Oil mills across the country crushed 375,000 tn of mustard seed in February, up 15% on month. In January, mills had crushed 325,000 tn of the oilseed. Mills increased crushing in February after new crop arrivals in key markets gathered pace as the harvest progressed. New crop mustard arrivals begin in February and gain momentum in March. Till May, arrivals are in full swing and start dwindling June onwards.