Drop in Kharif Urad Sowing, Heavy Rainfall Causes Crop Damage
05-Aug-2025 11:16 AM
Drop in Kharif Urad Sowing, Heavy Rainfall Causes Crop Damage
★ There has been a decline in urad (black matpe) sowing in the ongoing kharif season.
★ According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of August 4, urad has been sown over 1.86 million hectares, compared to 1.91 million hectares during the same period last year. The drop is attributed to farmers preferring alternative crops like maize and cotton.
★ Urad acreage has declined by 22% in Gujarat, 10% in Maharashtra, and 11% in Telangana. In contrast, Rajasthan has reported a 6% rise and Andhra Pradesh an 11% increase.
★ Heavy rainfall in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan has disrupted sowing operations and damaged crops that were already sown.
★ The Indian government removed the import duty on urad in May 2021. In 2024–25, India imported 820,000 tonnes of urad, marking a 31% increase from the previous year.
★ While domestic production faces challenges, urad output in other countries is reportedly increasing. As a result, imports are rising to meet domestic demand.
★ Sowing is now in its final stages, and significant changes in acreage are unlikely.
★ Heavy rains in regions like Bhopal and Bundelkhand have caused considerable crop damage, which will likely impact yield.
★ Overall, production is expected to be lower in the current kharif season. Exporters may raise prices in anticipation of reduced supply.
★ Urad prices are likely to rise in the near future.
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