During the rabi season in Pakistan, the mustard rate for 40 kg of oil seeds, also known as Rai dana or Sarso, is between 5700 to 6550 Pakistani rupees, with the standard rate ranging between 145 to 170 PKR. This price is particularly valuable for farmers producing Sarson Cake.
The mustard crop, cultivated in 26.02 thousand hac land in Pakistan, is crucial for the farming community due to its ripening in March. With an annual production of 102.0 thousand tons, mustard is used for seed cake and oil, providing high nutritional value for animals. Major growing areas include Attock, Bahawalpur, Bhawalnagr, Chakwal, Faisalabad, Jehlum, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Rawalpindi, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Current Sarso Rate and Mustard Cost in Pakistan
| Cities | Minimum Price (40kg) | Maximum Price (40kg) |
| Attock | 5880 | 6275 |
| Ahmedpur East | 6000 | 6475 |
| Christian | 5930 | 6155 |
| Bhawalnagar | 5900 | 6350 |
| Bhakkar | 5980 | 6460 |
| Burewala | 5925 | 6425 |
| Bhalwal | 5900 | 6310 |
| Chistian | 5910 | 6390 |
| Chakwal | 5920 | 6360 |
| Chiniot | 5950 | 6240 |
| Christian | 5910 | 6390 |
| Daska | 5915 | 5998 |
| Faisalabad | 5820 | 6250 |
| Gujranwala | 5930 | 6280 |
| Gojra | 5970 | 6270 |
| Hafizabad | 5870 | 6160 |
| Hyderabad | 5870 | 6220 |
Mustard is a commercial crop in Pakistan and India, used by farmers for financial support and fuel wood. Despite its high cultivation area, the need for modern agriculture production technologies is urgent. The government should support farmers with better prices and adapt to the latest technologies for better production. Read More