Encouraging Trends in Cumin Cultivation Across Gujarat

Cumin sowing in Gujarat has picked up pace despite a delayed start this season, nearing the three-year average as per the latest data from the State Agriculture Department. However, sowing remains 33% behind last year’s levels for the same period up to the end of January.

As of December 16, cumin has been sown in 0.377 million hectares across Gujarat. This is a significant improvement from the early-season lag but still falls short of the 0.561 million hectares recorded by the end of January last year. The current figure indicates a shortfall of 0.184 million hectares, or 32.83%, compared to the previous year.

When compared to the three-year average of 0.381 million hectares, the current sowing stands at 98.83% of the average, showing steady progress toward typical levels.

Region-Wise Snapshot of Cumin Sowing Trends

Saurashtra, the largest cumin-growing region in Gujarat, has recorded sowing in 0.239 million hectares this season as of December 16. This is significantly lower than the 0.394 million hectares sown by the end of January last year, reflecting a deficit of 0.154 million hectares, or 39.11%.

In Central Gujarat, sowing has reached 0.0114 million hectares, compared to 0.0182 million hectares by the same time last year. This marks a decrease of 0.0068 million hectares, or 37.36%. North Gujarat has also reported lower sowing figures, with 0.0709 million hectares planted so far, compared to 0.0937 million hectares last year, a shortfall of 0.0228 million hectares, or 24.33%.

Kutch, on the other hand, has shown resilience, with sowing in 0.0548 million hectares, just slightly below the 0.0553 million hectares recorded during the same period last year, a minimal decline of 0.0005 million hectares, or 0.90%.

Positive Expectations for the Remaining Sowing Season

Despite the setbacks, business sources remain optimistic. There are approximately 15 days left in the cumin sowing season, and the area under cultivation is expected to increase by at least 10% during this period. Jatin Patel, a trader from Unjha Mandi, noted, “Although current sowing is one-third lower than last season, the progress so far is satisfactory. If weather conditions remain favorable, we could see bumper sowing figures.”





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