India's castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26

India's castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26

India's castor seed production reached 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26, an 11% increase driven by a 3% rise in acreage and an 8% jump in average yield. Gujarat leads production, with Rajasthan also showing significant growth, supported by favorable weather and i…

Castor seed production in the country is up by 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 202526, according to a report released by the Solvent Extractors Association (SEA) on Monday.India produces around 18 to 20 … [+2148 chars]
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