Farms
Farm updates, plot launches and news from Mogg's managed estates across Karnataka.
Kharif Crop Sowing Bounces Back Across India Following Strong July Monsoon Surge
Agricultural activity across India has staged a sharp recovery following a strong resurgence in monsoon rainfall through July. After an extended dry spell in June raised concerns over seasonal output, widespread precipitation has enabled farmers to accelerate planting, bringing total Kharif sown area to 89.42 million hectares by early August. The rapid turnaround has virtually erased the double-digit sowing deficit recorded during the initial weeks of the season.
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Karnataka Farms Face Growing Drought Risk as 122 Taluks Go Without Rain
Karnataka Farms Under Pressure as Rainfall Deficit Deepens Karnataka’s farms are facing increasing pressure as the state continues to experience a weak monsoon. As of September 7, 2026, 122 taluks have reportedly received no rain for three consecutive weeks. The prolonged dry spell is raising concerns over agricultural and horticultural production across the state. Officials estimate that around 50% of agricultural and horticultural harvests could be affected if the rainfall situation does not improve. The concern is particularly important for farmers who depend on the monsoon for crop growth and soil moisture. Drought Risk Is Spreading Across Karnataka
Cotton Farmers Could Get Better Price-Risk Tools as NCDEX and CAI Sign Five-Year Partnership
India is taking a new step to strengthen its cotton market. The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) has signed a five-year strategic partnership with the Cotton Association of India (CAI) to expand participation in cotton derivatives and improve price discovery. The partnership aims to give farmers and other participants in the cotton supply chain better tools to manage price risks. It will also focus on creating greater awareness about futures markets. The development comes at a time when India remains one of the world's largest cotton producers, but its fragmented physical markets and relatively low use of derivatives have limited its influence on global cotton price discovery.
India’s Tractor Market Gains Momentum as Sonalika Records 12,581 Sales in August 2026
India’s agricultural sector is seeing another sign of strong activity. Sonalika Tractors recorded its highest-ever August sales of 12,581 tractors in 2026. The company said its growth was 1.9 times the estimated growth of the overall tractor industry during the month. The company also reached a new production record. Its Hoshiarpur facility in Punjab produced 18,067 tractors in August. The higher production comes as manufacturers prepare for increased demand during the upcoming festive season. The numbers highlight an important trend for Indian agriculture. Modern farm machinery continues to play a major role in improving farm productivity and reducing manual work.
Karnataka Eases Inheritance Process for Non-Resident Heirs of Agricultural Land
For families with agricultural land in Karnataka, managing inheritance from another state or country may soon become easier. The Karnataka government has simplified the procedure for transferring inherited agricultural land records into the names of legal heirs who live outside the state. The Revenue Department amended the guidelines for Pauti Khata, the process used to mutate agricultural land records after the death of a landowner. The changes are aimed at helping legal heirs living in other states and abroad complete the process with fewer administrative hurdles.
Goa Farmers Explore a New Opportunity as Carbon Markets Enter Agriculture
Farming is beginning to offer farmers a new kind of opportunity. In Goa, farmers are now being introduced to the voluntary carbon market, where climate-friendly farming practices can potentially create additional economic value. The initiative was highlighted by the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) on August 25, 2026. The institute, in collaboration with Core CarbonX Solutions, organised a workshop called “Carbon Pathshala: Voluntary Carbon Market for Farmers” at ICAR-KVK, Old Goa, on August 21.
Indian Farms Get a Digital Upgrade as UP Partners with Google and ITC
Indian farming is moving closer to a technology-driven future. Uttar Pradesh has announced new partnerships with Google, Network for Humanity, ITC and Aquabridge to improve farm productivity, farmer incomes and climate resilience. The partnerships were announced on August 26, 2026, under the World Bank-funded UP-AGREES project. The programme will cover 28 districts across eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand. It aims to benefit around 10 lakh farmers, 35,000 fish farmers and three lakh women.
Indian Farms Enter a New Era as Regenerative Agriculture Gains Momentum
Indian farming is entering a new phase. Farmers across the country are increasingly adopting methods that focus not only on crop production, but also on the health of the soil, water and wider farm ecosystem. This shift towards regenerative agriculture has gained fresh attention after the Government of India highlighted its growing role in building stronger and more resilient farms. The development was reported by the Press Information Bureau on August 23, 2026.
Kashmir Farmer Turns Rooftop Into a Productive Farm, Showing How Small Spaces Can Grow More
A rooftop in Shopian, Kashmir, is attracting attention for an unusual reason. Instead of using the space for storage or household activities, farmer Haroon Rashid has turned his rooftop into a productive farm. The farm is being used to grow a variety of crops. The approach shows how agricultural activity can be adapted to spaces that are normally not considered farmland. The story, reported by The Times of India on August 11, highlights a simple idea: farming does not always have to begin with a large field.
Soil Health Engineering as an Asset Value Multiplier: Capitalizing on Regenerative AgTech and Managed Farmland Yields in India
India’s institutional agricultural sector is undergoing a profound structural shift where soil health is no longer viewed merely as an ecological metric, but as a critical lever for underlying real estate asset valuation and long-term risk management.
