About Moth
Moth (matki) is a drought-proof desert bean whose flour is the base of Bikaneri bhujia; sprouted moth is the heart of Maharashtra's misal.
Where Moth Is Grown in Rajasthan
The main moth districts of Rajasthan are Bikaner, Churu, Barmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Jaisalmer. 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
Kharif, rain-fed; harvested September–October. Exact arrival dates in Rajasthan depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Moth 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 Moth in Rajasthan
Other major markets in Rajasthan
- Jaipur (Muhana)Mustard, bajra, barleyAboutExplore
- Merta CityMoong, cuminAboutExplore
- Kota and Ramganj MandiSoybean, coriander, wheatAboutExplore
- Sri GanganagarMustard, kinnow, wheatAboutExplore
State Agencies in Rajasthan
Moth has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- RAJFEDCooperative marketing and procurementAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Bhujia makers want clean, bold moth with low moisture and no insect damage, because the flour must give the bhujia its characteristic crisp texture and taste. Moth is sold whole by farmers to commission agents in Bikaner, Nokha, Churu and Jodhpur mandis, then cleaned and milled into flour by local mills that supply the namkeen units.
Moth is entirely rain-fed, so a weak monsoon in western Rajasthan can cut the crop sharply and raise prices for snack makers. Demand grows steadily with India's namkeen market, both domestic and export.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export moth across India, including from Rajasthan. Tap a name for details.
- Bikaji Foods International LtdBikaner · bhujiaAboutExplore
- Haldiram Snacks Pvt LtdBhujia and namkeenAboutExplore
- Olam Agri India Pvt LtdPulses sourcing and importsAboutExplore
- Mangat Ram Dal Mill Pvt LtdDelhi · dal miller and pulses supplierAboutExplore
- India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA)Mumbai · trade body of pulses importers, millers and tradersAboutExplore
- NAFEDBuys pulses at MSP and holds the pulses bufferAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Rajasthan
New varieties, crop advice and seed for moth 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
Moth in Other States
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