Farmers Shift to Cotton as Sowing Gains Momentum in Beawar
By jayesh chouhan 2026-06-17 13:38:43
Farmers Shift Towards Cotton as a Cash Crop; Sowing Picks Up Pace in the District
Farmers in Beawar district are increasingly turning towards cotton cultivation this year. Anticipating the monsoon and favorable weather conditions, they have commenced sowing operations. The Agriculture Department has set a target to sow cotton across 3,000 hectares in the district during the current Kharif season. Departmental data indicates that sowing has already been completed on approximately 1,950 hectares, showing rapid progress toward the target.
The area under cotton cultivation is steadily expanding across various parts of the district. Farmers in the rural areas surrounding Jaitaran, Bijaynagar, and Beawar are adopting cotton farming in large numbers. The scope of cotton sowing has also widened in the Babra, Sarmaliya, Sargaon, and Pisangan route areas. Agricultural experts believe that as the monsoon becomes active in the coming days, the sowing area will expand further, enabling the department to easily meet its set target.
According to agricultural experts, cotton is a major cash crop for farmers. It offers the potential for better economic returns compared to other crops. Once the crop is ready, farmers often secure relatively good market prices, and the payment process is generally smooth. This is why farmers have increasingly gravitated towards cotton production over the past few years.
The climate of Beawar and the surrounding semi-arid regions is considered favorable for cotton production. Cotton sowing begins earlier than that of many other Kharif crops. Moreover, cotton is not limited to fiber production alone; its seeds are used to produce oil and oil cake. Cotton oil cake is in high demand within the animal husbandry sector, providing farmers with opportunities for additional income.
Data from the Beawar Agricultural Produce Market also reflects the growing popularity of cotton in the region. Cotton arrivals at the market were recorded at 9,582 quintals in 2025, rising to 28,317 quintals in 2026. This increase reflects growing interest among farmers and an expansion in production capacity.
According to Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Director of the Agriculture Department in Beawar, a target has been set to sow cotton across 3,000 hectares in the district; given current progress, this target is expected to be met soon. If weather conditions remain favorable and adequate rainfall occurs on time, cotton production in the district is also likely to be strong this season.
