Agriculture in YSR Kadapa 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 YSR Kadapa itself. What actually trades in YSR Kadapa's own mandis is listed below. YSR Kadapa'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 (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,680/qtl |
| 🎋 Sugarcane | Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months | ₹350/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹6,913/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 YSR Kadapa
These are the crops actually trading in YSR Kadapa's markets (Kadapa), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | ₹8,000 | ₹11,724 | ₹10,679 |
| Groundnut | ₹4,599 | ₹7,319 | ₹6,099 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for YSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, as of 1 June 2026.
What YSR Kadapa Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, YSR Kadapa's largest crops by area were Gram (Chana), Rice (Paddy), Urad (Black Gram). Gram (Chana) alone covered 73,613 ha (39% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 900 kg/ha, 15% below the Andhra Pradesh average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) area +174%, Groundnut area -76%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Andhra Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gram (Chana) | 73,613 | 66,276 | 900 | 1,063 | -19% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 35,238 | 1,14,882 | 3,260 | 3,928 | -16% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 27,252 | 11,501 | 422 | 1,225 | +644% |
| Cotton | 13,444 | 18,796 | 238 | 2,800 | -8% |
| Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) | 11,985 | 4,143 | 346 | 475 | +174% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 6,189 | 9,391 | 1,517 | 3,459 | -68% |
| Groundnut | 5,331 | 10,867 | 2,038 | 1,151 | -76% |
| Sesame (Til) | 4,505 | 1,434 | 318 | 283 | -42% |
| Maize (Corn) | 4,097 | 15,716 | 3,835 | 6,510 | +75% |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 3,049 | 6,754 | 2,215 | 2,310 | -32% |
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 YSR Kadapa
YSR Kadapa receives about 752 mm of rain in an average year, 50% of it in June-September. The wettest month is October (144 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 41°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 16°C).
- Unusually for India, 37% of YSR Kadapa's rain falls in October-December from the north-east monsoon, so the main cropping calendar follows that season rather than June sowing.
- January days still average 30°C, too warm for wheat to yield well; the cool season suits warm-tolerant pulses, oilseeds and vegetables better.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 30° | 16° |
| February | 3 | 34° | 18° |
| March | 11 | 39° | 22° |
| April | 21 | 41° | 25° |
| May | 56 | 39° | 27° |
| June | 66 | 35° | 25° |
| July | 88 | 34° | 24° |
| August | 97 | 33° | 23° |
| September | 128 | 32° | 23° |
| October | 144 | 31° | 22° |
| November | 102 | 29° | 19° |
| December | 29 | 28° | 17° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of YSR Kadapa district (14.5396, 78.6582). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For YSR Kadapa Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near YSR Kadapa
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Ananthapuramu - 64 km
- Annamayya - 84 km
- Sri Sathya Sai - 85 km
- Nandyal - 113 km
- Nellore - 115 km
- Tirupati - 131 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Andhra Pradesh
Government Schemes for YSR Kadapa Farmers
Farmers in YSR Kadapa 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 YSR Kadapa's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the YSR Kadapa district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.