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 | Today's Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,000/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,950/qtl |
| ⚪ Sesame (Til) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹10,850/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 medium black 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.
Live Mandi Prices in Amreli Today
These are the crops actually trading in Amreli's markets (Rajula APMC, Dhari APMC, Amreli APMC, Bagasara APMC and 2 more), with today's modal price per quintal:
| 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. Updated daily.
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.