New Delhi, March 30 India's rapeseed-mustard production is estimated to rise by 3.5 per cent to 119.4 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 rabi season, driven by increased acreage, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Monday.
Total production stood at 115.2 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 rabi season.
The area under the crop rose to 93.91 lakh hectares from 92.15 lakh hectares in the previous year, while the average yield improved to 1,271 kg per hectare from 1,250 kg per hectare, supported by favorable weather conditions and improved agronomic practices, SEA said in a statement.
Rajasthan remained the top producing state with output estimated at 53.9 lakh tonnes.
Uttar Pradesh recorded a notable rise to 18.1 lakh tonnes, while Haryana showed steady growth at 12.7 lakh tonnes. West Bengal and Gujarat also registered gains, with production estimated at 7.4 lakh tonnes and 5.9 lakh tonnes, respectively.
Assam reported lower yields, with output declining to 2.1 lakh tonnes, while Bihar remained largely stable at 0.8 lakh tonnes.
"With a growth of around 3.5 per cent, this trajectory – from about 86 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to nearly 120 lakh tonnes in the current year – is a testament to improved agronomic practices, better farmer awareness, and favorable policy support," said SEA President Sanjeev Asthana.