Rapeseed and Mustard Crop Harvest Report 2026: Crushing Margins and Oil Yields

Record Mustard Seed Harvest

India\'s rapeseed and mustard seed harvest has reached high levels, driven by favorable winter weather in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Sowing acreage expanded as farmers responded to stable oilseed prices.

# Oil Yields and Crushing Margins

The quality of the harvested seeds has been excellent, with average oil yields ranging from 39% to 41%. The high crop volume has improved seed availability for domestic crushing plants, supporting operating margins.

# BioUrja\'s Procurement Strategy

BioUrja Trading operates procurement centers in major crop producing zones. We source mustard seeds directly for crushing mills and distribute mustard oil and de-oiled cake (DOC) to animal feed manufacturers.