Decline in cotton production in Khandesh
Jalgaon : Cotton production is low in Khandesh this year. Due to shortage of cotton, the production of cotton bales is slow, and it appears that the processing industry in Khandesh will produce about 18 lakh cotton bales (one bale is equal to 170 kg of cotton) this season (by the end of September 2025).
Every year 22 to 23 lakh cotton bales are produced in Khandesh during the cotton season. But production has been continuously decreasing in the last few years. In Jalgaon district, cotton productivity is decreasing due to low cotton cultivation and diseases in 2024. It is also certain that cotton production will also be low.
Because the cotton season of 2024-25 will end in September 2025. Currently cotton is not arriving. There is the biggest slowdown in the cotton processing industry. Some factories are closed. The cotton processing industry in Khandesh is running fast in the post-Diwali period. But this year the process was slow due to low supply of cotton.
Last year, there were continuous rains in October and before that, which affected the cotton crop. This led to a decrease in cotton production. In 2024, cotton sowing also decreased in Jalgaon in about 66 thousand hectares. The total cotton cultivation in Jalgaon was 5 lakh 11 thousand hectares. The target of cotton production could not be achieved due to less cotton being received by the producers and other institutions.
There is no arrival of cotton at present. In November and December, an average of 18 thousand quintals of cotton used to arrive per day. This was till mid-June. Now, since there is no cotton in every village, there is not much purchase from the villages. Farmers do not have cotton stock. Therefore, cotton production will not reach 18 lakh bales this year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. Why did cotton production decrease in Khandesh this year?
Cultivation and production decreased due to the impact of rain and disease.
2. How many bales of cotton will be produced?
It is estimated that 18 lakh bales will be produced, but that too may remain incomplete.
3. How are cotton processing industries being affected?
Factories are running slow or closed due to insufficient cotton supply.
4. Why are farmers running out of cotton stock?
Farmers are running out of stock due to low production.
5. When did this problem start being felt?
This problem became serious in 2024, when sowing decreased and this problem arose due to winter rains.
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