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Dec 19, 2025. India has recorded a notable increase in mustard sowing during the ongoing Rabi 2025–26 season, with total acreage reaching around 77.06 lakh hectares as on November 30, reflecting a rise of nearly 6% compared with the same period last year. The expansion highlights improved farmer interest and favourable early-season conditions for the oilseed crop. According to Sanjeev Asthana, President of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), the association has released the First and Second Mustard Crop Monitoring Reports for Rabi 2025–26, prepared by Agriwatch. These reports point to a broad-based rise in mustard planting across major producing regions. The increase in acreage has been particularly significant in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal, which together account for a large share of India’s mustard output. SEA noted that farmers in these states expanded sowing in response to supportive market signals, adequate soil moisture, and timely field preparation. Crop conditions across the country are reported to be largely normal so far, aided by favourable weather patterns and sufficient soil moisture levels. While some localised stress was observed in pockets due to uneven rainfall during October, the overall health of the crop remains satisfactory. SEA indicated that vegetative growth has been steady in most regions, with no major pest or disease concerns reported at this stage. Looking ahead, industry experts remain cautiously optimistic. SEA stated that subject to normal weather conditions in the coming months, the mustard crop outlook for Rabi 2025–26 remains positive, raising expectations of improved production and better availability of domestic oilseeds in the next marketing season.