Agriculture in North Goa District: West Coast Plains and Ghats
Goa falls mainly in the West Coast Plains and Ghats agro-climatic zone (humid tropical, 2000-3000mm of rain a year across the zone), where high-rainfall plantation belt of the Konkan and Malabar coast is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly laterite and coastal alluvial soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Rice (Paddy), Coconut, Arecanut (Supari), spices, Cashew Nut, Banana, rubber.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of North Goa itself. What actually trades in North Goa's own mandis is listed below. North Goa's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the West Coast Plains and Ghats
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,680/qtl |
| 🥥 Coconut | Year-round perennial (peak: Nov-Jan) | ₹5,550/qtl |
| 🌰 Arecanut (Supari) | Winter harvest | ₹28,899/qtl |
| spices | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🌰 Cashew Nut | Mar-May | ₹10,500/qtl |
| 🍌 Banana | Year-round (12-15 months from planting) | ₹3,800/qtl |
| rubber | 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 North Goa
These are the crops actually trading in North Goa's markets (Mapusa APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Chilli | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| Brinjal | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for North Goa, Goa, as of 1 June 2026.
What North Goa Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, North Goa's largest crops by area were Rice (Paddy), Groundnut, Sugarcane. Rice (Paddy) alone covered 12,846 ha (99% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 2,622 kg/ha, 12% above the Goa average.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Goa avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (Paddy) | 12,846 | 33,684 | 2,622 | 2,348 | -7% |
| Groundnut | 61 | 111 | 1,820 | 1,820 | -64% |
| Sugarcane | 14 | 861 | 61,506 | 54,048 | -83% |
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. Goa average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in North Goa
North Goa receives about 2202 mm of rain in an average year, 88% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (625 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 32°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 23°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 88% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- At about 2202 mm a year, water is plentiful in season; field drainage matters as much as irrigation, and paddy and plantation crops suit the climate.
- 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 | 1 | 30° | 23° |
| February | 1 | 31° | 24° |
| March | 9 | 32° | 25° |
| April | 16 | 32° | 26° |
| May | 75 | 32° | 27° |
| June | 583 | 29° | 27° |
| July | 625 | 28° | 26° |
| August | 454 | 27° | 26° |
| September | 267 | 28° | 26° |
| October | 140 | 29° | 25° |
| November | 27 | 30° | 24° |
| December | 4 | 30° | 23° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of North Goa district (15.6039, 73.9967). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For North Goa Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near North Goa
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- South Goa - 30 km
- Sindhudurg, Maharashtra - 70 km
- Kolhapur, Maharashtra - 96 km
- Belagavi, Karnataka - 114 km
- Uttara Kannada, Karnataka - 120 km
- Dharwad, Karnataka - 125 km
Government Schemes for North Goa Farmers
Farmers in North Goa 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 North Goa's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the North Goa district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.