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Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh government sets 4.8 million‑tonne oilseed output target
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh administration has announced a goal of producing 4.8 million tonnes of oilseeds in the upcoming agricultural year.
The state government of Uttar Pradesh disclosed its target to achieve 4.8 million tonnes of oilseed production, aiming to boost the region's agricultural output.
The target reflects the administration's focus on expanding oilseed cultivation, which includes crops such as mustard, soybean and sunflower, to meet growing domestic demand and enhance farmer incomes.
Officials said the goal will be pursued through measures such as improved seed distribution, credit support and extension services, though specific timelines were not detailed.
The announcement forms part of broader efforts to diversify the state's crop basket and reduce reliance on wheat and rice.
The target reflects the administration's focus on expanding oilseed cultivation, which includes crops such as mustard, soybean and sunflower, to meet growing domestic demand and enhance farmer incomes.
Officials said the goal will be pursued through measures such as improved seed distribution, credit support and extension services, though specific timelines were not detailed.
The announcement forms part of broader efforts to diversify the state's crop basket and reduce reliance on wheat and rice.