In Bedia, Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh around 15% to 20% sowing activity has been completed till date. Currently, sowing activity reported slow due to lower rainfall. Red Chilli farmers are waiting for monsoon showers.
As per AgriWatch estimates, Chilli sowing area is likely to go down by 5% to 10% current season, as per initial report as return/farmer realization from other competitive crops like Cotton, Maize etc. are very high this season compared to last year.