About Niger Seed
Niger seed is a tribal-area oilseed of India's eastern and central highlands. Besides its oil, it is exported as birdseed to the USA and Europe.
Where Niger Seed Is Grown in Chhattisgarh
The main niger seed districts of Chhattisgarh are Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon. Chhattisgarh is called the rice bowl of India. Paddy dominates its farms, and the state runs one of India's largest paddy procurement operations. It also grows maize, chana, tur, minor millets, guava, tomato and many forest products.
Season in Chhattisgarh
Harvest November–January. Exact arrival dates in Chhattisgarh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Niger Seed Is Sold in Chhattisgarh
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. Paddy is bought on a very large scale by the state through cooperative societies.
Other major markets in Chhattisgarh
Government Buying in Chhattisgarh
MSP; procurement when prices fall. In Chhattisgarh, 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.
- Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation (Markfed)Paddy procurementAboutExplore
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Krishi Vipanan Board (Mandi Board)Regulated marketsAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export niger seed across India, including from Chhattisgarh. Tap a name for details.
Research and Advice in Chhattisgarh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for niger seed growers in Chhattisgarh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Niger Seed in Other States
Odisha · Madhya Pradesh · Jharkhand · Maharashtra
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