Barley in Jammu & Kashmir: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Jammu & Kashmir produced 4,555 tonnes of Barley from 6,881 ha (average yield 662 kg/ha) - #9 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +2% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 7,428 | 4,484 | 604 |
| 2020-21 | 9,119 | 5,252 | 576 |
| 2021-22 | 6,929 | 4,596 | 663 |
| 2022-23 | 6,785 | 4,522 | 667 |
| 2023-24 | 6,881 | 4,555 | 662 |
| 2024-25 | 6,881 | 4,555 | 662 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Jammu & Kashmir (2024-25)
- Kathua: 1,341 tonnes (29%), yield 860 kg/ha
- Jammu: 1,321 tonnes (29%), yield 1,450 kg/ha
- Udhampur: 698 tonnes (15%), yield 898 kg/ha
- Doda: 530 tonnes (12%), yield 302 kg/ha
- Kishtwar: 436 tonnes (10%), yield 313 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Barley Cultivation in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is among the states that grow Barley. Barley (जौ) here is a cereal crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Jammu & Kashmir's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Jammu & Kashmir
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Jammu & Kashmir during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,150. Today's market modal price of ₹2,600 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Barley in Jammu & Kashmir
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jammu 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 Jammu & Kashmir. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jammu & Kashmir Barley Farmers
Jammu & Kashmir Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.