Agriculture in Sirohi District: Western Dry Region
Rajasthan falls mainly in the Western Dry Region agro-climatic zone (arid hot desert, 100-400mm of rain a year across the zone), where Thar desert margin; drought-hardy millets, pulses and irrigated mustard is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly sandy desert and saline soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Bajra (Pearl Millet), moth bean, Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed), Cumin (Jeera), Mustard (Rapeseed), Wheat.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Sirohi itself. Sirohi's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the Western Dry Region
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,300/qtl |
| moth bean | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🌿 Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹4,500/qtl |
| 🌿 Cumin (Jeera) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,495/qtl |
| 🌿 Mustard (Rapeseed) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹7,540/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,604/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.
What Sirohi Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Sirohi's largest crops by area were Castor, Wheat, Groundnut. Castor alone covered 52,281 ha (26% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 1,915 kg/ha, 25% above the Rajasthan average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Mustard (Rapeseed) area +133%, Groundnut area +90%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Rajasthan avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castor | 52,281 | 1,00,116 | 1,915 | 1,535 | +18% |
| Wheat | 36,249 | 1,29,014 | 3,559 | 3,559 | +7% |
| Groundnut | 32,387 | 71,891 | 2,220 | 2,024 | +90% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 25,319 | 40,304 | 1,592 | 1,552 | +133% |
| Maize (Corn) | 13,350 | 33,448 | 2,505 | 2,658 | -35% |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 8,970 | 14,176 | 1,580 | 1,147 | -33% |
| Sesame (Til) | 8,714 | 3,724 | 427 | 363 | -52% |
| Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) | 5,367 | 4,567 | 851 | 662 | -54% |
| Gram (Chana) | 4,581 | 5,661 | 1,236 | 1,215 | -8% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 4,386 | 1,841 | 420 | 365 | +33% |
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 Sirohi
Sirohi receives about 573 mm of rain in an average year, 94% of it in June-September. The wettest month is August (199 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 41°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 9°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in July, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 94% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- May days average 41°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 25° | 9° |
| February | 3 | 29° | 12° |
| March | 3 | 34° | 17° |
| April | 5 | 39° | 22° |
| May | 10 | 41° | 25° |
| June | 59 | 39° | 26° |
| July | 195 | 34° | 25° |
| August | 199 | 31° | 23° |
| September | 86 | 32° | 22° |
| October | 5 | 33° | 19° |
| November | 4 | 30° | 15° |
| December | 2 | 27° | 11° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Sirohi district (24.8114, 72.83). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Sirohi Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Sirohi
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Banaskantha, Gujarat - 67 km
- Jalore - 68 km
- Udaipur - 71 km
- Pali - 93 km
- Sabarkantha, Gujarat - 106 km
- Rajsamand - 113 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Rajasthan
Government Schemes for Sirohi Farmers
Farmers in Sirohi 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 Sirohi's bajra growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Sirohi district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.