Cotton acreage will increase in Kharif season: Agriculture department in Dhar has set a target of 5 lakh 14 thousand hectares
2025-05-05 12:24:18
Dhar Sets 5.14 Lakh Hectare Cotton Target for Kharif Season
Dhar :The Agriculture Department in Dhar has started preparations for the upcoming Kharif season. The department has set a target of 5 lakh 14 thousand hectares for cotton sowing this year. After the last phase of government wheat procurement, farmers will start preparing for sowing of Kharif crops from May 5.
According to the Agriculture Department, there is a possibility of increase in cotton acreage this time. The department will provide seeds and necessary agricultural material to the farmers on time, so that sowing can be completed on time.
The target is to sow various Kharif crops in about 5 lakh 14 thousand 675 hectares of area in the district. For the last two-three years, due to low yield and limited price of soybean, farmers have become disillusioned with this crop. However, due to lack of options, soybean will still remain the main crop.
The trend of farmers of the area is moving away from soybean towards cotton and maize. It is estimated that this year the cotton acreage may increase up to five thousand hectares. Seeds are available in sufficient quantity in the market, but the price of cotton seeds has increased compared to last year, which is a matter of concern for the farmers. Target for Kharif crops (in hectares) will be Soybean: 3,05,000, Cotton: 1,10,000.
