Thu May 08 14:13:11 UTC 2025: ## Yadgir District Sets Ambitious Kharif Sowing Targets

**YADGIR, INDIA (May 8, 2025)** – The Yadgir district in Karnataka has announced ambitious targets for its upcoming kharif season (2025-26), aiming to cultivate crops across 416,474 hectares. Paddy is projected to be the leading crop, with a target of 107,856 hectares, followed by cotton at 186,000 hectares and red gram at 98,500 hectares. Other crops include bajra, sunflower, and sugarcane.

This year’s targets reflect a shift in cropping patterns, with cotton surpassing paddy in projected acreage. The increased cotton cultivation is attributed to favorable land conditions in certain areas bordering Kalaburagi district. Paddy cultivation, while significant, is concentrated in areas with irrigation networks or proximity to water sources, as it’s a water-intensive crop. Farmers are also planning to sow green gram on 15,000 hectares, hoping to avoid the losses experienced last year due to insufficient rainfall.

The district has set individual targets for each of its six taluks, with Gurmitkal, Yadgir, Hunasagi, Shorapur, Wadagera, and Shahapur all contributing significant acreage to the overall kharif targets. The taluk-wise breakdown reveals varying proportions of paddy, cotton, and red gram cultivation depending on local conditions and suitability of land. The success of the kharif season will depend heavily on timely and sufficient rainfall.

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