India’s mustard output in 2017-18 (Jul-Jun) is seen falling nearly 10% to 5.9 mln tn due to a decline in acreage amid dry weather conditions. Mustard acreage in the ongoing rabi season has declined due to low moisture level on the back of prolonged dry spell in key growing areas. Diversion of sown area to chana due to better realisation in the previous season had a negative impact on mustard acreage
Mustard seed prices up in Jaipur as acreage down
Prices of mustard seed rose in Jaipur due to a decline in the area under the oilseed and higher demand from oil millers and crushers. The area under the mustard crop across the country fell 5% on year to 6.7 mln ha in the 2017-18 (Jul-Jun) rabi season. Lower arrivals also supported prices of the oilseed.