Castor acreage was reported at 2,12,200 hectares, which is about 70 per cent less than the 3-year average acreage of 7,14,400 hectares. The reason for decline in castor sowing is primarily the lower prices for a sustained period and because of this, farmers are shifting to other remunerative crops such as Pulses (Tur, Urad and Moong) and Soybean.
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