Wheat Crop Situation

20-Mar-2026 12:20 PM

Wheat Crop Situation
Bundi:
★ In Bundi, the wheat crop condition remains good so far, but recent rainfall has caused damage in some areas. In particular, there is a risk of quality deterioration in harvested wheat lying in the fields.
★ Wheat sowing is reported to be 10–15% higher than last year. Around 5–10% of the crop has been harvested so far.
★ Government procurement of wheat has already started in Bundi mandi, and official weighing centers have been activated.
★ In the coming days, arrivals are expected to increase, and weighing activities will pick up pace. Mandi operations are likely to intensify depending on weather conditions.
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Tilhar:
★ In Tilhar, the wheat crop condition is currently good, but light damage has been reported in some areas due to recent rainfall. Farmers say that if rainfall intensity increases, crop quality may be affected. Continuous moisture and water exposure may cause grain discoloration, leading to higher arrivals of such wheat in mandis. Wheat sowing this year is estimated to be 10–15% higher than last year, indicating better production prospects.
★ Continuous unfavorable weather is affecting harvesting activities. Due to field moisture and light rains, farmers are currently unable to begin harvesting.
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Kaushambi:
★ In Kaushambi, the wheat crop condition is good and satisfactory. Crop development is normal, and the overall sentiment among farmers is positive. Wheat sowing is 10–15% higher compared to last year, indicating better production expectations.
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Bahraich:
★ In Bahraich, the wheat crop condition remains good. Sowing is approximately 15% higher than last year, supporting strong production expectations. However, heavy rainfall last night has increased the risk of potential damage. The absence of strong winds has reduced the risk of lodging. Farmers are inspecting their fields, and the actual impact will become clearer in the coming days. If water does not stagnate for long, losses may remain limited.
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Kota:
★ In Kota, the wheat crop condition is currently good. Sowing is around 15% higher than last year, indicating positive production signals. However, the weather remains unfavorable, with continued chances of rainfall.