Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Adilabad Cotton Yield Expected to Match Last Year
Farmers in Adilabad have had less rain than usual this season.
Even so, officials say cotton plants are growing well, especially in black soil.
They expect the cotton harvest to be about the same as last year if there are no more long dry spells.
Soybean harvesting has started, and the average yield so far is eight quintals per acre.
Farmers are hoping cotton will receive a minimum support price of Rs 8,667 per quintal.
New slot-booking rules will let farmers book a period of up to 14 days to bring cotton to market yards.
Officials will also monitor cotton coming from nearby parts of Maharashtra.
Agriculture officials expect Adilabad cotton yields to remain near last year’s level if there are no further dry spells.
Cotton was cultivated on 4,37,698 acres in the district during the 2026-27 Kharif season.
Officials forecast 52.07 lakh quintals of cotton arrivals and an average yield of 11.90 quintals per acre.
Soybean harvesting has begun, with farmers reporting an average yield of eight quintals per acre.
Adilabad recorded a 33 per cent rainfall deficit from June 1 to October 7, while officials said crops had not suffered significant damage so far.
- Who
- Adilabad farmers and district agriculture officials.
- What
- Officials expect cotton yields to remain around last year’s level, with soybean harvesting already underway.
- When
- The 2026-27 Kharif season; rainfall figures cover June 1 to October 7.
- Where
- Adilabad district, Telangana.
- Why
- Crops have so far shown good growth despite a prolonged dry spell, although officials say further dry spells could affect yields.
- Cotton cultivated area
- 4,37,698 acres in Adilabad during 2026-27
- Expected cotton arrivals
- 52.07 lakh quintals
- Expected average cotton yield
- 11.90 quintals per acre
- Cotton MSP farmers expect
- Rs 8,667 per quintal for 2026-27, compared with Rs 8,110 in 2025-26
- Soybean area
- 56,000 acres
- Reported soybean yield
- Eight quintals per acre on average
- Adilabad rainfall
- 679.7 mm against a normal 1,020.9 mm; a 33 per cent cumulative deficit from June 1 to October 7
- Cotton slot booking
- The booking period is to be extended from seven days to 14 days