About Bajra
Bajra (pearl millet) is the hardiest of India's grains, grown on sandy soils with very little rain. It is a winter staple in the north-west and is now sold nationwide as a nutritious millet.
Where Bajra Is Grown in Haryana
The main bajra districts of Haryana are Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Charkhi Dadri, Jhajjar. Haryana is a major contributor of wheat and paddy to the central pool, and its Karnal, Kaithal and Kurukshetra districts grow much of India's basmati. It also grows mustard, bajra, cotton, barley and sugarcane, and hosts national research institutes in Karnal and Hisar.
Season in Haryana
Kharif: sown with the monsoon, harvested September–October; summer crop in Gujarat. Exact arrival dates in Haryana depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Bajra Is Sold in Haryana
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Wheat and paddy are bought in the mandis by state agencies at MSP.
Key markets for Bajra in Haryana
Other major markets in Haryana
- Karnal and TaraoriBasmati, wheatAboutExplore
- KaithalBasmati, wheatAboutExplore
- SirsaCotton, wheatAboutExplore
Government Buying in Haryana
MSP; some state procurement. In Haryana, buying is organised through the agencies below, usually at procurement centres in or near the mandis during the harvest window. Farmers register in advance, and payment is made to their bank accounts.
- Haryana State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- HAFEDProcurement and marketingAboutExplore
- Haryana Warehousing CorporationStorage and procurementAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export bajra across India, including from Haryana. Tap a name for details.
- Soulfull (Kottaram Agro Foods Pvt Ltd)Millet foods; Tata Consumer ProductsAboutExplore
- Slurrp Farm (Wholsum Foods Pvt Ltd)Millet foodsAboutExplore
- 24 Mantra Organic (Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt Ltd)Organic millets and floursAboutExplore
- Pro Nature Organic Foods Pvt LtdOrganic milletsAboutExplore
- ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets ResearchHyderabadAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Haryana
New varieties, crop advice and seed for bajra growers in Haryana come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- CCS Haryana Agricultural UniversityHisarAboutExplore
- Maharana Pratap Horticultural UniversityKarnalAboutExplore
Bajra in Other States
Rajasthan · Uttar Pradesh · Gujarat · Maharashtra · Madhya Pradesh
Related: Bajra – all India · Haryana · All crops
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