Jowar (Sorghum) in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 18,45,274 tonnes of Jowar (Sorghum) from 16,91,420 ha (average yield 1,091 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 37% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -1% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 23,71,472 | 18,64,697 | 786 |
| 2020-21 | 23,20,431 | 21,86,324 | 942 |
| 2021-22 | 22,85,244 | 21,49,975 | 941 |
| 2022-23 | 15,06,954 | 15,51,090 | 1,029 |
| 2023-24 | 17,40,220 | 17,75,620 | 1,020 |
| 2024-25 | 16,91,420 | 18,45,274 | 1,091 |
Top Jowar (Sorghum)-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Osmanabad: 2,27,980 tonnes (12%), yield 1,309 kg/ha
- Solapur: 2,12,597 tonnes (12%), yield 836 kg/ha
- Beed: 2,00,725 tonnes (11%), yield 1,104 kg/ha
- Jalgaon: 1,57,514 tonnes (9%), yield 1,646 kg/ha
- Satara: 1,46,846 tonnes (8%), yield 1,069 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jowar (Sorghum) MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Jowar (Sorghum) is ₹4,023/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Jowar (Sorghum) at MSP in Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹4,023. Today's market modal price of ₹3,000 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Jowar (Sorghum) in Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Jowar (Sorghum) Farmers
Maharashtra Jowar (Sorghum) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.