4.02 lakh hectares kharif sowing target set in Yadgir
The Agriculture Department has set a kharif sowing target of 4.02 lakh hectares in Yadgir for the 2026-27 season. This represents a decrease from last year's target of 4.16 lakh hectares, with a shortfall of 14,000 hectares expected. Farmers are awaiting favorable weather conditions to begin their agricultural activities, as pre-monsoon showers have been limited in the district.
- ▪The kharif sowing target for Yadgir is set at 4.02 lakh hectares for the 2026-27 season.
- ▪The target is a decrease from last year's 4.16 lakh hectares, indicating a shortfall of 14,000 hectares.
- ▪The Agriculture Department has 3,895 quintals of various seeds in stock and requires 1.52 lakh tonnes of fertilizers for the season.
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The Agriculture Department has set a target of 4.02 lakh hectares for kharif sowing in Yadgir.The monsoon is expected to arrive during the first week of June and the department has announced the sowing target for the 2026-27 kharif season.It was 4.16 lakh hectares last year and compared to it, there will be a shortfall of 14,000 hectares coverage this year.Pre-monsoon showers, which are normally favorable for farmers to start farming activities, were recorded in only a few parts of the district.And, the farming community is waiting for a good spell of showers to carry out intensive agricultural activities, including preparation of land for kharif sowing.Out of the targeted area of 4,02,045 hectares, 2,02,453 hectares is for cotton, followed by 97,468 hectares for paddy, 85,000 hectares…
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