Rabi Crop Situation Satisfactory in Gujarat

07-Jan-2026 08:57 PM

Rajkot: In Gujarat, the western state of India, the sowing area for major crops like wheat, maize, chickpeas, and mustard has increased significantly during the current Rabi season compared to last year, and the weather conditions have also remained largely favorable for the crops.

In addition, there is sufficient water in dams and reservoirs, and good irrigation facilities are available. This is enabling farmers to take good care of their crops without any difficulty.

Official data shows that compared to last year, the area under wheat cultivation in Gujarat has increased from 13.42 lakh hectares to 14.22 lakh hectares during the current Rabi season,

and the area under maize cultivation has improved from 1.32 lakh hectares to 1.42 lakh hectares. There has also been a slight increase in the area under barley and sorghum.

Similarly, among pulse crops, the area under chickpea cultivation has increased from 8.40 lakh hectares to 8.88 lakh hectares, and among oilseed crops, the area under mustard cultivation has improved from 2.58 lakh hectares to 2.81 lakh hectares.

It is noteworthy that Gujarat has emerged as one of the important producing states for chickpeas and mustard. Although it also produces a good amount of wheat, its contribution to the central pool is negligible.