Safflower (Kusum) in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 3,211 tonnes of Safflower (Kusum) from 2,440 ha (average yield 1,316 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 7% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +83% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,585 | 1,750 | 1,104 |
| 2020-21 | 3,044 | 2,835 | 931 |
| 2021-22 | 7,336 | 7,242 | 987 |
| 2022-23 | 8,555 | 7,699 | 900 |
| 2023-24 | 4,000 | 4,068 | 1,017 |
| 2024-25 | 2,440 | 3,211 | 1,316 |
Top Safflower (Kusum)-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Sangareddy: 1,047 tonnes (33%), yield 1,080 kg/ha
- Vikarabad: 1,027 tonnes (32%), yield 1,460 kg/ha
- Ranga Reddy: 711 tonnes (22%), yield 1,436 kg/ha
- Kamareddy: 315 tonnes (10%), yield 1,680 kg/ha
- Nizamabad: 28 tonnes (1%), yield 1,316 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.
Safflower (Kusum) Cultivation in Telangana
Telangana is the 3rd-largest producer of Safflower (Kusum) in India. Safflower (Kusum) (कुसुम) here is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Telangana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Safflower (Kusum) MSP & Procurement in Telangana
The Minimum Support Price for Safflower (Kusum) is ₹6,540/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Safflower (Kusum) at MSP in Telangana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹6,540. Today's market modal price of ₹5,756 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Safflower (Kusum) in Telangana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Gaddiannaram APMC, Warangal APMC, Nizamabad Regulated Market, Karimnagar 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 Telangana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Telangana Safflower (Kusum) Farmers
Telangana Safflower (Kusum) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.