Agriculture in Alluri Sitharama Raju District: East Coast Plains and Hills
Andhra Pradesh falls mainly in the East Coast Plains and Hills agro-climatic zone (hot humid, 780-1300mm of rain a year across the zone), where deltaic rice bowls (Kaveri, Godavari, Mahanadi) with coconut and chilli is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly alluvial coastal and red loam soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Rice (Paddy), Sugarcane, Groundnut, Coconut, chilli, oilseeds.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Alluri Sitharama Raju itself. What actually trades in Alluri Sitharama Raju's own mandis is listed below. Alluri Sitharama Raju's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the East Coast Plains and Hills
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (16 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,750/qtl |
| 🎋 Sugarcane | Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months | ₹350/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,300/qtl |
| 🥥 Coconut | Year-round perennial (peak: Nov-Jan) | ₹5,550/qtl |
| chilli | Local seasonal crop | - |
| oilseeds | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation
Drip and sprinkler subsidies (45-90%) and a solar pump cut water and power costs. Because soils vary field to field inside a zone, a free soil health card is the only reliable guide to what your own plot needs.
Mandi Prices in Alluri Sitharama Raju
These are the crops actually trading in Alluri Sitharama Raju's markets (Paderu APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Alluri Sitharama Raju, Andhra Pradesh, as of 1 June 2026.
What Alluri Sitharama Raju Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Alluri Sitharama Raju's largest crops by area were Rice (Paddy), Ragi (Finger Millet), Urad (Black Gram). Rice (Paddy) alone covered 56,953 ha (69% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 3,150 kg/ha, 20% below the Andhra Pradesh average.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Andhra Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (Paddy) | 56,953 | 1,79,394 | 3,150 | 3,928 | - |
| Ragi (Finger Millet) | 14,102 | 18,570 | 1,317 | 1,456 | - |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 2,541 | 2,323 | 914 | 1,225 | - |
| Maize (Corn) | 2,343 | 7,808 | 3,333 | 6,510 | - |
| Cotton | 2,009 | 7,176 | 607 | 2,800 | - |
| Groundnut | 1,733 | 3,136 | 1,810 | 1,151 | - |
| Niger Seed | 1,000 | 366 | 366 | 366 | - |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 364 | 345 | 949 | 907 | - |
| Sesame (Til) | 323 | 51 | 158 | 283 | - |
| Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) | 207 | 83 | 402 | 475 | - |
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. Field crops only - vegetables, fruit and spices are counted separately. Andhra Pradesh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Alluri Sitharama Raju
Alluri Sitharama Raju receives about 1402 mm of rain in an average year, 71% of it in June-September. The wettest month is August (277 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 36°C) and nights coolest in December (average low 12°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 26° | 13° |
| February | 9 | 30° | 15° |
| March | 16 | 34° | 19° |
| April | 40 | 36° | 21° |
| May | 70 | 35° | 23° |
| June | 198 | 30° | 22° |
| July | 275 | 27° | 21° |
| August | 277 | 26° | 21° |
| September | 252 | 27° | 21° |
| October | 187 | 26° | 19° |
| November | 54 | 25° | 15° |
| December | 17 | 24° | 12° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Alluri Sitharama Raju district (18.0592, 82.6749). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Alluri Sitharama Raju Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Alluri Sitharama Raju
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Anakapalli - 44 km
- Visakhapatnam - 70 km
- Koraput, Odisha - 74 km
- Malkangiri, Odisha - 80 km
- Vizianagaram - 87 km
- Kakinada - 117 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Andhra Pradesh
Government Schemes for Alluri Sitharama Raju Farmers
Farmers in Alluri Sitharama Raju are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Alluri Sitharama Raju's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Alluri Sitharama Raju district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.