Jowar (Sorghum) Cultivation in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 3rd-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 Madhya Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jowar (Sorghum) MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Jowar (Sorghum) is ₹4,023/quintal (Kharif 2025-26 Hybrid). Government agencies procure Jowar (Sorghum) at MSP in Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹4,023. Today's market modal price of ₹2,272 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Jowar (Sorghum) in Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.