Farmers in Tripura harvest benefits with high-yield varieties of Mustard this year

Mustard Cultivation is experiencing a significant surge in various regions of the state, particularly in Pathalia village under the Bishalgarh sub-division of Sepahijiala district. This upswing can be attributed to the cost-effectiveness and rapid yield associated with mustard farming. Farmers in Bishalgarh are reaping the rewards of adopting improved varieties of mustard, resulting in an annual increase in cultivation. The district agriculture department is optimistic about a bumper crop of mustard in Seipahijala District of Tripura this Year.

Prabir Datta, an Agriculture Sector Officer, told and informed that the PM27 variety has proven to be more productive than the traditional local mustard, capturing the interest of farmers. Upon interacting with mustard farmers in various villages, it was revealed that they anticipate producing 300 kgs of mustard per acre of land. Due to the profitable and favorable environment for mustard cultivation, farmers in Sepahijala district have actively cultivated Mustard this Rabi season.

Mustard farmers emphasized that the maximum cost of mustard cultivation is Rs. 5,000 per kani of land (0.396 Acre). Mustard can be sold at the price of Rs. 5,000 per 40 kg. With an average yield of 300 kgs per acre, it can be sold for over Rs. 30,000 per acre of cultivated land. Mustard oil has many medicinal properties, and mustard leaves are used for animal fodder and to enhance soil fertility. Mustard plants can also be used as fuel. Furthermore, when mustard is cultivated in the land, the fallen mustard leaves satisfy a significant portion of the land’s food demand.