By the first fortnight of July last year, around 75 percent of the targeted Kharif sowing had been completed. However, during the first fortnight of July this year, the sowing coverage has reached only 65 percent, indicating a significant slowdown in farming activities due to inadequate monsoon support.
The sowing of cereals, pulses, and oilseed crops has remained lower than last year’s level. Cereal crop sowing has reached 73 percent of the targeted area, while pulse crop sowing has achieved 80 percent of the target. Oilseed crop sowing has covered 68 percent of the targeted area.
Among major crops, pearl millet sowing has reached 70 percent of the target, while sorghum sowing has reached 76 percent. Green gram sowing stands at 67 percent, moth bean sowing at 46 percent, black gram sowing at 67 percent, and cowpea sowing at 82 percent of the targeted area.
The total Kharif sowing target for the state has been fixed at one crore 65 lakh 40 thousand hectares. However, the slower pace of sowing reflects the impact of delayed monsoon conditions on agricultural activities, with farmers facing uncertainty during the early cultivation period.
The decline in sowing progress compared to last year highlights the dependence of Rajasthan’s agricultural sector on timely rainfall. The coming weeks of monsoon activity will remain crucial in determining the final sowing coverage and crop outlook for the season.
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