Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Nashik Kharif Sowing Progresses Amid Rainfall Concerns
Farmers in Nashik have been busy planting crops like soybean, maize, and millet because of good rains.
They've planted crops on 71.66% of the land they planned to.
This is a big increase from a few weeks ago.
But farmers are worried because if the rain stops, their young plants might not grow well.
Some areas have done really well, like Chandwad where almost all the planting is done.
In Igatpuri, they've planted rice on about 6,500 hectares.
The government says things are going well, but farmers are still concerned about the future.
Kharif sowing in Nashik has reached 71.66%, a 39.19% increase in nine days.
Farmers are concerned about a potential dry spell affecting crop yields.
Chandwad taluka has the highest sowing completion at 99.79%.
Paddy sowing in Igatpuri covers 6,500 hectares, 25-27% of the total cultivable area.
Uneven rainfall distribution has left some areas with inadequate rainfall.
- Who
- Farmers in Nashik district
- What
- Kharif sowing progress and concerns about rainfall
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Nashik district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to recent rainfall and fears of a dry spell
Farmers' Concerns
Government's Perspective
Rainfall Continuity
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers fear a dry spell could jeopardize crops and reduce yields.
Government's Perspective
The Agriculture Department reports a good start to Kharif sowing.
- Current Sowing Percentage
- 71.66%
- Increase in Nine Days
- 39.19%
- Target Sowing Area
- 6,40,550 hectares
- Highest Sowing Taluka
- Chandwad (99.79%)
- Paddy Sowing in Igatpuri
- 6,500 hectares (25-27% of total cultivable area)