Groundnut production in Gujarat estimated at 193,256 tonnes

The production of groundnut in state of Gujarat is expected to reach 193,256 tonne this year’s summer, as per estimates by the Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC). Summer sesame seed production in the state is estimated at 128,878 tonnes. The groundnut production in the state was 80,000-90,000 tonnes in 2013, while that of sesame seed was 38,000-40,000 tonnes during the same period. In order to estimate summer groundnut and sesame seed production, the council did a survey in Gujarat during May 12-19. The sowing had improved in both commodities due to better availability of water and owing to good monsoon. According to the report, farmers had sown groundnut in 96,331 hectares and sesame seed in 138,074 hectares. On the other hand, traders and exporters asserted that production of groundnut would be not more than 150,000 tonnes, while for sesame seed, they predicted 140,000-150,000 tonnes this summer.