Nearly 30.7% area under rapeseed mustard is under rainfed farming. Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) is predominantly cultivated in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat which contribute 81.5% area and 87.5% production (2001-02 to 2005-06).
Which country produces the most rapeseed mustard?
India is the third largest rapeseed-mustard producer in the world after China and Canada with 12 per cent of world¡¯s total production (2006-07). This crop accounts for nearly one-third of the oil produced in India, making it the country¡¯s key edible oilseed crop.
Does INM increase rapeseed-mustard productivity?
The INM package specific to rapeseed and mustard which essentially integrates all sources of plant nutrients is highly responsive in increasing mustard productivity. In general, rapeseed-mustard is grown on coarse textured soils, very low in organic matter.
How to increase rapeseed ¨C mustard productivity?
The productivity of rapeseed ¨C mustard can be increased substantially by incorporating crops in the existing cropping systems at the farmer¡¯s field. Bajra-mustard sequence was more remunerative under flood prone eastern plain zone of Rajasthan.