Rajasthan to Have Less Groundnut Production This Year

Groundnut harvesting has started in Rajasthan. The state is one of the major growers of Groundnut in India. For this Kharif Season, 4.13 lakh ha area under Groundnut cultivation and about 7.82 lakh MT production with average 1894 kg/ha productivity has been estimated by state government.  This is a notable decline as compared to last year’s estimate. Low production has been reported by farmers also. 

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 Groundnut in major growing districts of Rajasthan. 

In Bikaner, farmers are harvesting their Groundnut crop. Production is expected to be same as it was last year.  Its arrivals in the mandis is about 6000 to 7000 qntls/day and presently it is fetching Rs. 4000-4200/qntl. There has been no rainfall in the district from last 15 days. WeatherSys predicts no rainfall during next seven days and weather is likely to be hot and dry. 

In Jodhpur, harvesting of Groundnut is likely to start in the end of October. Presently, the crop is in good condition.  Farmers are planning to sow Cumin, Mustard and Wheat in Rabi Season. The meteogram generated by using metGIS® predicts no rainfall during next seven days and weather is likely to be hot and dry. 

In Sikar, harvesting has started in the district. About 750 to 800 kg/ha productivity is being observed which is lower than last year’s average productivity of 1121 kg/ha.  Its arrival in local mandis is low and prices are ranging from Rs. 4000 to 4500 per qntl. As per meteogram, no rainfall is expected in the district during next seven days and weather is likely to be hot and dry with clear sky.  
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.
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In Tonk, farmers are harvesting their crop. Low production is expected in the district. Mandi prices for the harvest are ranging from Rs. 4000 to 4500/qntl. Farmers are now planning to sow Mustard in Rabi Season for which they should wait till last week of October when temperature will start coming down. Presently, no rainfall is expected in the district during next seven days.   

For a comprehensive report on other major Groundnut growing districts, please visit our website www.weatherindia.net

Likely Temperature on All India Basis

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