Agriculture in Amreli District: Groundnut and cotton belt
Amreli is one of Gujarat's notable agricultural districts, best known for groundnut and cotton belt. Its farmland is fed by Shetrunji and sits on predominantly medium black soil, a combination that favours groundnut, cotton, sesame. Unlike a generic state average, Amreli'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 Amreli
The district's main crops are Groundnut, Cotton, Sesame (Til). groundnut leads the local economy, so Amreli farmers should track the Groundnut rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The medium black soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Amreli (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Amreli's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (16 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,300/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,300/qtl |
| ⚪ Sesame (Til) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹14,368/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Amreli
With medium black soil and water from the Shetrunji, the priority for Amreli farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your plot needs.
Best Way to Sell groundnut from Amreli
Since groundnut is central to Amreli, time your sale using the live groundnut rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Gujarat price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Amreli.
Mandi Prices in Amreli
These are the crops actually trading in Amreli's markets (Rajula APMC, Dhari APMC, Amreli APMC, Bagasara APMC and 2 more), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) | ₹5,500 | ₹17,755 | ₹12,565 |
| Groundnut | ₹5,450 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,100 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹6,500 | ₹8,325 | ₹7,500 |
| Ground Nut Seed | ₹7,755 | ₹9,125 | ₹8,500 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹4,000 | ₹5,795 | ₹5,038 |
| Soyabean | ₹6,000 | ₹7,050 | ₹6,390 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | ₹2,500 | ₹7,790 | ₹5,145 |
| Groundnut(Split) | ₹5,200 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,225 |
| Cummin Seed(Jeera) | ₹11,525 | ₹18,210 | ₹17,500 |
| Wheat | ₹2,200 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,350 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Amreli, Gujarat, as of 1 June 2026.
What Amreli Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Amreli's largest crops by area were Cotton, Groundnut, Gram (Chana). Cotton alone covered 2,98,865 ha (44% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 505 kg/ha, 83% below the Gujarat average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Groundnut area +80%, Wheat area +79%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Gujarat avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 2,98,865 | 8,87,872 | 505 | 3,018 | -26% |
| Groundnut | 2,09,432 | 5,49,082 | 2,622 | 2,657 | +80% |
| Gram (Chana) | 93,514 | 1,69,212 | 1,809 | 1,841 | +405% |
| Wheat | 42,442 | 1,50,152 | 3,538 | 3,017 | +79% |
| Sesame (Til) | 13,602 | 10,342 | 760 | 826 | +56% |
| Soybean | 13,128 | 21,261 | 1,620 | 1,523 | - |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 5,485 | 14,645 | 2,670 | 2,531 | -11% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 2,171 | 1,553 | 715 | 970 | -34% |
| Castor | 1,503 | 3,164 | 2,105 | 2,105 | +129% |
| Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) | 1,173 | 1,515 | 1,292 | 1,162 | -26% |
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. Gujarat average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Amreli
Amreli receives about 816 mm of rain in an average year, 96% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (272 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 41°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 12°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 96% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- January days still average 30°C, too warm for wheat to yield well; the cool season suits warm-tolerant pulses, oilseeds and vegetables better.
- May days average 41°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 30° | 12° |
| February | 1 | 33° | 15° |
| March | 1 | 38° | 19° |
| April | 2 | 41° | 23° |
| May | 3 | 41° | 25° |
| June | 143 | 36° | 26° |
| July | 272 | 31° | 25° |
| August | 224 | 30° | 24° |
| September | 145 | 31° | 23° |
| October | 16 | 33° | 21° |
| November | 7 | 32° | 17° |
| December | 1 | 30° | 14° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Amreli district (21.4176, 71.2496). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Amreli Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Amreli
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
Land records and Farmer ID in Gujarat
Government Schemes for Amreli Farmers
Farmers in Amreli 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 Amreli's groundnut growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Amreli district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.