Farmers in the Indore Division Will Plant Kharif Crops on Almost 21 Lakh Hectares
Indore: Farmers in the Indore division are expected to sow kharif crops across nearly 21 lakh hectares, with soybeans, cotton, and maize likely to dominate the planted area, according to the farm department.
The area under maize cultivation is anticipated to increase compared to last year, driven by higher maize prices in the previous season, which have attracted farmers in various regions. Maize is expected to be cultivated on 3.4 lakh hectares in the Indore division this season, as per the department's projections.
The farm department has set a target of 5.6 lakh hectares for cotton in the division, marking an increase of close to 3% from the previous year.
With recent showers and adequate soil moisture, farmers in many parts of Indore, Dhar, Khandwa, Alirajpur, and Jhabua, among other places, have completed more than 50% of kharif crop sowing.
Sowing of kharif crops is progressing well, and current weather conditions are favorable for crop growth. The area under maize is higher than last season, and cotton acreage has also increased,said an official from the farm department who wished to remain anonymous.
According to a field survey compilation report from the farm department issued on June 21, farmers are likely to sow soybeans on 9.3 lakh hectares and cotton on 5.7 lakh hectares. Soybeans, cotton, maize, and pulses are the main kharif crops in the Indore division.
Ramswarup Patel, a farmer from Sanwer, said, We have sown soybeans on 20 bighas, the same as last year, because we do not have many options to switch. This region is well suited for soybeans and gives a good yield. Climatic conditions look good and suitable for crop growth.
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