Wheat in Jammu & Kashmir: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Jammu & Kashmir produced 5,86,573 tonnes of Wheat from 2,84,468 ha (average yield 2,062 kg/ha) - #11 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +20% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,43,929 | 4,88,297 | 2,002 |
| 2020-21 | 2,43,754 | 4,83,917 | 1,985 |
| 2021-22 | 2,82,775 | 5,84,151 | 2,066 |
| 2022-23 | 2,84,468 | 5,86,712 | 2,062 |
| 2023-24 | 2,84,468 | 5,86,573 | 2,062 |
| 2024-25 | 2,84,468 | 5,86,573 | 2,062 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Jammu & Kashmir (2024-25)
- Jammu: 2,11,273 tonnes (36%), yield 2,551 kg/ha
- Rajouri: 1,20,977 tonnes (21%), yield 2,410 kg/ha
- Kathua: 79,862 tonnes (14%), yield 1,695 kg/ha
- Udhampur: 57,859 tonnes (10%), yield 1,728 kg/ha
- Samba: 40,810 tonnes (7%), yield 1,466 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.
Wheat Cultivation in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is among the states that grow Wheat. Wheat (गेहूँ) here is a cereal crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Jammu & Kashmir's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Jammu & Kashmir
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Jammu & Kashmir during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,675 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Wheat in Jammu & Kashmir
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jammu 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 Jammu & Kashmir. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jammu & Kashmir Wheat Farmers
Jammu & Kashmir Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.