Karnataka: The Real Picture of Rainfall, Crop Conditions, and Sowing Status
16-Jul-2025 08:19 AM
Karnataka: The Real Picture of Rainfall, Crop Conditions, and Sowing Status
★ As of July 11, tur (pigeon pea) sowing in Karnataka has reached 11.35 lakh hectares, compared to 13.35 lakh hectares last year. Moong has been sown in 4.08 lakh hectares (last year: 3.99 lakh hectares), and urad in 0.91 lakh hectares (last year: 0.88 lakh hectares). There is a significant decline in the acreage of soybean and groundnut, while maize sowing has seen notable growth.
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District-wise crop situation:
Gulbarga
★ Rainfall has been below normal. Tur sowing is down by 15–20% compared to last year. Urad acreage is similar to last year, while moong sowing is 5–10% higher. Cotton acreage has increased significantly. All crops currently require urgent rainfall.
Raichur
★ Rainfall remains weak, and farmers are waiting for good showers. Due to low prices, interest in tur has declined. Tur sowing is 20–25% lower than last year, but cotton sowing has shown a sharp rise.
Bidar
★ There has been no rainfall for the past 15–20 days. Tur sowing is 10–15% lower than last year, while moong and urad sowing has increased by 15–20%. Currently, crop conditions are satisfactory. Cotton acreage has also expanded. However, moong and urad crops urgently need rain—lack of rainfall this week could affect them adversely.
Talikot
★ Rainfall has been poor, with no rains in the past 15–20 days. Farmers are waiting for showers. Tur sowing is 10–15% below last year. Cotton acreage has shown good growth.
Yadgir
★ Rainfall is normal. Moong sowing is on par with last year, and the crop condition is currently very good.
Gadag
★ Moong sowing is 10% higher than last year, but low rainfall has led to a moisture deficit. If rains do not arrive soon, productivity across all kharif crops may be negatively impacted.
★ Several parts of Karnataka are witnessing rainfall deficits, which could affect crop productivity. Due to falling market prices, farmers are shifting from tur to alternative crops. The sowing season is now in its final phase, but timely rainfall is critical to sustain crop health and output.