{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Nagaur Kharif 2026: Agriculture Department Outlines Mega Cultivation Blueprint Over 8 Lakh Hectares, Moong Set to Lead Sowing Drive",
  "summary": "The agriculture department has established a target of 8.32 lakh hectares for Kharif 2026 crop sowing in Nagaur district, with Moong emerging as the primary focus crop.",
  "content": "Strategic Sowing Blueprint Outlined for Nagaur\nThe agriculture department has finalized an extensive blueprint for the upcoming Kharif 2026 season in Rajasthan's Nagaur district. With hopes pinned on a timely monsoon, local farmers are eagerly preparing their fields. Since agriculture in this region heavily relies on rainfall, the seasonal output is entirely dependent on how the monsoon behaves. To capitalize on optimal weather conditions, the agriculture department has established a massive sowing target of 8 lakh 32 thousand hectares across the district. According to information obtained by TrendKia, traditional crops such as Moong, Bajra, and Gwar will be the primary drivers of this season's agricultural output.\n\nThe Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Office has issued formal guidelines outlining different cultivation targets for key sub-districts. High-level officers have directed on-ground staff to prepare sector-wise strategies and submit weekly progress reports. Agricultural experts believe that adequate and timely rainfall will significantly boost the production of pulses and coarse grains, ultimately enhancing farmers' profitability.\n\nMoong Emerges as the Dominant Kharif Crop\nThe agricultural department's data reveals a strong focus on pulse production, allocating 4 lakh 44 thousand hectares for these crops. Out of this, a staggering 4 lakh 10 thousand hectares are reserved exclusively for Moong, making it the most dominant crop of the Kharif 2026 season in the district. Additionally, Moth will be cultivated on 32 thousand hectares, while Chola sowing is proposed for approximately 2 thousand hectares.\n\nOn the other hand, the department has designated 1 lakh 87 thousand hectares for cereal crops. Within this category, Bajra takes the lead with an estimated cultivation area of 1 lakh 55 thousand hectares, followed closely by Jowar, which is slated for sowing across roughly 32 thousand hectares.\n\nCultivation Targets for Merta City and Degana\nThe department has laid out distinct sowing targets for the Merta City and Degana sub-districts to ensure streamlined implementation of the Kharif master plan.\n\nIn the Merta City sub-district, the total cultivation area is projected at 4 lakh 26 thousand hectares. The crop-wise distribution is as follows:\n\n• Moong: 2 lakh 10 thousand hectares\n• Bajra: 75 thousand hectares\n• Gwar: 50 thousand hectares\n• Cotton: 47 thousand hectares\n• Groundnut: 16 thousand hectares\n• Moth: 15 thousand hectares\n• Jowar: 10 thousand hectares\n• Sesame: 1,200 hectares\n• Other miscellaneous crops: 1,700 hectares\n\nFor the Degana sub-district, the department has locked in a target of 4 lakh 5 thousand 100 hectares, broken down as follows:\n\n• Moong: 2 lakh hectares\n• Bajra: 80 thousand hectares\n• Gwar: 60 thousand hectares\n• Jowar: 22 thousand hectares\n• Moth: 17 thousand hectares\n• Cotton: 15 thousand hectares\n• Groundnut: 7 thousand hectares\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: A bumper harvest of Moong and Bajra in major agricultural hubs like Nagaur will improve supply in national grain and pulse markets, helping stabilize consumer prices.\n• In Nagaur and Rajasthan: This systematic planning by the agriculture department ensures that local farmers will receive timely access to seeds, fertilizers, and advisory services, boosting their seasonal income.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What is the total sowing target set for the Kharif 2026 season in Nagaur district?\nThe agriculture department has set a total sowing target of 8 lakh 32 thousand hectares for the Kharif 2026 season in Nagaur district.\n\n2. Which will be the largest Kharif crop in Nagaur district this season?\nMoong will be the largest Kharif crop in Nagaur district this season, with sowing proposed on 4 lakh 10 thousand hectares.\n\n3. What is the total cultivation target set for the Merta City sub-district?\nA total target of 4 lakh 26 thousand hectares has been set for Kharif crop sowing in the Merta City sub-district.\n\n4. What are the Bajra and Gwar sowing targets for the Degana sub-district?\nIn Degana, the target is to cultivate Bajra on 80 thousand hectares and Gwar on 60 thousand hectares.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/nagaura-kharipha-sijana-2026-krishi-vibhaga-ne-taiyara-kiya-8-lakha-hekteyara-se-1887",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-20",
  "tags": [
    "Nagaur Kharif Season 2026",
    "Nagaur Agriculture Department",
    "Moong Cultivation Rajasthan",
    "Merta City Sowing Target",
    "Degana Agriculture Plan",
    "Rajasthan Farming News"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}