Sunflower in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 14,066 tonnes of Sunflower from 8,620 ha (average yield 1,632 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 7% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +39% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 4,532 | 10,110 | 2,231 |
| 2020-21 | 7,160 | 19,192 | 2,680 |
| 2021-22 | 18,014 | 24,503 | 1,360 |
| 2022-23 | 7,648 | 14,269 | 1,866 |
| 2023-24 | 9,000 | 15,282 | 1,698 |
| 2024-25 | 8,620 | 14,066 | 1,632 |
Top Sunflower-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Siddipet: 8,503 tonnes (60%), yield 1,663 kg/ha
- Ranga Reddy: 1,257 tonnes (9%), yield 2,728 kg/ha
- Kamareddy: 1,139 tonnes (8%), yield 1,131 kg/ha
- Rajanna Sircilla: 902 tonnes (6%), yield 1,632 kg/ha
- Nizamabad: 823 tonnes (6%), yield 1,556 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.
Sunflower Cultivation in Telangana
Telangana is the 3rd-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 Telangana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sunflower MSP & Procurement in Telangana
The Minimum Support Price for Sunflower is ₹8,343/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sunflower at MSP in Telangana 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 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 Sunflower Farmers
Telangana Sunflower growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.