August rain to boost cotton yield in Haryana

New Delhi, Wednesday, September 5, The rains witnessed during the month of August would prove beneficial for cotton crops. The Rains would help increase the average yield for cotton. There have been a 10 percent decline in cotton acreage in north Indian states of Punjab, Haryana and parts of Rajasthan and improving yield is a positive sign for the farmers as well as the cotton mills.

It is anticipated that with good August rain the average yield of cotton this year would rise by 10 percent. Punjab has recorded 105.1 mm of rain while Haryana received 151.6 mm of rain during August. The deficiency in rain during July led to serious concern about quality and quantity of cotton but now the fear is reduced.

The area under cotton cultivation has reduced to 1.53 million hectares as against 1.69 million hectares last year. This would also impact the crop size of the crop, which is estimated to be 55-57 lakh bales down from 64 lakh bales last year.

The area under cotton this year has declined to 1.53 million hectares as against 1.69 million hectares last year. The less acreage would also impact the crop size of the crop, which is estimated to be 55-57 lakh bales down from 64 lakh bales in the last crop year.