About Barley
Barley (jau) is a hardy winter grain used mainly for cattle feed and for malt for breweries and malted drinks, with smaller use as sattu and flour.
Where Barley Is Grown in Rajasthan
The main barley districts of Rajasthan are Jaipur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh. Rajasthan is India's leading producer of bajra, mustard, moth, guar, coriander, isabgol and cumin, and a major producer of moong, groundnut, barley, chana and wheat. Its dry western districts grow hardy crops on sand, while canal-fed Sri Ganganagar and Chambal-fed Hadoti are its granaries.
Season in Rajasthan
Rabi: sown October–November, harvested March–April. Exact arrival dates in Rajasthan depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Barley Is Sold in Rajasthan
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. Rajasthan's big mandis include Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Merta City and Sri Ganganagar.
Key markets for Barley in Rajasthan
Other major markets in Rajasthan
- Merta CityMoong, cuminAboutExplore
- BikanerMoth, groundnut, guarAboutExplore
- Kota and Ramganj MandiSoybean, coriander, wheatAboutExplore
- Sri GanganagarMustard, kinnow, wheatAboutExplore
Government Buying in Rajasthan
MSP announced; little government buying. In Rajasthan, 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.
- Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- RAJFEDCooperative marketing and procurementAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export barley across India, including from Rajasthan. Tap a name for details.
- United Breweries LtdMalt barley buyerAboutExplore
- Anheuser-Busch InBev India LtdBrewer; barley sourcingAboutExplore
- Hindustan Unilever LtdMalted drinksAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Rajasthan
New varieties, crop advice and seed for barley growers in Rajasthan come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural UniversityBikanerAboutExplore
- Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and TechnologyUdaipurAboutExplore
- Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture UniversityJobnerAboutExplore
- Agriculture UniversityKotaAboutExplore
Barley in Other States
Uttar Pradesh · Madhya Pradesh · Haryana · Punjab
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