India is preparing for large-scale cultivation of herbicide-tolerant mustard hybrids during the 2026–27 rabi season. The new varieties are designed to combat the parasitic weed Orobanche, which significantly reduces mustard productivity and affects domestic edible oil production. BulletsIn India will begin wider cultivation of herbicide-tolerant mustard hybrids in the 2026–27 rabi season. The hybrids are