Gujarat, a major sesame seed producing state in India, is expected to have a small winter crop in 2024. According to reports, sesame seed farmers in Gujarat have sown an estimated 115,000 hectares this spring, and the crop is expected to yield 123,000 metric tons[2].
This indicates a significant decrease compared to previous years, as Gujarat's sesame output used to range between 75,000 to 100,000 tons annually[4]. The decline in production is attributed to a dramatic shift in weather patterns within the state, with rainfall levels significantly above the historical average, which is detrimental to sesame cultivation[4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.mundus-agri.eu/news/sesame-seeds-gujarat-expects-small-winter-crop.n33280.html
[2] https://www.mundus-agri.eu/news/sesame-seeds-smaller-summer-crop-2024.n32863.html
[3] https://www.chelmerfoods.com/news/sesame-seed-market-outlook-01-05-2024/
[4] https://commodity-board.com/climate-change-upends-sesame-cultivation-gujarats-decline-from-agricultural-leader-to-struggling-producer/
[5] https://www.pentastar.in/indian-sesame-seeds-new-crop-2024-updates-on-production/