Area Under Zaid Crops in Gujarat Rises by 7 Percent

28-Apr-2026 05:03 PM

Ahmedabad. In the country's western state—Gujarat—the total area under cultivation for Zaid season (summer) crops has expanded by 7 percent, or 80,000 hectares, rising from last year's 12.30 lakh hectares to reach 13.10 lakh hectares this season.

This acreage is also significantly higher than the three-year average area for Zaid crops in Gujarat, which stands at 11.80 lakh hectares.

According to the latest weekly data from the State Agriculture Department, compared to last year, the area under paddy cultivation in Gujarat during the current Zaid season improved from 1,28,454 hectares to 1,34,035 hectares; the sowing area for Bajra (pearl millet) increased from 3,22,173 hectares to 6,49,100 hectares; and the acreage for Maize improved from 7,500 hectares to 7,663 hectares. The sowing of these crops has largely been completed.

Among pulse crops, the area under Moong (green gram) cultivation rose from 59,299 hectares to 64,944 hectares, while the acreage for Urad (black gram) improved from 30,196 hectares to 30,616 hectares. Similarly,

within the oilseed category, the area under Groundnut cultivation increased from 56,261 hectares to 68,318 hectares, and the sowing area for Sesame rose from 1,22,532 hectares to 1,40,271 hectares. Additionally, several other crops are sown in Gujarat during the Zaid season,

including sugarcane, onions, and various vegetables. Zaid crops are cultivated in the state between the months of February and April. Paddy, Bajra, Moong, Sesame, and Urad are the primary crops grown during this season.