SOPA Soybean Second Crop Report
16-Sep-2025 04:12 PM
SOPA Soybean Second Crop Report
★ According to government data, the total soybean sowing area in the country has declined by about 9.14 lakh hectares compared to last year, now standing at 140.3 lakh hectares. SOPA’s estimate is lower at 115.68 lakh hectares.
★ Overall, the crop condition is normal in many parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. However, some areas are affected by Yellow Mosaic Virus. Excessive rainfall in low-lying areas has caused waterlogging and crop damage. Early sown and short-duration varieties are now harvest-ready.
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State-wise Crop Status
Madhya Pradesh
★ Overall crop condition is normal. Around 30% of the area has reached maturity. Some short-duration varieties are affected by the virus, leading to smaller grain size and some empty pods, which may impact yields. Continuous rains last week caused waterlogging and damage in low-lying areas. Early sown crops are ready for harvest.
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Maharashtra
★ Beed, Hingoli, Osmanabad, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Latur, and Nanded districts have suffered heavy rainfall and waterlogging, causing severe crop damage. Some areas are also affected by the virus. Early sown and short-duration varieties are ready for harvesting.
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Rajasthan
★ Overall crop condition in the state is very poor. Major issues include heavy rainfall damage in low-lying areas, weak plant growth, Yellow Mosaic Virus, aerial blight (leaf disease), and small grain size, all of which may lead to lower yields. Early sown crops are ready for harvest.