Mustard Sowing Begins in Rajasthan
On the onset of Rabi Season, farmers
are planning to start sowing of Mustard. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat are major growers of Mustard in the country. According to
Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, during 2014-15 Rabi Season, area
under cultivation of Mustard was 65.17 lakh ha in the country which was 8.62% less
than 2013-14. As per the SEA, in 2014-15, total acreage in Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat was reduced 13.40%, 18.55% and 31.56% respectively as
compared to 2013-14 season. Only Uttar Pradesh has registered a growth of 7% in
total acreage. Delayed and deficient Monsoon, delayed harvesting of Kharif
crops and high temperature during sowing period were the major reasons behind
the decline of Mustard acreage during last year. Higher price for other commodities like Barley
had also compelled farmers to shift. This
year also Monsoon has been deficient and presently above 30oC temperatures
are persisting in major Mustard growing areas. It will be interesting to observe impact of
higher temperature on Mustard cultivation during this season.
We at WeatherSys
monitor crop growth vis-à-vis the actual weather and weather forecast on day to
day basis. In this report, we have collected ground information on status of
Mustard in major growing districts of Rajasthan.
In Hanumangarh, despite higher temperature, farmers have started
sowing Mustard. Varieties like Chaudhary, Nandini, 9018 & other hybrid varieties
are being sown. It is expected that about 60% sowing will be completed by the
end of October. Now, there is a requirement
of good rainfall which will not only provide necessary moisture to the soil but
also lower the temperature. There has been no rainfall from last 15 days.
During next seven days, no rainfall is likely over the district and weather is
likely to be hot and dry.
In Alwar,
Mustard sowing has started from the second week of October. Varieties like
DMH-4 are being preferred by the farmers. Farmers are planning to complete the
sowing by end of this month. Day
temperature is high while morning and evening temperatures are cool in this
area. No rainfall is expected during
next seven days and day temperatures are likely to remain above 30oC.
In Jaipur, farmers are waiting for cooler
temperature and a good rainfall for soil moisture which will be ideal condition
for Mustard sowing. Farmers may choose Bio-902 or local varieties for sowing.
WeatherSys predicts no rainfall during next seven days and day temperatures are
expected to come down after 8-10 days.
In Bharatpur,
sowing of Mustard has started from second week of October. Farmers are
preferring hybrid varieties like 19, 42 Girija 31 etc. As the temperatures are
still above 30oC, farmers are irrigating their fields to maintain
soil moisture and soil temperature. They did not wait for favourable conditions
as it would be late for sowing. WeatherSys predicts no rainfall during next
seven days and day temperatures are likely to remain above 30oC.
Meteogram
produced by metGIS_Agro® showing actual weather data for last 10
days and forecast for next 7 days including soil temperature and ET. Rainfall
for last 120 days is also available if clicked with specific crop.
For
a comprehensive overview on major crops and growing districts, please visit our
website www.weatherindia.net
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