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 Odisha
The main niger seed districts of Odisha are Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur. Odisha grows rice on most of its farmland and procures large volumes for the central pool. It is also a major producer of vegetables such as brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower and tomato, of cashew in Ganjam and Gajapati, and of Kandhamal turmeric, which holds a GI tag.
Season in Odisha
Harvest November–January. Exact arrival dates in Odisha depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Niger Seed Is Sold in Odisha
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 through cooperative societies and an online token system.
Other major markets in Odisha
Government Buying in Odisha
MSP; procurement when prices fall. In Odisha, 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.
- Odisha State Civil Supplies CorporationPaddy procurementAboutExplore
- Odisha State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export niger seed across India, including from Odisha. Tap a name for details.
Research and Advice in Odisha
New varieties, crop advice and seed for niger seed growers in Odisha come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Niger Seed in Other States
Madhya Pradesh · Chhattisgarh · Jharkhand · Maharashtra
Related: Niger Seed – all India · Odisha · All crops
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