Agriculture in Agra District: One of India's largest potato-producing districts
Agra is one of Uttar Pradesh's notable agricultural districts, best known for one of India's largest potato-producing districts. Its farmland is fed by Yamuna, Utangan and sits on predominantly alluvial loam soil, a combination that favours potato, wheat, bajra. Unlike a generic state average, Agra'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 Agra
The district's main crops are Potato, Wheat, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Mustard (Rapeseed). potato leads the local economy, so Agra farmers should track the Potato rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The alluvial loam soil here is fertile and well-drained, ideal for wheat, rice, sugarcane and vegetables.
Crop Calendar for Agra (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Agra'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 (16 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🥔 Potato | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar) | ₹1,100/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,642/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,380/qtl |
| 🌿 Mustard (Rapeseed) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹8,000/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Agra
With alluvial loam soil and water from the Yamuna, Utangan, the priority for Agra 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 potato from Agra
Since potato is central to Agra, time your sale using the live potato rate. Sell at Agra Mandi Samiti and compare with neighbouring mandis. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Agra.
Mandi Prices in Agra
These are the crops actually trading in Agra's markets (Fatehabad APMC, Samsabad APMC, Khairagarh APMC, Agra APMC and 2 more), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | ₹450 | ₹550 | ₹500 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹5,850 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,175 |
| Tomato | ₹800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,075 |
| Onion | ₹900 | ₹1,100 | ₹951 |
| Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Wheat | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 | ₹2,425 |
| Ginger(Green) | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 |
| Rice | ₹6,238 | ₹6,238 | ₹6,238 |
| Green Chilli | ₹900 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Agra, Uttar Pradesh, as of 1 June 2026.
What Agra Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Agra's largest crops by area were Wheat, Bajra (Pearl Millet), Mustard (Rapeseed). Wheat alone covered 1,25,241 ha (33% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 4,165 kg/ha, 12% above the Uttar Pradesh average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Rice (Paddy) area +226%, Mustard (Rapeseed) area +30%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Uttar Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1,25,241 | 5,21,625 | 4,165 | 3,709 | -9% |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | 1,24,337 | 2,91,027 | 2,341 | 2,034 | +5% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 71,402 | 1,36,080 | 1,906 | 1,484 | +30% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 18,783 | 19,877 | 1,058 | 851 | +4198% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 17,382 | 47,435 | 2,729 | 2,816 | +226% |
| Barley | 7,321 | 21,480 | 2,934 | 2,768 | +22% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 5,946 | 10,162 | 1,709 | 1,622 | +6581% |
| Cotton | 3,741 | 8,378 | 381 | 1,976 | +1048% |
| Maize (Corn) | 1,335 | 4,652 | 3,483 | 2,879 | +676% |
| Gram (Chana) | 1,196 | 2,159 | 1,804 | 1,354 | +68% |
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. Uttar Pradesh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Agra
Agra receives about 627 mm of rain in an average year, 85% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (185 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 44°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.
- 85% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- Winter nights average about 7°C, cool enough for rabi crops such as wheat, mustard, gram and potato.
- March days already average 34°C, so late-sown wheat risks heat stress at grain filling. Sowing by mid-November is safer.
- May days average 44°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 23° | 7° |
| February | 12 | 27° | 10° |
| March | 11 | 34° | 16° |
| April | 9 | 40° | 23° |
| May | 18 | 44° | 29° |
| June | 69 | 43° | 31° |
| July | 185 | 37° | 28° |
| August | 181 | 34° | 26° |
| September | 97 | 34° | 24° |
| October | 21 | 33° | 19° |
| November | 5 | 29° | 14° |
| December | 6 | 24° | 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 Agra district (27.0756, 77.8754). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Agra Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Agra
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Dholpur, Rajasthan - 42 km
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan - 58 km
- Firozabad - 59 km
- Hathras - 60 km
- Mathura - 68 km
- Morena, Madhya Pradesh - 77 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Uttar Pradesh
Government Schemes for Agra Farmers
Farmers in Agra 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 Agra's potato growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Agra district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.