Niger Seed in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 3,176 tonnes of Niger Seed from 10,994 ha (average yield 289 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 23% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +55% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,122 | 2,052 | 335 |
| 2020-21 | 15,430 | 4,889 | 317 |
| 2021-22 | 7,616 | 2,747 | 361 |
| 2022-23 | 10,080 | 3,058 | 303 |
| 2023-24 | 11,000 | 3,223 | 293 |
| 2024-25 | 10,994 | 3,176 | 289 |
Top Niger Seed-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Dindori: 1,331 tonnes (42%), yield 230 kg/ha
- Umaria: 693 tonnes (22%), yield 350 kg/ha
- Anuppur: 402 tonnes (13%), yield 330 kg/ha
- Mandla: 226 tonnes (7%), yield 348 kg/ha
- Jabalpur: 183 tonnes (6%), yield 418 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.
Niger Seed Cultivation in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 2nd-largest producer of Niger Seed in India. Niger Seed (रामतिल) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). 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.
Niger Seed MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Niger Seed is ₹10,052/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Niger Seed at MSP in Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,052. Today's market modal price of ₹7,610 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Niger Seed 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 Niger Seed Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Niger Seed growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.