Kharif 2025: Cotton and Soybean Productivity Drops in Jalna; Maize Shows Stronger Performance
Agricultural statistics for the Kharif 2025 season in Jalna district reveal a decline in the productivity of key crops—cotton and soybean. According to the Department of Agriculture, the area under cotton cultivation has shrunk to 278,924 hectares. Concurrently, its productivity was recorded at 278.212 kilograms per hectare—a figure considered a significant decrease compared to the previous year.
The situation regarding soybeans was somewhat different. While the area under its cultivation expanded to reach 212,404 hectares, productivity stood at a mere 1,274.993 kilograms per hectare. This clearly indicates that, despite the increase in acreage, production capacity failed to reach expected levels.
In contrast, maize delivered a stronger performance this season. The area under its cultivation rose to 57,345 hectares, and productivity was recorded at 2,993.573 kilograms per hectare—a figure exceeding the district's average level.
Arhar (Pigeon Pea) was cultivated across an area of 50,849 hectares, yielding a productivity of 1,130.625 kilograms per hectare. This marks an improvement compared to the previous year. In 2024, the average acreage for Arhar was 53,346.18 hectares; however, actual sowing took place across 49,990 hectares, with productivity recorded at 1,021.333 kilograms per hectare.
Crops such as Moong, Urad, and Bajra yielded mixed results. The area under Bajra cultivation continues to shrink steadily; while 6,743 hectares were sown in 2024, this figure dropped to just 3,263 hectares in the subsequent season. The acreage for Urad is also on a downward trend, although its productivity has been recorded at levels above the average.
Agricultural experts believe that erratic rainfall, changing weather patterns, rising production costs, and the potential impact of El Niño have affected the performance of Kharif crops. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon is currently stalled over Sri Lanka, which has heightened the concerns of farmers.
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