Jowar (Sorghum) in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 2,87,096 tonnes of Jowar (Sorghum) from 83,000 ha (average yield 3,459 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 6% 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 | 1,54,943 | 3,88,956 | 2,510 |
| 2020-21 | 1,19,655 | 4,10,157 | 3,428 |
| 2021-22 | 76,739 | 2,58,484 | 3,368 |
| 2022-23 | 69,782 | 2,82,376 | 4,047 |
| 2023-24 | 1,02,950 | 3,28,559 | 3,191 |
| 2024-25 | 83,000 | 2,87,096 | 3,459 |
Top Jowar (Sorghum)-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Guntur: 1,04,893 tonnes (37%), yield 8,055 kg/ha
- Nandyal: 80,748 tonnes (28%), yield 2,767 kg/ha
- Bapatla: 50,976 tonnes (18%), yield 6,911 kg/ha
- Kurnool: 15,550 tonnes (5%), yield 1,300 kg/ha
- YSR Kadapa: 9,391 tonnes (3%), yield 1,517 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.
Jowar (Sorghum) Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 5th-largest producer of Jowar (Sorghum) in India. Jowar (Sorghum) (ज्वार) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif & Rabi season (Kharif & Rabi). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jowar (Sorghum) MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Jowar (Sorghum) is ₹4,023/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Jowar (Sorghum) at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹4,023. Today's market modal price of ₹3,721 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Jowar (Sorghum) in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.