Niger Seed in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 804 tonnes of Niger Seed from 3,830 ha (average yield 210 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 6% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -51% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8,126 | 1,626 | 200 |
| 2020-21 | 8,200 | 1,848 | 225 |
| 2021-22 | 5,875 | 883 | 150 |
| 2022-23 | 5,512 | 2,131 | 387 |
| 2023-24 | 4,440 | 1,199 | 270 |
| 2024-25 | 3,830 | 804 | 210 |
Top Niger Seed-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Nashik: 323 tonnes (40%), yield 230 kg/ha
- Palghar: 156 tonnes (19%), yield 128 kg/ha
- Kolhapur: 119 tonnes (15%), yield 400 kg/ha
- Satara: 94 tonnes (12%), yield 499 kg/ha
- Ahmednagar: 28 tonnes (3%), yield 180 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 4th-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Niger Seed MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Niger Seed is ₹10,052/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Niger Seed at MSP in Maharashtra 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 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 Niger Seed Farmers
Maharashtra Niger Seed growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.