Sunflower Cultivation in Odisha
Odisha is the 5th-largest producer of Sunflower in India. Sunflower (सूरजमुखी) 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 Odisha's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sunflower MSP & Procurement in Odisha
The Minimum Support Price for Sunflower is ₹8,343/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sunflower at MSP in Odisha during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,343. Today's market modal price of ₹7,264 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Sunflower in Odisha
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Unit Market Bhubaneswar, Cuttack 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 Odisha. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Odisha Sunflower Farmers
Odisha Sunflower growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.