Conditions Favorable for Sowing Rabi Crops

30-Oct-2025 01:51 PM

New Delhi. Harvesting and preparation for Kharif crops and sowing of Rabi crops are now gaining momentum, and the pace will remain high for the next two to three months. Weather conditions are gradually becoming favorable in most states. Cyclone Montha has caused heavy rainfall in some southern states, and rain is also reported in Maharashtra. However, in other parts of the country, the weather is mostly clear and temperatures are decreasing. This is likely to maintain soil moisture for a longer period.

Wheat, barley, mustard, linseed, gram, lentils, and peas are primarily cultivated during the Rabi season. Furthermore, some pulses and oilseeds, which are also produced during the Kharif season, are also sown. These include sorghum, maize, mung bean, black gram, peanuts, sesame, and sunflower.

The Central Government has announced minimum support prices for six Rabi crops—wheat, barley, gram, lentils, mustard, and niger seed—and this time, it has been significantly increased compared to last week.

This will encourage farmers to increase acreage. Furthermore, there are sufficient water stocks in dams and reservoirs, ensuring adequate water for irrigation of Rabi crops.

Compared to last year, a significant increase in the nationally cultivated area of ​​mustard and sugarcane is expected during the current Rabi season, as market prices are higher than the government support price.

Acreage under other crops is expected to remain relatively stable with minor fluctuations. Wheat acreage may increase in Madhya Pradesh.

Farmers in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh may show significant interest in mustard cultivation. If an additional bonus on wheat is not announced in Rajasthan, acreage may decrease there. Acreage is also likely to decrease in Uttar Pradesh.