Agro Products
Agro Products
MUSTARD Mustard a plant of the genus sinapis, a
pod-bearing, shrub-like plant, growing wild, and also cultivated in
gardens. The little round seeds were an emblem of any small
insignificant object. The common mustard of Palestine is the Sinapis
nigra. This garden herb sometimes grows to a considerable height, so as
to be spoken of as "a tree" as compared with garden herbs. Mustard producing countries
Mustard producing states in India
Mustard spot markets in India
The prices in the market Rapeseed prices in the spot market at Hapur, which were at around Rs 12000-13000/ton in 2002, surged to Rs 17000-18000/ton during 2003 owing to sharp decline in production during the 2002-03 crop season. The prices were also seen touching Rs 21000-23000/ton mark during the year. Mustard production area in India
Factors influencing the prices
Mustard producing climate Mustard is cultivated in most temperate climates. It is also now grown in certain tropical and sub-tropical regions as a cold-weather crop. The production from Rajasthan is highly monsoon dependent. Sowing period: October-November Harvesting period: February - March Production and Consumption The World production has increased from 26.8 million tons in 1993-94 to 36.54 million tons in 2001-02; production Consumption of this oilseed grew at the rate of 4.65% and 5.03% respectively during the last decade. Annual export trade of rapeseed stands at around 3 million tons. The commodity has been commercially exploited in the form of seeds, oil and meal. The hybrid form of rapeseed known as canola in overseas market is more popular internationally. Rapeseed, as 'canola' is actively traded at the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) in Canada. The Indian Scenario Rapeseed has been a traditionally important oilseed crop in the country. Its production has been fluctuating in the range of 4.6-5 million tons over the last few years. The average production in the country in the last decade has been around 5.3 - 5.4 million tons. About 1.5 lakh tons is retained for sowing and direct consumption as 'seed', leaving about 4.8-5.1 million tons for crushing and extracting oil. It is a major Rabi crop. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are the major rapeseed producing States in the country. Together, they produce about 50% of the crop. Rapeseed/Mustard is one of the major sources of oil and meal to India. It supplies over 1.5 million tons of oil and 3-3.2 million tons of meal. Being an important source of edible oil and feed meal to the country, rapeseed is undoubtedly the focus of Indian oilseed industry. Efforts are being made both by the Government of India and the industry associations to increase production of this vital source of edible oil and meal. Properties Mustard seeds eliminate the excessive humours of phlegm and bile in the body. It is sharp, hot, an appetizer and causes plethora. It is beneficial in many diseases like eczema, leprosy, flatulence, and throat diseases. It also helps in the elimination of the worms and the intestines. Uses
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