Harvesting of Mustard Crop Begins in Rajasthan

About 25.44 lakh ha mustard acreage in Rajasthan this Rabi season has been almost 1 lakh ha less as compared to last Rabi season (SEA of India).  As per the ground information, the crop is currently matured and farmers are harvesting their crop. There are mixed reactions on the expected production of mustard in the state. 
In Alwar, considering the sowing during 45th week of the year, the growth index of mustard is 1878 which indicates that crop is almost in maturity stage. As per the ground information, farmers have already started harvesting of the crop which was sown during mid-October. Despite dry winter, farmers are expecting good production.  Currently, the max temperature in the district is ranging around 31oC and min temperature is around 21oC.  WeatherSys predicts light rainfall during next seven days.
In Ganganagar, the growth index of mustard is 1920 when sown during 45th week of the year. It indicates that the crops is reaching at maturity. As per the field information, the harvesting of the crop, sown during mid-October, has already commenced a couple of days ago. Presently, the day temperature is hovering around 30oC and night temperature is around 18oC. During next seven days, light to moderate rainfall is expected.

In Hanumangarh, considering the sowing during 45th week of the year, the growth index of mustard is 2096 which depicts maturity of the crop.  According to field information, farmers have commenced harvesting from the beginning of March. Currently, the maximum temperature is ranging around 30oC and minimum temperature is around 16oC. Light to moderate rainfall is likely over the district during next seven days.

In Jhunjhunun, the growth index of mustard is 1976 when sowing was started from 45th week of the year and according to it the crop is reaching maturity stage. As per the ground information, harvesting of the mustard sown during mid-October has been started and farmers are expecting lower production as compared to last year. The current maximum temperature in the district is around 30oC and minimum temperature is hovering around 18oC. During next seven days, light rainfall is expected in the district.
In Kota, considering the sowing during 45th week of the year, the growth index of mustard is 2240 which depicts maturity of the crop.  According to field information, farmers have commenced the harvesting from the first week of the March. Farmers are expecting good production. Currently, the maximum temperature in the district is ranging around 33oC and minimum temperature is around 20oC. Light rainfall is likely over the district during next seven days.


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