Jowar (Sorghum) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 4,33,946 tonnes of Jowar (Sorghum) from 2,67,553 ha (average yield 1,622 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 9% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +92% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,67,993 | 2,26,600 | 1,349 |
| 2020-21 | 1,74,193 | 2,74,997 | 1,579 |
| 2021-22 | 1,95,746 | 2,98,490 | 1,525 |
| 2022-23 | 1,97,759 | 3,15,010 | 1,593 |
| 2023-24 | 2,88,856 | 4,62,165 | 1,600 |
| 2024-25 | 2,67,553 | 4,33,946 | 1,622 |
Top Jowar (Sorghum)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Jalaun: 60,716 tonnes (14%), yield 2,309 kg/ha
- Kanpur Nagar: 31,971 tonnes (7%), yield 1,781 kg/ha
- Bulandshahr: 28,451 tonnes (7%), yield 1,709 kg/ha
- Jaunpur: 24,522 tonnes (6%), yield 2,270 kg/ha
- Mathura: 23,706 tonnes (5%), yield 1,709 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is among the states that grow Jowar (Sorghum). Jowar (Sorghum) (ज्वार) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif & Rabi season (Kharif & Rabi). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jowar (Sorghum) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Jowar (Sorghum) is ₹4,023/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Jowar (Sorghum) at MSP in Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Jowar (Sorghum) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.