Tobacco Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Tobacco in India. Tobacco (तंबाकू) here is a cash crop crop with a Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Sep-Oct, Transplant: Nov-Dec, Harvest: Feb-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Tobacco Price Trend in Uttar Pradesh
Tobacco has no MSP, so its Uttar Pradesh 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 Tobacco in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Tobacco Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Tobacco growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.