Agriculture in Beed District: Deccan black-soil tract; cotton, oilseeds, sugarcane and horticulture
Beed is one of Maharashtra's notable agricultural districts, best known for Deccan black-soil tract; cotton, oilseeds, sugarcane and horticulture. Its farmland is fed by local canals and wells and sits on predominantly deep black cotton soil (vertisol) soil, a combination that favours sugarcane, onion, grapes. Unlike a generic state average, Beed'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 Beed
The district's main crops are Sugarcane, Onion, Grapes, Cotton, Soybean, Jowar (Sorghum), tur. sugarcane leads the local economy, so Beed farmers should track the Sugarcane rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The deep black cotton soil (vertisol) soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Beed (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Beed'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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🎋 Sugarcane | Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months | ₹350/qtl |
| 🧅 Onion | Kharif (Jun-Jul sow) & Rabi (Oct-Nov sow) | ₹4,300/qtl |
| 🍇 Grapes | Feb-Apr | ₹10,500/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,950/qtl |
| 🫘 Soybean | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Nov) | ₹5,670/qtl |
| 🌾 Jowar (Sorghum) | Kharif & Rabi | ₹2,900/qtl |
| tur | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Beed
With deep black cotton soil (vertisol) soil and canal and groundwater irrigation, the priority for Beed 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 deep black cotton soil (vertisol) plot needs.
Best Way to Sell sugarcane from Beed
Since sugarcane is central to Beed, time your sale using the live sugarcane rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Maharashtra price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Beed.
Live Mandi Prices in Beed Today
These are the crops actually trading in Beed's markets (Gevrai APMC, Kille Dharur APMC, Majalgaon APMC), with today's modal price per quintal:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹2,000 | ₹4,651 | ₹2,850 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹5,199 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | ₹2,100 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 |
| Red gram/Arhar/Tur(whole) | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 |
| Wheat | ₹2,601 | ₹2,880 | ₹2,715 |
| Onion | ₹400 | ₹1,400 | ₹700 |
| Groundnut | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Beed, Maharashtra. Updated daily.
Government Schemes for Beed Farmers
Farmers in Beed 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 Beed's sugarcane growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Beed district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.