. Sucking pests are taking a toll. New generation seeds (with stacked genes) are available. Indian seed companies should be encouraged to adopt new tech seeds. Tech seeds by themselves will not raise yields, but they will surely help prevent or reduce yield losses. The crop saved is the crop produced. In cotton promotion, ‘stewardship’ is missing. Industry bodies should work with agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to educate growers about farming practices like high-density planting.Genetic research: Cotton needs to fight climate change. The answer is climate-smart agriculture, including climate-resilient inputs and scientific agronomy. For the purpose, a conducive long-term policy to encourage firms to spend on R&D is the only alternative. Currently, many private seed firms have reduced their research expenditure because of non-supportive policy or an uncertain policy environment. Seed research is a long-term play. Reduction in the R&D spend is not good for the country and must be reversed.Replication: While the all-India cotton yield averages around 450 kg/ha, several districts enjoy yields twice the national average. There is something for stakeholders to learn from the experience of high-yield areas—input management, agronomy and so on. Replicating the experience and practices of high-yield areas in low-yield areas will pay dividends.Contract farming: To reduce dependence on cotton imports and generate a genuine export surplus, large user industries have a moral duty to produce the raw material they need. Contract farming is the way forward. Farmer Producer Organisations, or FPOs, can be good partners for contract farming. It will be a win-win for growers and industrial users. Scientific, well-tested and transparent methodologies to price the output in advance are available.Strengthening the cotton ecosystem demands ‘political will’ and active participation of the user industry in its own self-interest.read more :- Cost Push Drives Illegal HTBt Cotton in Maharashtra
Stark difference in labour costs pushes Maharashtra farmers to grow illegal HTBt cotton varietyOver the past few years, Laxmint Kauthankar has eschewed using genetically modified cotton variety, commonly known as Bt cotton, and started using completely unauthorised herbicide tolerant Bt (HTBT) cotton. This farmer from Adgaon Budruk village in Akola’s Akot taluka knows that such cultivation is illegal, but claims that simple economics forces him to do so.“Weed control alone in Bt cotton would cost me over Rs 20,000 per acre. In case of HTBT, the same expense would be Rs 2,000. So why shouldn’t I adopt it?” Kauthankar says that Bt cotton is hardly sold in his village’s input shop – most farmers have moved to HTBT for the same reasons. Like him, other cotton growers in Maharashtra have adopted the cultivation of unauthorised transgenic cotton, fully aware of the illegality of their act.Central government rules call for fines and jail terms for cultivating unauthorised GM crops. India has so far allowed the commercial release of Bt cotton. Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis – the name of the bacterium whose gene has been inserted into cotton seeds. HtBT is the next generation of GM cotton and allows plants to resist spraying of glyphosate, a herbicide commonly used for weed control. But the sale, production and storage of this variety is illegal in the country.But for farmers like Kauthankar, the ground conditions matter. “Consider this: For one acre of land, I will need about four cycles of weeding during the entire 6-7 month cycle of the cotton crop. For one weeding, I will need about 15 labourers and thus the total labour requirement will be around 60. At a daily wage of Rs 300 per day, the total labour expenditure for weeding comes to Rs 18,000. Even if I arrange the money, where are the labourers?,” said the farmer who cultivates cotton and soybean in over 40 acres of his holding. On the other hand, HTBT cotton requires herbicide spraying, and the total cost of this operation comes to Rs 2,000 per acre in the entire cotton crop cycle.read more :- Rupee open Strength 01 Paise to 85.48 per Dollar
INR higher 01 Paise, Opens at 85.48per USDIndian rupee opened higher by 01 paise at 85.48 per dollar on Monday versus Friday's close of 85.49.read more :- CCI Cotton Sales report Update for Season 2024-25
CCI Cotton Sales Report 2024-25The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has sold approx. 47,44,600 bales of cotton so far in the current season 2024-25. This accounts for 47.44% (approx.) of the total cotton procured this year.The state-wise breakdown of bales sold by CCI mentioned in the above postThis data reflects significant movement in cotton sales, particularly from Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat, which together account for over 85.54% of total sales so far.This data showcases CCI’s active role in stabilizing the cotton market across major producing states.read more :- CCI Weekly Report on Cotton Bales Sales
India bans import of jute, other items via land routes amid strained Bangladesh ties: India on Friday tightened trade restrictions on Bangladesh, announcing a ban on imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics through all land routes, citing strained relations between the two countries.These measures were announced in the context of the controversial statements made by Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, in China.Land route ban on Bangladeshi productsUnder the new directive from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), imports will be allowed only through the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra, PTI reported.The goods under these curbs include jute products, flax tow and waste, jute and other bast fibres, jute, single flax yarn, single yarn of jute, multiple folded, woven fabrics or flex, and unbleached woven fabrics of jute.This effectively closes all land border crossings for these specific goods, a significant disruption for cross-border trade.Such port restrictions will not apply to Bangladeshi goods transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan, it added.Re-exports not allowedThe DGFT further said re-exports of these products from Bangladesh to India through Nepal and Bhutan will not be allowed."Import from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any land port on the India-Bangladesh border. However, it is allowed only through the Nhava Sheva seaport," the DGFT said, adding that "imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India are regulated with immediate effect". On May 17, India imposed port restrictions on the import of certain goods like readymade garments and processed food items, from the neighbouring country.On April 9, India withdrew the transhipment facility it had granted to Bangladesh for exporting various items to the Middle East, Europe and various other countries except Nepal and Bhutan, the news agency reported.Strained cross-border relationsThe new measures were announced after Yunus' comments that irked New Delhi. They also drew sharp reactions from political leaders across party lines in India.India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated after Yunus failed to contain attacks on minorities, especially HindusEconomic impactBangladesh is a big competitor of India in the textile sector. The India-Bangladesh trade stood at $12.9 billion in 2023-24.In 2024-25, India's exports stood at $11.46 billion, while imports were $2 billion.Bangladesh's perceived growing closeness with Pakistan and China and the implications of India's strained ties with its eastern neighbour were also discussed at a parliamentary committee meeting on Friday, according to the news agency.read more :- CCI Weekly Report on Cotton Bales Sales
CCI Weekly Cotton Bale Sales ReportCotton Corporation of India (CCI) conducted online bidding for cotton bales throughout the week, with the summary of daily sales being as follows:23 JUNE 2025 : Daily sales were recorded at 1,00,400 bales (2024-25) and 1,800 bales (2023-24), comprising 21,300 bales (2024-25) in the Mills session and 79,100 bales (2024-25) and 1,800 bales (2023-24) in the Traders session.24 JUNE 2025 : Total 2,24,400 bales recorded, including 2,24,200 bales (2024-25) and 200 bales (2023-24), comprising 98,000 bales (2024-25) and 200 bales (2023-24) in Mills session and 1,26,200 bales (2024-25) in Traders session.25 JUNE 2025 : Highest sales of the week were 4,34,500 bales (2024-25) , including 1,88,000 bales (2024-25) in Mills session and 2,46,500 bales (2024-25) in Traders session.26 JUNE 2025 : Total 4,14,400 bales (2024-25) were recorded, including 1,53,800 bales (2024-25) in Mills session and 2,60,600 bales (2023-24) in Traders session.27 JUNE 2025: Week closed at 3,19,700 bales (2024-25 season), including 77,900 bales sold during Mills session, and 2,41,800 bales sold during Traders session.Weekly Total: During the week, CCI sold 47,44,600 (approx.) cotton bales, successfully using its online bidding platform to streamline transactions and support trading.SiS is committed to updating you in real time on all textile related newsread more :- Tamilnadu Plans Fair Pricing for Cotton Yield
Steps being taken to ensure cotton farmers get appropriate price for their produce, says T.N. government.The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department has called upon cotton farmers to bring their produce to regulated markets. It also appealed to them to dry their produce and categorise them to meet norms on moisture, staple length, and micronaire, among others.An official release from the Secretary of the Agriculture Department said the Tamil Nadu government was taking steps to ensure cotton farmers get an appropriate price for their produce. It has also deputed officials to visit the districts.Cotton was cultivated in about 3.66 lakh acres across Tamil Nadu and the production was about 52,700 MT. As per the third estimates, the cotton production was about 36,000 MT during 2024-25. Of this, the production of cotton from the Cauvery delta districts such as Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur districts, was about 7,700 MT, it said.read more :- Hedging desk started for farmers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra government launches hedging desk for cotton, turmeric and maize to help farmers(PTI) To ensure fair market prices and increased income for farmers, the Maharashtra government has launched a hedging desk in Pune under the first phase of the Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) project.The desk will initially focus on cotton, turmeric and maize crops. Over time, the initiative will be expanded to cover more crops, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.In collaboration with the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and its research wing NCDEX Institute of Commodity Markets and Research (NICR), the initiative aims to protect farmers from losses due to market price fluctuations.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called it a major step for the development of the agriculture sector.Hedging, like a fence protecting the farm, protects farmers from risks caused by price fluctuations in the market. Its main objective is to mitigate risks arising from potential price declines in the future. Farmers can also benefit from options trading, which allows them to lock in favourable prices, the statement said.Based on World Bank recommendations and the project implementation framework, the hedging desk has been set up to provide training and guidance to farmers and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) to participate in the commodity futures market.Agriculture contributes 12 per cent to Maharashtra's gross state domestic product (GSDP), yet crop production is still heavily dependent on nature.Despite successful crops, farmers often lack price control over their produce. To tackle this uncertainty, the government has supported them through policies, modern agricultural practices and crop insurance schemes.Recognising the limited resources and market knowledge of individual farmers, the government has now set up a dedicated, centralised agricultural hedging desk in Pune, it said.The hedging desk will work with FPOs and cluster-based business organisations (CBBOs) to provide technical information on commodity contracts and risk management strategies.This desk will provide real-time market information on trends, supply-demand changes and global prices. It will also promote setting up of storage centres near farms through FPOs.A risk management cell will analyse various types of risks and prepare mitigation strategies. It will publish annual commodity price risk assessment reports for cotton, maize and turmeric, offering current insights, forecasts and policy recommendations. Awareness and training programmes on commodity derivatives will also be organised.Additionally, at least 50 FPOs involved in the production and marketing of cotton, maize and turmeric will be registered and facilitated to trade in the futures market.A formal agreement was signed between NCDEX and Smart Project on April 8, 2025 for setting up this hedging desk. Special focus will be given to FPOs and farmers in cotton, turmeric and maize growing areas, especially in Hingoli, Washim, Sangli, Yavatmal, Akola, Nanded, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Beed.The project is headquartered in Pune and has started operating across the state.Hedging and options trading in select agricultural commodities are expected to bring huge benefits to farmers in Maharashtra. For example, a farmer unsure about future market prices at the time of sowing can lock in the price using options trading. This guarantees a minimum selling price, protecting them from market volatility, the statement said.Ultimately, this helps farmers get a stable income, plan financially better and feel more confident about investing in agriculture.read more :- Karnataka: 40% of kharif sowing has been completed in Yadgir district.
Yadgir Farmers Complete 40% Kharif SowingAfter three weeks of southwest monsoon and good rains before that, farmers who had already prepared the land in the district have started sowing. And, 40% sowing has been recorded till the beginning of this week.According to data provided by the agriculture department, 40.77% sowing has been recorded in Yadgir district. The department has set a target of 4,16,474 hectares for 2025-26 and out of this, 1,69,181 hectares, i.e. 40.77%, has been brought under cultivation so far.Farmers prefer moong, red moong, cotton and paddy for the kharif season, which is widely covered in the area irrigated under the Upper Krishna Project network, especially in Hunsgi and parts of Shahapur and Shorapur taluks.Meanwhile, paddy sowing is to be done in 1,07,856 hectares, while sowing is yet to begin.The taluk-wise sowing target and actual sowing is as follows: Shahapur 75,627 hectares (23,610 hectares), Wadagera 57,284 hectares (20,075 hectares), Shorapur 94,952 hectares (28,569 hectares), Hunsagi 66,134 hectares (19,682 hectares), Yadgir 69,505 hectares (42,979 hectares) and Gurmitkal 52,968 hectares (34,795 hectares).The highest sowing of 65.54% was recorded in Gurmitkal taluk, while the lowest sowing of 30.03% was recorded in Hunsagi taluk, where the area is largely irrigated and farmers sow paddy."Farmers can sow all crops except green gram by the end of July. We hope to cover more than 90% of the targeted area in the remaining period," said Rathendranath Sugur, joint director of the agriculture department. The district has received sporadic rainfall since sowing began this season. And, the weather has been dry despite cloudy weather across the district. Currently, mainly the green gram crop, considered a short-term cash crop, is about 10-15 days old. So, farmers have started ploughing to remove weeds between the crop rows to help them grow beautifully."The crops will need rain water in the next few days if not immediately as the soil is drying up slowly after ploughing," said Mahadevappa, a farmer ploughing his green gram field. Many farmers have said that the district has received good rainfall even before the onset of monsoon, which is even above the normal figures. "More importantly, if the crops get the required rainfall and fertilisers, they will give a good yield now," said Basavaraj Patil, another farmer.read more :- Maharashtra Cotton Sowing Hits 47% Mark
Maharashtra: So far only 47 percent sowing has been done in the district; this year cotton cultivation has been half .Jalgaon: Despite the month of Ashadh starting, sowing of Kharif is getting delayed in the district. Till 25th June only 47.6 percent sowing has been done. There has been rain at some places in the district. Due to this, the rate of sowing is more or less low everywhere in the taluka. Due to good initial rains this year, the maximum sowing has been done in Bodwad taluka in 90 percent area. Whereas Dharangaon taluka has the lowest sowing of 8 percent and Jalgaon taluka has only 10 percent sowing. Cotton cultivation starts from the first week of June, but this year cotton cultivation has been done in only 49 percent area. Still 51 percent cotton sowing is yet to be done.So far only 47 percent sowing has been done in the district; This year cotton cultivation was only half: 49 percent cotton cultivation, 64 percent maize sowingDespite the beginning of the month of Ashadh, sowing of Kharipa is still delayed in the district. Only 47.6 percent sowing has been completed till June 25. There has been rain at some places in the district. Due to this, the sowing rate is also more or less low everywhere in the taluka. Due to good initial rains this year, the highest sowing has been done in Bodwad taluka in 90 percent area. Whereas the lowest sowing has been done in Dharangaon taluka at only 8 percent and the lowest sowing has been done in Jalgaon taluka at only 10 percent. Cotton cultivation starts from the first week of June, but this year cotton cultivation has been completed in only 49 percent area. Still 51 percent cotton sowing is yet to be done.Kharif cultivation is done in 7 lakh 40 thousand 536 hectares in Jalgaon district. Out of this, the largest area of 5 lakh 46 thousand 933 hectares is of cotton alone. Although this year it rained in May, but the rain was delayed in June, due to which Kharif sowing could be completed in only 3 lakh 48 thousand hectares. Cotton has been cultivated in 2 lakh 68 thousand hectares. It is estimated that this year the area of cotton will decrease and the area of maize and soybean will increase. Despite less rain, the maximum 64 percent of maize sowing has been completed in the district. Maize sowing has been done in 59 thousand hectares.88 mm rainfall in the district Jalgaon district has recorded 88.7 mm rainfall till Wednesday. An average of 107.2 mm rainfall is expected in the district till June 26. In fact, 82.7 mm rainfall has been recorded. The highest rainfall of more than 100 mm was recorded in Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Erandol, Parola and Pachora talukas. The lowest rainfall was recorded in Raver, Muktainagar and Amalner talukas.read more :- Indian cotton acreage likely to increase despite setbacks in some pockets
"Cotton Cultivation Expands in India Despite Setbacks"The country’s area under cotton has witnessed an uptick despite setbacks in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh where a dry spell threatens to hit the first sowing. The cotton acreage is expected to increase by 7 per cent over 113.60. lakh hectares (lh) last year. As of June 20, the area under cotton was 31.25 lh.Though the area is trailing in States such as Telangana, the trade expects the acreage to improve in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following an increase in minimum support price (MSP) for the fibre crop. In Karnataka, the area was up by about 40 per cent till June 20 at 3.35 lh compared with 2.40 lh a year ago. The area in Gujarat, however, could decline by 5 per cent as farmers in Saurashtra are shifting from cotton to groundnut.A long dry spell after early rains in the last week of May has dampened the hopes of cotton farmers in Telangana. Two-thirds of 33 districts in the State reported deficit rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department, the State has received 23 per cent deficient rain during the current monsoon. With the prospects of losing the first sowing looming large, the State government is taking measures to make seeds available.Lukewarm enthusiasm“There is likely to be an increase of 8-10 per cent in the coverage of cotton in the country this season,” said Ramanuj Das Boob, Vice-President of the All-India Cotton Brokers Association and a sourcing agent in Raichur. In Karnataka, the acreage will be more by around 10 per cent, while Telangana and Andhra may also see an improvement, he said.Also, in northern States such as Rajasthan and Punjab, the acreage is seen improving, he said.Bhagirath Chaudhary, Director of Jodhpur-based South Asia Biotechnology Centre, said across North India, the 2025 cotton season has been marked by lukewarm enthusiasm driven by persistent concerns over profitability, recurring pink bollworm infestations and increasing disease concerns.Despite the Punjab government’s subsidy on Bt cotton hybrid seeds, farmer response this season has remained largely indifferent. The support, though well-intentioned, has failed to translate into any significant expansion of the cotton-growing area on the ground, Chaudhary said.Major setback“A major setback has been the unavailability of canal water during the crucial May sowing window, which has further discouraged farmers from planting cotton. This critical lapse has turned the tide in favour of paddy, a crop perceived by farmers as more stable, remunerative, and less risky,” Chaudhary said“To arrest the continuing decline, North Indian states must collaborate with the Central government on a comprehensive revival strategy to implement TMC 2.0 by incentivising drip irrigation system ensuring timely sowing of cotton and fast tracking approval and adoption of pink bollworm-resistant Bt cotton varieties with herbicide-tolerant traits,” he said.According to Anand Popat, Rajkot-based cotton, yarn and cotton waste trader, it will take another fortnight for the actual picture on cotton sowing to emerge across the country. However, the area in Gujarat could decline by 5 per cent as farmers in Saurashtra are shifting from cotton to groundnut. On the other hand, soyabean farmers are switching over to cotton. “In Maharashtra, the acreage could be plus or minus 2 per cent compared with last year. In the North, there could be a 10 per cent increase, and in the South, the area could rise by 15-25 per cent,” said Popat.Telangana farmers in distress.The early monsoon brought cheers to farmers in Telangana last month and they went for early sowings of cotton and paddy. Their hopes, however, are short-lived as the south-west monsoon played spoilsport. A long dry spell after the initial showers in the last week of May is causing concern among cotton farmers.“We are on the verge of losing the investments that we made in sowings. After initial rains in the last week, there have been no rains. If it doesn’t rain in the next few days, we may have to go for second sowing,” Ram Reddy (name changed), a cotton farmer in Narayanpet, told.read more :- INR rises 01 Paise, Closes at 85.49 per Dollar
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