Agriculture in Hyderabad District: Southern Plateau and Hills
Telangana falls mainly in the Southern Plateau and Hills agro-climatic zone (semi-arid, 677-1000mm of rain a year across the zone), where rain-fed millet, groundnut and chilli belt of the southern Deccan is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly red sandy loam and shallow black soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Ragi (Finger Millet), Jowar (Sorghum), Groundnut, pulses, Cotton, chilli, oilseeds.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Hyderabad itself. What actually trades in Hyderabad's own mandis is listed below. Hyderabad's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the Southern Plateau and Hills
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Ragi (Finger Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹2,776/qtl |
| 🌾 Jowar (Sorghum) | Kharif & Rabi | ₹3,608/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹6,913/qtl |
| pulses | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,250/qtl |
| chilli | Local seasonal crop | - |
| oilseeds | Local seasonal crop | - |
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.
Mandi Prices in Hyderabad
These are the crops actually trading in Hyderabad's markets (Bowenpally APMC, L B Nagar APMC, Mahboob Manison APMC, Gudimalkapur APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | ₹300 | ₹1,000 | ₹633 |
| French Beans(Frasbean) | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,833 |
| Snakeguard | ₹500 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 |
| Cluster beans | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 |
| Green Chilli | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,050 |
| Tomato | ₹800 | ₹3,200 | ₹2,450 |
| Carrot | ₹500 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 |
| Beetroot | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,550 |
| Drumstick | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,450 |
| Potato | ₹500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,150 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Hyderabad, Telangana, as of 1 June 2026.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Hyderabad
Hyderabad receives about 807 mm of rain in an average year, 77% of it in June-September. The wettest month is August (190 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 40°C) and nights coolest in December (average low 14°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- January days still average 29°C, too warm for wheat to yield well; the cool season suits warm-tolerant pulses, oilseeds and vegetables better.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 29° | 14° |
| February | 5 | 33° | 17° |
| March | 20 | 37° | 21° |
| April | 24 | 39° | 24° |
| May | 30 | 40° | 27° |
| June | 108 | 34° | 24° |
| July | 169 | 31° | 22° |
| August | 190 | 29° | 22° |
| September | 151 | 29° | 21° |
| October | 86 | 29° | 19° |
| November | 14 | 28° | 16° |
| December | 3 | 28° | 14° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Hyderabad district (17.3888, 78.4611). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Hyderabad Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Hyderabad
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Medchal-Malkajgiri - 18 km
- Ranga Reddy - 29 km
- Medak - 66 km
- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri - 67 km
- Vikarabad - 77 km
- Siddipet - 83 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Telangana
Government Schemes for Hyderabad Farmers
Farmers in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad's ragi growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the Hyderabad district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.