Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Moong Acreage Up Due to Early Rains, Increased MSP
Farmers are planting more moong beans this year because of good prices and early rain.
The government is paying farmers more for moong, which is encouraging them to grow more.
Early monsoon rains have helped planting in Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Production is expected to be high this year.
However, heavy rain in some areas could cause problems for the crop.
The good weather and government support has increased the area where moong is being grown.
Moong acreage increased over 11% to 27.31 lakh hectares by July 21.
Increased MSP and government procurement are encouraging farmers.
Rajasthan leads in area expansion with a 16% increase in moong acreage.
Excessive rainfall in some areas of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka is a concern.
India's moong production hit a record 38.19 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
- Who
- Farmers are increasing the area under moong.
- What
- Moong acreage has increased.
- When
- Increased acreage was reported up to July 21, 2025.
- Where
- Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and other states.
- Why
- Due to increased MSP, government procurement, and early monsoon.
Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Weather Impact
Positive Factors
Early arrival of monsoon has aided seeding.
Negative Factors
Excessive rain is a concern in some areas
- Moong Acreage Increase
- Over 11%
- Total Moong Acreage (July 21)
- 27.31 lakh hectares
- MSP for 2025-26 Season
- ₹8,768 per quintal
- Rajasthan Acreage Increase
- 16%
- Record Moong Production (2024-25)
- 38.19 lakh tonnes