A B S T R A C T Recently, India has achieved self sufficiency in pulses production by producing 24.51 million tonnes against the demand of 23.44 million tonnes in 2017-18 (GOI) while 15.01 million tonnes edible oils of worth Rs. 66.7 After kharif rice crop, MP state has challenge to grow crop during rabi in rice fallow areas (4.38 mha.) due to lack of irrigation facilities and depleting residual soil moisture. On other side, it is an opportunity to increase oilseeds production for

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... cy in such areas. Suitable varietal selection, mechanical advancement and scientific interventions made it possible to grow crops on residual soil moisture. The mean seed yield over three locations recorded higher in all the cultivars under zero-till as compared to Utera condition. A significantly higher seed yields were harnessed from variety NRCHB 101 followed by PM 25 proved their superiority over rest of entries. The mean per hectare income over three locations was recorded Rs. 36965 under Zero-till which is about 22% higher in comparison to Utera. K e y w o r d s Rapeseed Mustard, Zero-till and Utera Conditions