Jowar (Sorghum) in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 1,82,911 tonnes of Jowar (Sorghum) from 89,971 ha (average yield 2,033 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +11% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,07,799 | 1,64,866 | 1,529 |
| 2020-21 | 1,12,206 | 2,17,849 | 1,942 |
| 2021-22 | 1,22,376 | 2,34,612 | 1,917 |
| 2022-23 | 96,811 | 1,96,946 | 2,034 |
| 2023-24 | 86,914 | 1,62,694 | 1,872 |
| 2024-25 | 89,971 | 1,82,911 | 2,033 |
Top Jowar (Sorghum)-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Gwalior: 53,979 tonnes (30%), yield 2,115 kg/ha
- Barwani: 34,657 tonnes (19%), yield 2,560 kg/ha
- Bhind: 34,378 tonnes (19%), yield 2,235 kg/ha
- Vidisha: 8,382 tonnes (5%), yield 2,160 kg/ha
- Datia: 6,205 tonnes (3%), yield 1,390 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 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 2026-27). 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.