Agriculture in Jamnagar District: Gujarat Plains and Hills
Gujarat falls mainly in the Gujarat Plains and Hills agro-climatic zone (arid to semi-arid, 340-1793mm of rain a year across the zone), where groundnut, cotton and castor belt with major oilseed output is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly black, alluvial and sandy (saline coastal) soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Groundnut, Cotton, Wheat, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Castor, Cumin (Jeera), Tobacco.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Jamnagar itself. What actually trades in Jamnagar's own mandis is listed below. Jamnagar's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the Gujarat Plains and Hills
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹6,913/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,250/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,604/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,300/qtl |
| 🌿 Castor | Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) | ₹7,530/qtl |
| 🌿 Cumin (Jeera) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,495/qtl |
| 🍂 Tobacco | Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr) | ₹2,200/qtl |
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 Jamnagar
These are the crops actually trading in Jamnagar's markets (Jamnagar APMC, Kalawad APMC, Jam Jodhpur APMC, Dhrol APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut | ₹5,250 | ₹9,400 | ₹7,300 |
| Wheat | ₹1,625 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,148 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | ₹3,500 | ₹5,155 | ₹4,627 |
| Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) | ₹7,500 | ₹18,100 | ₹11,408 |
| Mustard | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,575 |
| Cotton | ₹6,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,125 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | ₹5,000 | ₹7,925 | ₹7,288 |
| Methi Seeds | ₹5,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹5,658 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹1,500 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,138 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹4,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,380 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Jamnagar, Gujarat, as of 1 June 2026.
What Jamnagar Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Jamnagar's largest crops by area were Groundnut, Cotton, Gram (Chana). Groundnut alone covered 1,83,050 ha (40% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 3,009 kg/ha, 13% above the Gujarat average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Gram (Chana) area +81%, Moong (Green Gram) area -32%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Gujarat avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut | 1,83,050 | 5,50,844 | 3,009 | 2,657 | +21% |
| Cotton | 1,31,541 | 4,03,880 | 522 | 3,018 | -21% |
| Gram (Chana) | 79,140 | 1,64,811 | 2,083 | 1,841 | +81% |
| Wheat | 34,089 | 1,29,368 | 3,795 | 3,017 | -30% |
| Sesame (Til) | 6,098 | 4,944 | 811 | 826 | +7% |
| Soybean | 5,998 | 12,349 | 2,059 | 1,523 | - |
| Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) | 3,538 | 5,606 | 1,584 | 1,162 | +266% |
| Castor | 3,035 | 9,776 | 3,221 | 2,105 | -27% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 2,304 | 1,945 | 844 | 970 | -32% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 2,018 | 1,568 | 777 | 787 | +2% |
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 Jamnagar
Jamnagar receives about 640 mm of rain in an average year, 96% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (216 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 35°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 14°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in July, 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.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 26° | 14° |
| February | 0 | 29° | 16° |
| March | 1 | 32° | 20° |
| April | 2 | 35° | 23° |
| May | 3 | 35° | 26° |
| June | 83 | 34° | 28° |
| July | 216 | 31° | 27° |
| August | 200 | 30° | 26° |
| September | 116 | 31° | 25° |
| October | 10 | 33° | 23° |
| November | 8 | 31° | 20° |
| December | 0 | 28° | 16° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Jamnagar district (22.33, 70.1328). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Jamnagar Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Jamnagar
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Porbandar - 86 km
- Morbi - 93 km
- Rajkot - 97 km
- Junagadh - 115 km
- Devbhoomi Dwarka - 121 km
- Kutch - 140 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Gujarat
Government Schemes for Jamnagar Farmers
Farmers in Jamnagar 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 Jamnagar's groundnut growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Jamnagar district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.