Edible oil industry apex body Central organization for Oil Industry & Trade will hold its 42nd annual conference on March 12-13 to finalize mustard seed production estimates for the current Rabi (winter-sown) season, as well as discuss other challenges faced by domestic processors, such as high global prices and rising import in value terms.

About Rabi Seminar:
The 42nd All India Rabi Seminar on 'Oilseeds, Oil Trade & Industry' will be attended by several central and state ministers, government officials, farm scientists, industry leaders, and progressive farmers. The event will be co-organized by Mustard Oil Producers Association (MOPA) and Bharatpur Oil Miller's Association. 


During the two-day conference, Central Organization for Oil Industry & Trade (COOIT) will announce the estimate for the area, productivity per hectare, and production of mustard seed for the 2021-22 crop year (July-June). Mustard is grown only in Rabi season and the sowing starts from October, while harvesting begins from late February.

Mustard is grown majorly in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh among others. The estimate is finalized by industry players based on the field data related to acreage and crop condition.

We are expecting a record mustard seed production this Rabi season. Farmers have put more area under this crop as they received better realization from their last year's crop. During the conference we will assess the production and availability of oilseeds and oils in the country," said COOIT Chairman Mr. Suresh Nagpal.