The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) reported a 20-30% increase in mustard yields across model farms in three states under its 'Regenerative Mustard Model Farm' programme, according to a June 25, 2026 statement. The programme established 3,000 frontline demonstration (FLD) plots covering 3,000 acres across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana during the 2025-26 rabi season.
Yield Improvements Across States
In Rajasthan, model farms recorded a 30% increase in yield from 1,853 kg/ha to 2,409 kg/ha, according to SEA. Haryana saw a similar 30% rise from 1,900 kg/ha to 2,470 kg/ha. Madhya Pradesh achieved a 20.5% increase from 1,900 kg/ha to 2,295 kg/ha.
Financial Benefits
The benefit-cost ratio (BCR) improved substantially across all three states. The highest increase was observed in Rajasthan (54% rise, from 2.6 to 4.0), followed by Haryana (37% rise, from 3.5 to 4.8) and Madhya Pradesh (24% rise, from 2.5 to 3.1). SEA's statement highlighted that improved production practices significantly enhanced profitability.
| State | Yield Before (kg/ha) | Yield After (kg/ha) | Yield Increase | BCR Before | BCR After | BCR Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 1,853 | 2,409 | 30% | 2.6 | 4.0 | 54% |
| Haryana | 1,900 | 2,470 | 30% | 3.5 | 4.8 | 37% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,900 | 2,295 | 20.5% | 2.5 | 3.1 | 24% |
Programme Scope and Partners
The programme covered 1,580 model farms in Madhya Pradesh (Neemuch, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Vidisha, Raisen and Ujjain districts), 1,320 model farms in Rajasthan (Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Tonk and Baran districts), and 100 model farms in Haryana (Rewari and Mahendragarh districts). It was implemented by SEA in partnership with Solidaridad Network Asia Ltd, with support from AWL Agribusiness Ltd, Bunge India Pvt Ltd, Louis Dreyfus India Pvt Ltd, Godrej Agrovet Ltd, VVF India Pvt Ltd, JR Agro Industries Ltd and Arihant Solvex Pvt Ltd.
Implications for Domestic Oilseed Production
Quoting Sanjeev Asthana, SEA President, the statement said: “It’s good to see these results as that’s what we set out for when we started the Mustard Model Farm programme back in 2019. It’s high time we take such an exemplary programme to various corners and oilseeds wherever possible so that we can have higher growth domestically and realistically lesser dependence on imports.” BV Mehta, Executive Director of SEA, said the association has requested the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to consider collaboration for ongoing and future FLD initiatives. For commodity traders and analysts tracking Indian oilseed production, the yield gains signal potential supply increases from key mustard-growing regions, which could pressure domestic prices if scalability succeeds. The programme's expansion to other oilseeds, as indicated by Asthana, may further reshape India's vegetable oil import dynamics, according to the source.
Published on June 25, 2026.
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