Rayda production in the country is likely to increase

New delhi date. 28 September 2020, Monday

The production of rye is expected to increase in the country as the Indian government has banned the blending of rye oil with other edible oils. The government's decision will help reduce edible oil imports, industry sources said.

This decision will benefit both farmers and consumers. Consumers will now be able to get absolutely pure Rhida oil. Rye oil is usually mixed with palm oil, rice bran and soybean oil, the sources said.

This decision of the government is being implemented from October 1. This will require an additional five lakh tonnes of rye oil to meet the demand for rye oil in the country. To increase this production of rye oil, the industry will need an additional 12 to 15 lakh tonnes of rye.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has sent a letter to the Food Safety Commissioners of each of the states and Union Territories informing them of the decision, government sources said.

This decision will encourage farmers in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to grow more rye. This will also increase the income of farmers.

During the rabi season of 2017-20 (July-June), the country's rye production was 21.12 lakh tonnes. Compared to last year's oil year, the current year's oil year, i.e. from November 2017 to October 2020, the country's edible oil imports are expected to fall to around 1.5 million tonnes. Imports have been declining due to declining demand due to the Corona epidemic.