Sweet Potato Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 4th-largest producer of Sweet Potato in India. Sweet Potato (शकरकंद) here is a vegetable crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Aug, Harvest: Oct-Dec) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Aug, Harvest: Oct-Dec)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sweet Potato Price Trend in Bihar
Sweet Potato has no MSP, so its Bihar price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Sweet Potato in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur 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 Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Sweet Potato Farmers
Bihar Sweet Potato growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.