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India's rapeseed-mustard production to rise 3.5% in 2025-26 rabi season
Apr-01-2026

Industry body Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) has said that India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise 3.5% to 119.4 lakh tonne in the 2025-26 rabi season, driven by higher acreage. Total production stood at 115.2 lakh tonne in the 2024-25 rabi season. 

SEA stated that the total area under the crop increased to 93.91 lakh hectares from 92.15 lakh hectares in the previous year. At the same time, the average yield rose to 1,271 kg per hectare from 1,250 kg per hectare, driven by favourable weather and better farming practices.

Rajasthan remained the top producing state with output estimated at 53.9 lakh tonne. Uttar Pradesh recorded a notable rise to 18.1 lakh tonne, while Haryana showed steady growth at 12.7 lakh tonne. West Bengal and Gujarat also registered gains, with production estimated at 7.4 lakh tonne and 5.9 lakh tonne, respectively. Assam reported lower yields, with output declining to 2.1 lakh tonne, while Bihar remained largely stable at 0.8 lakh tonne.

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