Mumbai, April 29 -- The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA), has released the second estimate of castor seed production for the 2024-25 season. It projected a significant downward revision in castor production across major producing states and reported at 15.6 lakh tonnes lowering from first estimation of 18.2 lakh tonnes. SEA highlighted reduced acreage. India's castor acreage has decreased by 12% to 8.68 lakh hectares compared to 9.88 lakh hectares in 2023-24. Rising temperatures since February have severely impacted crop yields, especially late- and re-sown crops. Lower yields were recorded in key growing districts across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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