India’s soyabean acreage narrows decline to 0.7% after July rains
Kharif 2026 soyabean planting reached 117.68 lakh hectares by July 31, aided by stronger sowing in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Telangana. Gains partly offset declines in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka, signalling a steadier oilseed supply outlook.
India’s Kharif 2026 soyabean acreage recovered to 117.68 lakh hectares, just 0.7% below last year, aided by July rains. Higher planting in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh offsets declines in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka.
Why this matters
The update strengthens SOPA’s recent favourable crop outlook, following its signal that soyabean sowing had topped 111 lakh hectares. Improved July planting points to a steadier oilseed supply outlook despite regional declines.
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