Archive · 24 Dec 2025
India's Mustard Acreage Rises 4.3% by December 15, 2025
India has seen a 4.3% increase in mustard farming areas by December 15, 2025, compared to the same time last year.
This means more land is being used to grow mustard.
The report by Agriwatch for the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) shows that states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and others have more mustard fields this year.
Most mustard plants are now at different stages of growth, from flowering to forming seeds.
The weather has been good, with no recent rain but enough soil moisture to help the crops grow.
There are some pests, but not enough to harm the crops.
Farmers are using special plant types and giving them water and nutrients to help them grow better.
The report also mentions that some areas had to replant mustard because of early rain, but the new plants are doing well now.
The next update will give more details in January 2026.
India's mustard acreage increased by 4.32% to 84.67 lakh hectares as of December 15, 2025.
Key states with significant expansion include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal.
Most mustard crops are at branching to flowering/pod formation stages, with early-sown fields progressing to pod development/seed formation.
Favorable weather conditions, including adequate soil moisture and favorable temperatures, supported crop growth and recovery from early-season rainfall impacts.
Pest incidences remain below economic threshold levels, and overall crop conditions are normal across all monitored states.
- Who
- Agriwatch, Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), Farmers in key states
- What
- Increase in mustard acreage and crop monitoring report for the Rabi season 2025-26
- When
- As of December 15, 2025, with a report published on December 24, 2025
- Where
- Key states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Bihar
- Why
- To monitor and report on the progress and condition of mustard crops during the Rabi season 2025-26
- Total Mustard Acreage
- 84.67 lakh hectares (as of December 15, 2025)
- Growth Rate
- 4.32% compared to 2024
- Key States
- Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal
- Crop Stages
- Branching to flowering/pod formation, pod development, seed formation
- Pest Incidences
- Below economic threshold levels
- Rainfall Impact
- No rainfall in the first fortnight of December 2025
- Reporting Agency
- Agriwatch for the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA)
