Cotton Trading to Begin at Adilabad Market Yard from October 22; 11 Procurement Centers Ready
Adilabad: Cotton trading is set to commence at the Adilabad Market Yard in Telangana on October 22. The district administration and the Market Committee have initiated preparations for this. The Agriculture Department expects that by then, the harvesting of the Kharif-season cotton crop will have begun across more areas of the district.
Cotton harvesting has already commenced in parts of the Bela, Jainad, and Adilabad Rural mandals of Adilabad district. In areas with black soil, the cotton crop is in relatively good condition, with bolls having developed on the plants. Conversely, the condition of the crop in red-soil areas is different. According to available information, the central government has set the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for high-quality cotton at ₹8,667 per quintal.
*Projected Cotton Production Exceeds 52 Lakh Quintals*
The District Agriculture Department has estimated a cotton production of approximately 52.07 lakh quintals in Adilabad district for the 2026-27 Kharif season. This year, cotton has been cultivated across 437,698 acres in the district. The department anticipates an average yield of 11.90 quintals per acre. However, given the current ground conditions, the actual production may fall short of these projections.
In several areas, cotton plants have begun to wither due to a prolonged lack of sufficient rainfall and a deficit in soil moisture. Farmers suggest that one or two spells of good rain at this critical juncture could benefit the crop and potentially improve yields. In regions with black soil, the moisture retained in the ground for an extended period following rainfall has supported the growth of the cotton plants.
*Slot Booking via App Mandatory for Selling Cotton*
Adilabad Market Committee Chairman B. Srikanth Reddy stated that preparations are underway to begin cotton trading from October 22. Farmers must book a slot in advance via the 'Kapas Kisan' app to sell their produce.
The cotton procurement process will commence at 10:00 AM. Representatives from the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and officials from the district administration will be present on the occasion.
11 out of 14 ginning centers ready for cotton procurement
There are 14 cotton ginning factories in Adilabad, 11 of which are prepared to begin purchasing cotton from farmers starting October 22. The remaining three centers must obtain the necessary clearances before they can commence procurement operations.
However, the arrival of cotton at the market yard is expected to be limited in the initial days, as the cotton bolls in many areas still require time to fully mature. The volume of cotton reaching the market is likely to increase once the harvesting process gains momentum.
Meanwhile, due to ongoing road repair work, farmers are advised to use an alternative route to reach the Adilabad market yard via the Rampur bypass.
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