Agriculture in Hisar District: Cotton and dairy hub
Hisar is one of Haryana's notable agricultural districts, best known for cotton and dairy hub. Its farmland is fed by canal-irrigated and sits on predominantly sandy, semi-arid soil, a combination that favours cotton, wheat, mustard. Unlike a generic state average, Hisar'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 Hisar
The district's main crops are Cotton, Wheat, Mustard (Rapeseed), Bajra (Pearl Millet). cotton leads the local economy, so Hisar farmers should track the Cotton rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The sandy, semi-arid soil here drains fast and suits bajra, pulses, cumin and guar with careful water use.
Crop Calendar for Hisar (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Hisar'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) |
|---|---|---|
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,300/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,642/qtl |
| 🌿 Mustard (Rapeseed) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹8,000/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,380/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Hisar
With sandy, semi-arid soil and water from the canal-irrigated, the priority for Hisar 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 plot needs.
Best Way to Sell cotton from Hisar
Since cotton is central to Hisar, time your sale using the live cotton rate. Sell at Hisar Mandi and compare with neighbouring mandis. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Hisar.
What Hisar Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Hisar's largest crops by area were Wheat, Rice (Paddy), Cotton. Wheat alone covered 2,24,429 ha (45% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 4,883 kg/ha, 2% above the Haryana average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Barley area +99%, Moong (Green Gram) area +58%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Haryana avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 2,24,429 | 10,95,826 | 4,883 | 4,774 | 0% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 1,11,405 | 3,61,803 | 3,248 | 3,766 | +32% |
| Cotton | 87,869 | 2,38,970 | 462 | 2,953 | -39% |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 34,450 | 74,412 | 2,160 | 2,225 | +27% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 20,133 | 18,836 | 936 | 907 | +58% |
| Gram (Chana) | 9,860 | 18,130 | 1,839 | 1,688 | -30% |
| Barley | 4,340 | 16,441 | 3,788 | 3,653 | +99% |
| Sugarcane | 1,730 | 1,40,924 | 81,459 | 81,382 | +33% |
| Maize (Corn) | 52 | 106 | 2,048 | 3,716 | -81% |
| Sunflower | 1 | 2 | 2,158 | 2,158 | - |
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. Haryana average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Hisar
Hisar receives about 470 mm of rain in an average year, 77% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (116 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 42°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 6°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in July, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- At about 470 mm a year this is dry country: hardy crops (bajra, guar, moth, pulses), water harvesting and drip irrigation make the most of every millimetre.
- Winter nights average about 6°C, cool enough for rabi crops such as wheat, mustard, gram and potato.
- May days average 42°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 21° | 6° |
| February | 16 | 25° | 9° |
| March | 19 | 32° | 15° |
| April | 16 | 38° | 22° |
| May | 33 | 42° | 27° |
| June | 68 | 42° | 30° |
| July | 116 | 39° | 29° |
| August | 104 | 37° | 27° |
| September | 72 | 36° | 24° |
| October | 6 | 34° | 19° |
| November | 4 | 28° | 14° |
| December | 5 | 23° | 8° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Hisar district (29.2397, 75.8175). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Hisar Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Hisar
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Fatehabad - 40 km
- Bhiwani - 57 km
- Jind - 59 km
- Charkhi Dadri - 77 km
- Mansa, Punjab - 78 km
- Rohtak - 84 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Haryana
Government Schemes for Hisar Farmers
Farmers in Hisar 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 Hisar's cotton growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Hisar district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.