Linseed (Alsi) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 26,306 tonnes of Linseed (Alsi) from 41,988 ha (average yield 627 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 25% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +41% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 27,073 | 18,626 | 688 |
| 2020-21 | 25,965 | 14,543 | 560 |
| 2021-22 | 34,055 | 21,423 | 629 |
| 2022-23 | 49,365 | 35,311 | 715 |
| 2023-24 | 49,000 | 28,616 | 584 |
| 2024-25 | 41,988 | 26,306 | 627 |
Top Linseed (Alsi)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Sonbhadra: 5,657 tonnes (22%), yield 764 kg/ha
- Hamirpur: 4,079 tonnes (16%), yield 543 kg/ha
- Hapur: 3,390 tonnes (13%), yield 627 kg/ha
- Mirzapur: 3,021 tonnes (11%), yield 764 kg/ha
- Mahoba: 3,011 tonnes (11%), yield 498 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.
Linseed (Alsi) Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-largest producer of Linseed (Alsi) in India. Linseed (Alsi) (अलसी) here is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr)). 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.
Linseed (Alsi) Price Trend in Uttar Pradesh
Linseed (Alsi) has no MSP, so its Uttar Pradesh price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Linseed (Alsi) 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 Linseed (Alsi) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Linseed (Alsi) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.