Agriculture in Ahmedabad District: Groundnut, cotton and castor belt with major oilseed output
Ahmedabad is one of Gujarat's notable agricultural districts, best known for groundnut, cotton and castor belt with major oilseed output. Its farmland is fed by local canals and wells and sits on predominantly black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) soil, a combination that favours groundnut, cotton, wheat. Unlike a generic state average, Ahmedabad's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Ahmedabad
The district's main crops are Groundnut, Cotton, Wheat, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Castor, Cumin (Jeera), Tobacco. groundnut leads the local economy, so Ahmedabad farmers should track the Groundnut rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Ahmedabad (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Ahmedabad's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | Today's Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,000/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,500/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,600/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,425/qtl |
| 🌿 Castor | Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) | ₹7,763/qtl |
| 🌿 Cumin (Jeera) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹17,675/qtl |
| 🍂 Tobacco | Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr) | ₹3,000/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Ahmedabad
With black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) soil and canal and groundwater irrigation, the priority for Ahmedabad farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Because the soil drains quickly, a drip system (45-90% subsidy) pays back fast here and a solar pump cuts the high cost of pumping groundwater. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) plot needs.
Best Way to Sell groundnut from Ahmedabad
Since groundnut is central to Ahmedabad, time your sale using the live groundnut rate. Sell at Ahmedabad APMC and compare with neighbouring mandis. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Ahmedabad.
Live Mandi Prices in Ahmedabad Today
These are the crops actually trading in Ahmedabad's markets (Ahmedabad(Chimanbhai Patal Market Vasana) APMC, Ahmedabad APMC, Viramgam APMC, Sanad APMC and 1 more), with today's modal price per quintal:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | ₹700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,083 |
| Wheat | ₹2,150 | ₹2,455 | ₹2,378 |
| Beetroot | ₹1,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 |
| Colacasia | ₹1,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,050 |
| Capsicum | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,250 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | ₹1,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹2,450 |
| Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) | ₹8,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹9,700 |
| Onion | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,550 |
| Methi(Leaves) | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,250 |
| Cauliflower | ₹600 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Updated daily.
Government Schemes for Ahmedabad Farmers
Farmers in Ahmedabad 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 Ahmedabad's groundnut growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Ahmedabad district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.