Barley in Uttarakhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttarakhand produced 21,085 tonnes of Barley from 14,324 ha (average yield 1,472 kg/ha) - #6 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -26% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20,117 | 28,539 | 1,419 |
| 2020-21 | 19,280 | 24,479 | 1,270 |
| 2021-22 | 17,514 | 25,256 | 1,442 |
| 2022-23 | 20,178 | 28,668 | 1,421 |
| 2023-24 | 18,463 | 25,257 | 1,368 |
| 2024-25 | 14,324 | 21,085 | 1,472 |
Top Barley-Producing Districts in Uttarakhand (2024-25)
- Pithoragarh: 3,714 tonnes (18%), yield 1,572 kg/ha
- Tehri Garhwal: 3,170 tonnes (15%), yield 1,457 kg/ha
- Almora: 2,970 tonnes (14%), yield 1,214 kg/ha
- Pauri Garhwal: 2,880 tonnes (14%), yield 1,539 kg/ha
- Chamoli: 2,552 tonnes (12%), yield 1,430 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 Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Barley MSP & Procurement in Uttarakhand
The Minimum Support Price for Barley is ₹2,150/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Barley at MSP in Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Dehradun 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 Uttarakhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttarakhand Barley Farmers
Uttarakhand Barley growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.