Agriculture in Anand District: Groundnut, cotton and castor belt with major oilseed output
Anand 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 wheat, bajra, castor. Unlike a generic state average, Anand'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 Anand
The district's main crops are Wheat, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Castor, Cumin (Jeera), Tobacco, Groundnut, Cotton. wheat leads the local economy, so Anand farmers should track the Wheat 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 Anand (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Anand'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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,600/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,430/qtl |
| 🌿 Castor | Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) | ₹7,900/qtl |
| 🌿 Cumin (Jeera) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,900/qtl |
| 🍂 Tobacco | Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr) | ₹3,600/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,000/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,950/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Anand
With black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) soil and canal and groundwater irrigation, the priority for Anand 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 wheat from Anand
Since wheat is central to Anand, time your sale using the live wheat 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 Anand.
Live Mandi Prices in Anand Today
These are the crops actually trading in Anand's markets (Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC, Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC, Khambhat(Grain Market) APMC, Umreth APMC), with today's modal price per quintal:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,225 |
| Potato | ₹800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,225 |
| Onion | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,625 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹1,900 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,210 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,125 |
| Cauliflower | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,750 |
| Ginger(Green) | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 |
| Methi(Leaves) | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| Cabbage | ₹750 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 |
| Paddy(Common) | ₹2,500 | ₹3,450 | ₹2,875 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Anand, Gujarat. Updated daily.
Government Schemes for Anand Farmers
Farmers in Anand 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 Anand's wheat growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Anand district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.