Agriculture in Sehore District: Soybean heartland of MP
Sehore is one of Madhya Pradesh's notable agricultural districts, best known for soybean heartland of MP. Its farmland is fed by Narmada and sits on predominantly black soil, a combination that favours soybean, wheat, gram. Unlike a generic state average, Sehore'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 Sehore
The district's main crops are Soybean, Wheat, Gram (Chana). soybean leads the local economy, so Sehore farmers should track the Soybean rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The black soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Sehore (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Sehore'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 (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🫘 Soybean | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Nov) | ₹5,650/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,604/qtl |
| 🫘 Gram (Chana) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹6,650/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Sehore
With black soil and water from the Narmada, the priority for Sehore 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 soybean from Sehore
Since soybean is central to Sehore, time your sale using the live soybean rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Madhya Pradesh price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Sehore.
Mandi Prices in Sehore
These are the crops actually trading in Sehore's markets (Sehore APMC, Nasrullaganj APMC, Jawar APMC, Ashta APMC and 1 more), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | ₹2,104 | ₹4,490 | ₹2,502 |
| Soyabean | ₹4,500 | ₹9,450 | ₹7,295 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹5,600 | ₹5,670 | ₹5,641 |
| Garlic | ₹500 | ₹10,600 | ₹8,500 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹1,600 | ₹7,255 | ₹7,000 |
| Maize | ₹1,741 | ₹1,913 | ₹1,913 |
| mango powder | ₹5,267 | ₹5,401 | ₹5,401 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, as of 1 June 2026.
What Sehore Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Sehore's largest crops by area were Soybean, Wheat, Moong (Green Gram). Soybean alone covered 3,17,650 ha (39% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 769 kg/ha, 16% below the Madhya Pradesh average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Maize (Corn) area +172%, Masur (Lentil) area +167%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Madhya Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean | 3,17,650 | 2,44,260 | 769 | 916 | -4% |
| Wheat | 2,67,358 | 9,81,212 | 3,670 | 3,143 | -21% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 99,251 | 1,23,565 | 1,245 | 1,152 | +159% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 46,576 | 1,17,957 | 2,533 | 2,338 | +39% |
| Maize (Corn) | 36,945 | 95,035 | 2,572 | 2,899 | +172% |
| Gram (Chana) | 32,677 | 48,973 | 1,499 | 1,543 | -31% |
| Masur (Lentil) | 8,594 | 9,025 | 1,050 | 956 | +167% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 1,335 | 1,359 | 1,018 | 1,322 | +574% |
| Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) | 406 | 313 | 772 | 837 | -86% |
| Groundnut | 78 | 122 | 1,569 | 2,207 | -79% |
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. Madhya Pradesh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Sehore
Sehore receives about 1153 mm of rain in an average year, 92% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (392 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 43°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 9°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 92% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- May days average 43°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 27° | 9° |
| February | 8 | 31° | 13° |
| March | 11 | 36° | 18° |
| April | 5 | 41° | 23° |
| May | 14 | 43° | 27° |
| June | 155 | 37° | 26° |
| July | 392 | 31° | 23° |
| August | 356 | 29° | 23° |
| September | 159 | 30° | 22° |
| October | 27 | 30° | 18° |
| November | 12 | 29° | 14° |
| December | 5 | 27° | 10° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Sehore district (23.115, 77.0665). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Sehore Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Sehore
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
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Government Schemes for Sehore Farmers
Farmers in Sehore 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 Sehore's soybean growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Sehore district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.