Update on Kharif Crop Area Coverage as of June 13, 2025
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has announced the latest figures regarding kharif crop coverage as of June 13, 2024. The report highlights the area sown for various crops, comparing the current year’s data with previous years. Notably, rice and pulses have shown significant changes in their sown areas, reflecting the ongoing agricultural trends in the country.
Current Area Coverage for Kharif Crops
As of June 13, 2024, the total area covered under kharif crops stands at 1,096.64 lakh hectares. This figure represents a slight increase of 1.48 lakh hectares compared to the previous year. The report details the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton. Each crop category has been assessed for its normal area based on the average from 2019-20 to 2023-24, providing a comprehensive overview of agricultural trends.
Detailed Crop Analysis
Among the crops, rice remains a staple, with a normal area of 403.09 lakh hectares. As of this report, 4.53 lakh hectares have been sown in 2024, marking an increase of 0.53 lakh hectares from the previous year. Pulses, which include various types such as arhar and urd bean, have also seen a rise in sown area, with a total of 3.07 lakh hectares planted this year compared to 2.60 lakh hectares last year. This increase of 0.47 lakh hectares indicates a growing emphasis on pulse cultivation.
Trends in Coarse Cereals and Oilseeds
The area sown for coarse cereals, categorized under Shri Anna, has reached 5.89 lakh hectares in 2024, slightly down from 5.90 lakh hectares in 2023. Jowar and bajra, two significant coarse cereals, have shown varied trends, with jowar sown over 1.01 lakh hectares this year, an increase from 0.75 lakh hectares last year. Oilseeds have also experienced growth, with a total area of 2.05 lakh hectares sown in 2024, up from 1.50 lakh hectares in the previous year, reflecting a positive shift in oilseed production.
Overall Agricultural Outlook
The report indicates a mixed but generally positive outlook for kharif crops in 2024. While some crops like rice and pulses have shown increases in sown areas, others like coarse cereals have experienced slight declines. The overall increase in total area coverage suggests that farmers are adapting to changing agricultural conditions and market demands. The data serves as a crucial indicator for policymakers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector, guiding future decisions and strategies for crop production.
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