Cotton Sowing Gains Momentum in Khargone; 1.05 Lakh Hectares Sown So Far
Cotton sowing is progressing rapidly in the Khargone district, driven by pre-monsoon activities and favorable weather conditions. To date, cotton has been sown across an area of 1.05 lakh hectares in the district, representing approximately 51 percent of the set target. The highest sowing activity has been recorded in the Kasrawad, Maheshwar, and Barwah regions situated along the Narmada belt.
Farmers' inclination toward this crop has increased following the robust government procurement of cotton last year. Consequently, the area under cotton cultivation is estimated to expand by approximately 300 hectares this season. Meanwhile, following the pre-monsoon showers, temperatures have remained between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius—a range considered ideal for cotton sowing. The Agriculture Department anticipates that the scope of sowing will expand further in the coming days.
For Khargone—the leading cotton-producing district in Madhya Pradesh—a target of sowing cotton across 2.09 lakh hectares has been set for the current year. Last year, cotton was cultivated across an area of approximately 2.095 lakh hectares in the district.
According to Prakash Thakur, Assistant Director of Agriculture, current conditions are favorable for cotton sowing due to the subsiding impact of heatwaves and the availability of adequate soil moisture in areas equipped with irrigation facilities. He further stated that the department is providing continuous guidance to farmers to ensure the achievement of the set target of 2.09 lakh hectares this year.
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