In Jammu & Kashmir, the mustard production is expected to record an estimated increase of 36000 metric tonnes in comparison to last year production in Kashmir region.
This significant rise in yield is helping reduce the region’s dependency on imported mustard oil. Experts say around 40 percent of the total mustard yield is converted into oil.
Farmers across the valley have reported higher yields compared to last year, generating optimism for continued growth in the sector. South Kashmir’s Anantnag district leads with highest cultivation among 10 districts of Kashmir Valley.
The expansion in cultivation area and the use of improved mustard seed varieties, are being considered major factors for increase in mustard production this year.