Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Rajasthan's Kharif Crop Production Faces Potential Drops
Rajasthan experienced heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.
The state's farmers sowed crops like millet and green gram.
Even though the total area used for growing crops is about the same as last year, the amount of rain may lead to less food being produced.
Some crops like bajra and guar acreage decreased while moong acreage increased.
Farmers are hoping for a good Rabi season to make up for potential losses from the Kharif crops.
The cost of animal feed has already increased due to the changing weather conditions.
Rajasthan received significant rainfall during the monsoon season, exceeding the average.
Overall acreage for kharif crops in Rajasthan matches last year's figures.
Excessive rainfall may lead to lower production of various crops.
Feed prices have already increased due to potential crop losses.
Rabi season sowing may be delayed due to the impact of the rainfall.
- Who
- Farmers, Government officials, Kisan Mahapanchayat
- What
- Heavy rainfall may cause lower production of kharif crops in Rajasthan, impacting feed prices.
- When
- Kharif season (June-September), data as of September 12, 2025.
- Where
- Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Excessive rainfall and uneven distribution during monsoon season damaged crops and reduced yields.
- Overall Acreage (Kharif)
- 157.77 lh (matching last year's)
- Normal Acreage (5-year average)
- 164.53 lh
- Rajasthan Rainfall Surplus
- 70% surplus (June 1-Sept 12)
- Bajra (Millet) Acreage
- Flat at 43.15 lh
- Guar Acreage
- Down 10% to 24.51 lh
- Moong (Green Gram) Acreage
- Up 2% to 23.58 lh