Andhra Pradesh Cotton Sowing Rises 13%; Kurnool Tops as Planting Outpaces Normal
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-31 12:18:05
Cotton Sowing in Andhra Pradesh Up by 13%; Progress Faster Than Normal; Kurnool Leads the Way
Cotton sowing in Andhra Pradesh during the Kharif 2026 season has recorded a significant increase compared to the previous year. According to the latest data from the State Agriculture Department, cotton has been sown across 3,36,354 hectares in the state as of July 29, 2026, whereas the figure stood at 2,97,848 hectares during the same period last year. Thus, an additional 38,506 hectares (approximately 13%) have been brought under cotton cultivation this year.
So far, 65% of the normal seasonal area has been sown, compared to 56% last year. Meanwhile, sowing progress relative to the normal schedule stands at 125%, a marked improvement over the 101% recorded last year. This clearly indicates that sowing has proceeded at a faster-than-normal pace in most regions this year.
In terms of district-wise data, Kurnool led the state with 2,19,767 hectares of cotton sowing. It was followed by Palnadu (34,489 hectares), NTR (21,671 hectares), Ananthapuramu (20,915 hectares), and YSR Kadapa (6,105 hectares). Conversely, sowing lagged behind the normal pace in districts such as Prakasam, Bapatla, Kakinada, Guntur, and Sri Sathya Sai.
Agricultural experts believe that this increase in sowing area could lay the foundation for better cotton production in the upcoming season. However, final output will depend on weather conditions during August and September, rainfall distribution, and the overall health of the crop.
Potential Market Impact: The increase in sowing is a positive sign for farmers. If weather conditions remain favorable, cotton availability in the coming season is likely to improve. This raises the prospect of better supplies of the new crop for ginners, traders, and spinning mills. For now, market attention will remain focused on weather patterns and crop development.
