Harvesting of Mustard in Progress in Gujarat

It is observed that Gujarat has narrow escaped from recent hailstorm and thunderstorms which took place in adjoining Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. According to Final Report of Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Gujarat, Mustard acreage for current Rabi season has been about 1.90 lakh ha area in the state. According to field information, about 50 percent of the crop has been harvested. Farmers are expecting comparatively low production which is mainly attributed to warmer winter. In this report, we have collated the ground information, current weather and analysis carried out by our metGIS® software for several top mustard growing districts of Gujarat.
In Banaskantha, considering the sowing during 45th week of the year, the growth index of mustard is 2512 which indicates maturity of the crop. In the district, Mustard has been sown in 1.21 lakh ha. As per the ground information, the crop is currently being harvested. Farmers are expecting lower production due to dry winter.  Currently, the max temperature is ranging around 33oC and min temperature is around 20oC.  WeatherSys predicts no significant rainfall during next seven days.

In Patan, the growth index of mustard is 2564 when sown during 45th week of the year. It indicates that the crops is in maturity stage. During this season, mustard has been sown in about 29 thousand ha area. Presently, the day temperature is hovering around 33oC and night temperature is around 20oC. During next seven days, no rainfall is expected and weather is likely to remain warm and dry on a clear sky.

In Mahesana, considering the sowing during 45th week of the year, the growth index of mustard is 2496 which depicts maturity of the crop.  Currently, the maximum temperature is ranging around 34oC and minimum temperature is around 20oC. As per the meteogram, no rainfall is expected during next seven days.
In Ahmedabad, the growth index of mustard is 2534 when sowing was started from 45th week of the year and according to it the crop has matured. As per the ground information, at least 50 percent of the crop has been harvested. The current maximum temperature in the district is around 34oC and minimum temperature is hovering around 20oC. During next seven days, no rainfall is expected in the district and weather is likely to remain warm and dry.


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