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Dilip Patel
Ahmedabad, October 27, 2025
Gujarat has experienced four spells of unseasonal rain: before Navratri, during Navratri, during Diwali, and after Diwali.
The Agriculture Department had estimated that this would result in the production of 12 million 57 thousand tons of grains, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds. However, if the four spells of rain cause a 30 percent loss, it can be estimated that farmers have suffered losses ranging from 350 thousand tons to 4 lakh tons.
At a 10 percent loss, the loss can be estimated at 12 lakh 05 thousand 700 tons.
At a 30 percent loss, the loss can be estimated at 3.6 million tons.
Price Loss
If the average price of all crops is only Rs. 25 per kg, the estimated loss can range from Rs. 3,000 crore to Rs. 9,000 crore.
If the average price of a kilogram is ₹50, this is three times more than vegetables. This could result in losses of up to ₹27,000 crore.
Damage to Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Chilies, and Spices –
Vegetables, fruits, flowers, chilies, and spices are cultivated across 2.16 million hectares, producing 28.6 million tons annually. The average production per hectare is 13 tons. If the price and loss estimates are only 10 percent, a production loss of 2.8 million tons can be expected.
Unseasonal rains adversely affected the good production of Custard Apple.
Where did it rain?
Unseasonal rain in Gir Somnath: Kodinar
Peanuts and Soybeans
October 25, 2025
After six days of rain, most of the region has received rain. Coastal Gujarat and Saurashtra – South Gujarat, North Gujarat, Kutch
Custard apple trees in Bhavnagar were uprooted, while others rotted. This resulted in losses ranging from 10 to 20 percent.
October 27, 2025
Rice crops were to be harvested across 55,000 hectares in Navsari district. Farmers have suffered financial losses. Mills and rice processors will purchase the soaked paddy at lower prices.
May 4, 2025
Unseasonal rains were recorded in Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, and Surendranagar. The summer drought caused significant damage to agricultural and horticultural crops.
May 5, 2025
Unseasonal rains occurred in many parts of Gujarat. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in many parts of the state over the next five days.
May 6, 2025
Rainfall occurred in 168 talukas of North Gujarat, Mavathu.
May 10, 2025
Unseasonal rains damaged several crops, including sesame, millet, and mung beans.
May 17, 2025
Rainfall on March 15, 2015
In Talala, Somnath, Mavathu and strong winds severely affected the mango crop. Mangoes fell, resulting in crop losses of 50%, papaya 20%, banana 15%, sesame 40%, and paddy 15%.
September 29, 2025
Farmers in Saurashtra and Kutch districts suffered heavy crop losses due to the devastation caused by late rains.
The Agriculture Department had presented estimates for sowing and production for 2025-26. However, there have been three post-monsoon rains, causing significant damage due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and winds.
Therefore, farmers are saying that this important crop is likely to have an average yield of 30 percent.
Rice
The Agriculture Department had estimated the harvesting of 2.2 million tons of rice from 9 lakh hectares. The average yield of rice was estimated at 2,500 kilograms per hectare.
Sowing of Other Cereals
Other cereals were estimated to be sown on 478,000 hectares during the monsoon season.
The harvesting of 872,000 tons of other cereals was estimated at around 2,200 kilograms per hectare. This included sorghum, millet, maize, ragi, and small grains.
Pulses
A total of 460,000 hectares of tur, urad, green gram, and fenugreek were sown, and production was estimated at 485,000 tons. An average of 1,950 kilograms of pulses was to be harvested per hectare.
Oilseeds
Oilseeds were sown on 3.177 million hectares, with a production of 8.5 million tons, with an average harvest of 2,688 kilograms per hectare.
Groundnuts
6.6 million tons were harvested on 2.2 million hectares. The Agriculture Department had predicted an average harvest of 2,990 kilograms per hectare.
Soybeans
A total of 287,000 hectares were sown, and 471,000 tons were expected to be harvested. Production was estimated at 1,642 kilograms per hectare.
Castor
Castor seeds are also growing in the fields. Production was expected to be 1.435 million tons on 634,000 hectares. Production was expected to be 2,265 kilograms per hectare.
Cotton
Cotton is estimated to be sown on 2.14 million hectares, with a production of 7.338 million bales. This is estimated to be 582.49 kilograms per hectare.
