Moong (Green Gram) in Karnataka: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Karnataka produced 2,42,103 tonnes of Moong (Green Gram) from 5,66,991 ha (average yield 427 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 6% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +72% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 4,03,734 | 1,40,999 | 349 |
| 2020-21 | 4,52,945 | 1,80,756 | 399 |
| 2021-22 | 4,19,381 | 1,51,272 | 361 |
| 2022-23 | 4,98,576 | 1,91,183 | 383 |
| 2023-24 | 2,96,994 | 93,522 | 315 |
| 2024-25 | 5,66,991 | 2,42,103 | 427 |
Top Moong (Green Gram)-Producing Districts in Karnataka (2024-25)
- Dharwad: 86,687 tonnes (36%), yield 660 kg/ha
- Gadag: 46,165 tonnes (19%), yield 329 kg/ha
- Belagavi: 29,457 tonnes (12%), yield 407 kg/ha
- Kalaburagi: 26,209 tonnes (11%), yield 557 kg/ha
- Bidar: 18,437 tonnes (8%), yield 590 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.
Moong (Green Gram) Cultivation in Karnataka
Karnataka is the 4th-largest producer of Moong (Green Gram) in India. Moong (Green Gram) (मूंग) here is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Karnataka's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Moong (Green Gram) MSP & Procurement in Karnataka
The Minimum Support Price for Moong (Green Gram) is ₹8,780/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Moong (Green Gram) at MSP in Karnataka during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,780. Today's market modal price of ₹8,271 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Moong (Green Gram) in Karnataka
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include APMC Yeshwanthpur, Hubli APMC, Mysuru APMC, Kolar Tomato Market, Belagavi 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 Karnataka. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Karnataka Moong (Green Gram) Farmers
Karnataka Moong (Green Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.