Barley in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 4,89,993 tonnes of Barley from 1,77,000 ha (average yield 2,768 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 26% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -6% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,66,359 | 5,21,101 | 3,132 |
| 2020-21 | 1,56,746 | 4,87,431 | 3,110 |
| 2021-22 | 1,90,304 | 5,78,161 | 3,038 |
| 2022-23 | 1,90,304 | 5,83,882 | 3,068 |
| 2023-24 | 1,70,000 | 4,72,430 | 2,779 |
| 2024-25 | 1,77,000 | 4,89,993 | 2,768 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Etah: 30,395 tonnes (6%), yield 3,034 kg/ha
- Jalaun: 28,813 tonnes (6%), yield 2,720 kg/ha
- Sonbhadra: 24,876 tonnes (5%), yield 2,768 kg/ha
- Bulandshahr: 24,541 tonnes (5%), yield 2,768 kg/ha
- Ghazipur: 22,563 tonnes (5%), yield 2,768 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,150. Today's market modal price of ₹2,000 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Barley 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 Barley Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.