Cotton to dominate Kharif sowing in Wardha district
Nagpur: Cotton will be the leading crop in Wardha district this Kharif season, with over 2.24 lakh hectares planned for its sowing out of the total 4.30 lakh hectares earmarked for cultivation.
According to district agricultural officials, cotton will account for more than half of the total sowing area. It is followed by soybean on 1.38 lakh hectares, tur (pigeon pea) on 60,670 hectares, jowar (sorghum) on 5,000 hectares, and other crops on around 1,684 hectares.
To support this large-scale cultivation, the district will require approximately 11.24 lakh seed packets of cotton (5,343 quintals), making it the single largest demand among all crops.
The demand for Soybean seeds stands at 62,388 quintals, tur at 2,548 quintals, and jowar at 400 quintals.
Guardian minister Pankaj Bhoyar has urged officials to ensure the timely availability of seeds as per the projected demand. "Make sure the district has enough seeds stocked up — especially for cotton and soybean," he emphasised during a recent review meeting.
The overwhelming preference for cotton reflects the crop's commercial value and historical importance in the region. Agriculture experts attribute this trend to favourable climatic conditions, market demand, and the availability of improved seed varieties.
District superintendent agriculture officer Shankar Totawar provided these figures during a detailed presentation of the Kharif season plan, highlighting that seed stock planning and distribution is already under way.
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