The area coverage under soybean is reported as on 1st week of june down 70% at 0.05 lakh hectares compared to 0.17 lakh hectares at the same period last year. The total sown area under kharif oilseeds is higher compared to the previous year’s level which is up by 3.67% at 0.93 lakh hectares compared to 0.90 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year. The total sown area under kharif oilseeds is higher compared to the previous year’s level which is up by 3.67% at 0.93 lakh hectares compared to 0.90 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year.