Traders pay different rates for my groundnut depending on quality. How is it graded and how can I get a better price in Gujarat?
How is groundnut graded for oil content and what affects the rate (groundnut)?
NNilesh Patel5 महीने पहले · 241 व्यू
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi Teamविशेषज्ञ ✓5 महीने पहले
Groundnut rate depends on kernel size and uniformity, oil content, moisture, the share of sound mature kernels, and freedom from mould, shrivelled, and damaged seed. Bold, uniform, well filled kernels with low moisture and no aflatoxin risk fetch the best price, whether for the oil crushing or table and export market. To grade well, dry the pods fully, remove immature, shrivelled, and discoloured kernels, keep moisture low, and avoid mixing varieties and quality grades. Storing dry and clean prevents mould that would otherwise crash the rate. For the oil market the oil percentage of your variety matters, while for the table market kernel size and appearance lead. For grade standards and any testing, check with your APMC mandi, NAFED, or local KVK.
PParesh Vaghasiya4 महीने पहले
Cleaning out the small and damaged kernels before selling always got me a better rate from the trader. Mixed lots with shrivelled seed get cut down on price.
AAshvin Kalsariya4 महीने पहले
I learned to keep my bold seeded table type separate from the smaller oil type instead of mixing them, because the table market pays for big uniform kernels and appearance. Mixing the two pulls the whole lot down to the lower rate. Sell each grade to the buyer who values it.
JJignesh Dudhat4 महीने पहले
Moisture is the first thing the trader checks here. The years I dried the pods properly before selling, the moisture cut on the rate was small, but a damp lot gets a heavy deduction and risks mould too. Full drying before bagging is the cheapest way to protect your price.
KKetan Savaliya3 महीने पहले
Selling at the right time also helped my rate. Right at the harvest peak when everyone brings their crop the traders quote low, so where my storage was dry and safe I held a part and sold it a bit later for a better price. Check the NAFED or government procurement option too if the open rate is poor in your district this season.