
Oilseeds, Pulses Acreage Surges in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses during the Kharif season. The Agriculture Department reported a 547.14 thousand hectare increase in the total area under oilseed crops in 2025, with the most significant increase in sesame cultivation. Groundnut and soybean cultivation also expanded, with pigeon pea (arhar) being…