Barley in Punjab: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Punjab produced 17,870 tonnes of Barley from 4,810 ha (average yield 3,715 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -23% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,100 | 23,100 | 3,787 |
| 2020-21 | 5,600 | 21,200 | 3,786 |
| 2021-22 | 4,900 | 15,400 | 3,143 |
| 2022-23 | 5,400 | 20,900 | 3,870 |
| 2023-24 | 5,040 | 18,936 | 3,757 |
| 2024-25 | 4,810 | 17,870 | 3,715 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Punjab (2024-25)
- Ludhiana: 3,577 tonnes (20%), yield 3,577 kg/ha
- Fazilka: 2,699 tonnes (15%), yield 3,374 kg/ha
- Sangrur: 2,248 tonnes (13%), yield 4,495 kg/ha
- Malerkotla: 1,698 tonnes (10%), yield 4,245 kg/ha
- Bathinda: 1,534 tonnes (9%), yield 3,068 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 Punjab
Punjab is the 4th-largest producer of Barley in India. 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 Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Punjab
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Punjab 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 Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga 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 Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Barley Farmers
Punjab Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.