Barley in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 12,22,532 tonnes of Barley from 3,29,790 ha (average yield 3,707 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 64% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +15% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,01,244 | 10,62,536 | 3,527 |
| 2020-21 | 2,60,482 | 9,11,869 | 3,501 |
| 2021-22 | 2,00,465 | 7,11,000 | 3,547 |
| 2022-23 | 3,30,754 | 11,25,615 | 3,403 |
| 2023-24 | 2,82,666 | 10,35,971 | 3,665 |
| 2024-25 | 3,29,790 | 12,22,532 | 3,707 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Sri Ganganagar: 3,57,767 tonnes (29%), yield 4,416 kg/ha
- Jaipur: 1,66,644 tonnes (14%), yield 3,752 kg/ha
- Hanumangarh: 1,03,921 tonnes (9%), yield 4,077 kg/ha
- Sikar: 97,806 tonnes (8%), yield 3,572 kg/ha
- Bhilwara: 89,345 tonnes (7%), yield 3,125 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,150. Today's market modal price of ₹2,370 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Barley in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Barley Farmers
Rajasthan Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.