Active monsoon in Muzaffarpur has accelerated the sowing of Kharif crops, especially paddy, maize, and pulses. Continuous rainfall has boosted agricultural activities across the district. According to the latest report from the District Agriculture Office, the target for paddy seedling preparation is almost complete, with 86.04% of paddy transplantation already finished. Maize sowing has also exceeded 92%.

The district had set a target of 15,408.83 hectares for paddy seedling preparation, against which 15,256.77 hectares have been covered. For paddy transplantation, out of a target of 1,54,088.30 hectares, 1,32,576.40 hectares have been completed. In maize cultivation, 6,489.75 hectares have been sown against a target of 7,023.97 hectares, achieving 92.39% success. Among pulse crops, arhar sowing has reached 69.56%, urad 54.59%, and moong 30%. The agriculture department anticipates that if favorable weather persists, these targets will also be met soon.

Bochaha, Gaighat, and Minapur blocks have achieved 100% of their target for paddy seedling preparation. In paddy transplantation, Bochaha block leads the district with 100% achievement, covering 13,050.35 hectares. Other blocks showing rapid progress include Sahebganj (94.11%), Marwan (92.92%), Saraiya (91.99%), and Sakra (87.34%). Transplantation is also 78-86% complete in Muraul, Gaighat, Bandra, Kanti, Motipur, Kurhani, Katra, Mushahari, Paroo, Minapur, and Aurai.

District Agriculture Officer Bharat Bhushan stated that 277 mm of rainfall has been recorded in July so far, greatly assisting farmers with paddy transplantation. Regular monitoring is being conducted at the block level to expedite transplantation in the remaining areas. He expressed confidence that if the monsoon remains active, the district's Kharif crop targets are likely to be achieved on time.