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Gujarat Sets Rabi Sowing Record with Major Expansions in Wheat, Gram, and Maize

Gujarat has witnessed record sowing during the ongoing rabi season, with farmers significantly expanding cultivation of wheat, gram, and maize. Wheat leads with sowing across 13.24 lakh hectares, the highest among all rabi crops. Pulse cultivation, particularly gram, has shown robust growth with an 11% overall increase in acreage. With sowing operations continuing, the state is poised for a substantial increase in agricultural output, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to India's food production.

Key Points: Gujarat Rabi Sowing Hits Record High for Wheat, Gram, Maize

  • Record rabi sowing area
  • Wheat acreage at 13.24 lakh hectares
  • Gram cultivation up 13%
  • Potato acreage rises 18%
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Gujarat sees record Rabi sowing as farmers expand wheat, gram, maize cultivation

Gujarat achieves record rabi sowing, with wheat, gram, and maize acreage surging due to favorable prices. Pulse and potato cultivation also show strong growth.

Gujarat sees record Rabi sowing as farmers expand wheat, gram, maize cultivation
"Wheat has been sown across 13.24 lakh hectares, the highest among all rabi crops. - State Agricultural Report"

Ahmedabad, Jan 2

Gujarat has witnessed record sowing during the ongoing rabi season, with farmers significantly increasing cultivation of key crops such as wheat, gram and maize, encouraged by remunerative prices received last year.

The rabi agricultural season, considered crucial after the kharif harvest, is now entering its final phase across the state.

Against an average rabi sowing area of 46.43 lakh hectares over the past three years, farmers have already completed sowing across more than 44.74 lakh hectares this season, covering 96 per cent of the normal area.

With sowing still underway in some regions, the total acreage is expected to rise further in the coming weeks. Wheat continues to dominate rabi cultivation in Gujarat, contributing significantly to India's overall wheat production.

This year, wheat has been sown across 13.24 lakh hectares, the highest among all rabi crops.

Overall, cereal crops, including wheat and maize, have covered 14.83 lakh hectares so far. Pulses have also recorded robust growth, particularly gram.

Compared to 7.48 lakh hectares sown during the same period last year, gram acreage has increased by 13 per cent to 8.47 lakh hectares this season. In total, pulse crops have registered an 11 per cent rise, covering 8.96 lakh hectares across the state.

Sowing of other crops has also remained strong. Spices such as cumin have been cultivated over 3.75 lakh hectares, while oilseeds like mustard have covered 2.78 lakh hectares.

Potato cultivation has shown notable growth as well, with acreage rising by 18 per cent-from 1.40 lakh hectares last year to 1.66 lakh hectares this season.

Rabi sowing operations are expected to continue until the last week of January. With extensive acreage already under cultivation, Gujarat is likely to see a substantial increase in agricultural output in the coming months, reinforcing the state's position as a key contributor to India's food grain and horticultural production.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows agricultural trends, the 13% increase in gram cultivation is significant. It shows farmers are responding to market signals and diversifying. Hope the supply chain and procurement systems are ready to handle this increased output.
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Priyanka N
Good to see the numbers, but I hope this expansion is sustainable. Are we sure about water availability for all this rabi sowing? In some districts, groundwater levels are a concern. Increased production is great, but not at the cost of long-term resource health.
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Aman W
The rise in potato and cumin is also very promising! Gujarat's spices and horticulture are top class. This will definitely help in controlling prices of essential commodities like potatoes in the coming months. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan!
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Karthik V
Wheat at 13.24 lakh hectares is massive. Gujarat is quietly becoming a wheat powerhouse alongside the usual states. This is crucial for our national food security. Hope the farmers get the full benefit of their hard work and the weather remains favourable.
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Michael C
Impressive growth figures across the board. The 18% jump in potato cultivation is noteworthy. It reflects confidence in the market. The key now will be efficient storage and distribution to prevent post-harvest losses.

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