Mustard production in the country is seen at 6.6 mln tn in 2017-18 (Jul-Jun), marginally lower than 6.7 mln tn harvested in the previous year. The mustard basket also includes crops of taramira and toria.A fall in area in 2017-18 can be attributed as the main reason for a smaller crop. Acreage under mustard in the country was at 6.7 mln ha against 7.1 ml ha in 2016-17. The farm ministry has estimated 8.0 mln tn against 7.9 mln tn in 2016-17. New crop arrivals begin in February, and gain momentum by March. Arrivals remain in full swing till May and start dwindling from June. Currently, the entire crop has been harvested and total carryover stocks for 2018-19 are pegged at 500,000 tn.