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Agriculture
Soybean Sowing Reaches 28.9 Lakh Hectares, SOPA Reports
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 03:16 PM
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Soybean cultivation has now surpassed 28.9 lakh hectares across the country, according to the latest figures released by the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA).
The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has announced that the area under soybean cultivation has reached 28.9 lakh hectares. This figure reflects the progress of the current sowing season for the crucial oilseed crop.
SOPA's data provides an overview of the extent of land dedicated to soybean farming nationwide. The association regularly monitors and reports on sowing progress, which is vital for forecasting crop yields and market trends.
The reported acreage indicates a significant commitment to soybean production, a key component of India's agricultural economy and edible oil supply.
SOPA's data provides an overview of the extent of land dedicated to soybean farming nationwide. The association regularly monitors and reports on sowing progress, which is vital for forecasting crop yields and market trends.
The reported acreage indicates a significant commitment to soybean production, a key component of India's agricultural economy and edible oil supply.