Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in India. Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) (अरहर / तुअर) here is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) is ₹8,450/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹7,303 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.