The paper attempts to study the growth and instability of rapeseed and mustard production in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The time series data on area, production and productivity of rapeseed and mustard pertaining to the period 1980-81 to 2014-15 were used for the study. The study relates to 1980-81 to 2014-15 which is further divided into four sub- periods. The area under rapeseed and mustard has registered positive growth rate in all three zones viz. North Eastern Plain Zone, Eastern Plain Zone and Vindhyan Zone. The area, production and productivity of rapeseed and mustard are found to be highest in Eastern Plain Zone. | Growth in mustard and rapeseed production A zone wise analysis in Eastern Uttar Pradesh India