Agriculture in Nagaur District: Cumin (jeera) and Mothbean belt
Nagaur is one of Rajasthan's notable agricultural districts, best known for cumin (jeera) and Mothbean belt. Its farmland is fed by arid and sits on predominantly sandy soil, a combination that favours cumin, moth bean, bajra. Unlike a generic state average, Nagaur'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 Nagaur
The district's main crops are Cumin (Jeera), moth bean, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Mustard (Rapeseed). cumin leads the local economy, so Nagaur farmers should track the Cumin (Jeera) rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The sandy soil here drains fast and suits bajra, pulses, cumin and guar with careful water use.
Crop Calendar for Nagaur (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Nagaur'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) |
|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Cumin (Jeera) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,495/qtl |
| moth bean | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,300/qtl |
| 🌿 Mustard (Rapeseed) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,540/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Nagaur
With sandy soil and water from the arid, the priority for Nagaur 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 cumin from Nagaur
Since cumin is central to Nagaur, time your sale using the live cumin rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Rajasthan price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Nagaur.
Mandi Prices in Nagaur
These are the crops actually trading in Nagaur's markets (Jayal APMC, Degana APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹5,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹5,400 | ₹5,580 | ₹5,490 |
| Asalia | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Nagaur, Rajasthan, as of 1 June 2026.
What Nagaur Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Nagaur's largest crops by area were Moong (Green Gram), Bajra (Pearl Millet), Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed). Moong (Green Gram) alone covered 4,04,754 ha (44% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 509 kg/ha, 1% below the Rajasthan average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Barley area -87%, Sesame (Til) area -75%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Rajasthan avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moong (Green Gram) | 4,04,754 | 2,05,971 | 509 | 516 | -41% |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 1,47,622 | 1,09,710 | 743 | 1,147 | -51% |
| Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) | 1,05,005 | 81,055 | 772 | 662 | +5% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 66,578 | 78,542 | 1,180 | 1,552 | -8% |
| Cotton | 64,688 | 1,65,402 | 435 | 2,847 | +16% |
| Gram (Chana) | 48,126 | 55,868 | 1,161 | 1,215 | -63% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 32,575 | 13,453 | 413 | 811 | -40% |
| Wheat | 26,540 | 94,460 | 3,559 | 3,559 | -61% |
| Groundnut | 17,723 | 19,463 | 1,098 | 2,024 | 0% |
| Sesame (Til) | 2,000 | 548 | 274 | 363 | -75% |
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. Rajasthan average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Nagaur
Nagaur receives about 372 mm of rain in an average year, 84% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (110 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 42°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 7°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in July, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 84% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- At about 372 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 7°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 | 3 | 23° | 7° |
| February | 8 | 27° | 10° |
| March | 7 | 33° | 16° |
| April | 9 | 39° | 22° |
| May | 20 | 42° | 27° |
| June | 48 | 41° | 29° |
| July | 110 | 37° | 27° |
| August | 107 | 35° | 25° |
| September | 48 | 36° | 23° |
| October | 7 | 35° | 19° |
| November | 3 | 30° | 14° |
| December | 2 | 25° | 9° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Nagaur district (26.9873, 73.7389). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Nagaur Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Nagaur
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Jodhpur - 100 km
- Didwana-Kuchaman - 104 km
- Beawar - 113 km
- Phalodi - 115 km
- Ajmer - 121 km
- Bikaner - 140 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Rajasthan
Government Schemes for Nagaur Farmers
Farmers in Nagaur 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 Nagaur's cumin growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Nagaur district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.