About Soybean
Soybean is India's biggest kharif oilseed. It is crushed for soy oil and protein-rich soymeal for poultry feed, and India's non-GM soymeal has export buyers.
Where Soybean Is Grown in Madhya Pradesh
The main soybean districts of Madhya Pradesh are Ujjain, Dewas, Indore, Shajapur, Sehore, Dhar, Mandsaur. Madhya Pradesh is India's soybean state and one of its largest producers of wheat, chana, masoor, urad, garlic, coriander and isabgol. The Malwa plateau around Indore, Ujjain and Neemuch and the Narmada valley around Hoshangabad are its richest farm regions.
Season in Madhya Pradesh
Kharif: sown June–July, harvested September–October. Exact arrival dates in Madhya Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Soybean Is Sold in Madhya Pradesh
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 other crops are bought by state agencies at MSP, and MP has run price-deficiency schemes for some crops.
Key markets for Soybean in Madhya Pradesh
Other major markets in Madhya Pradesh
- Neemuch and MandsaurGarlic, seed spices, herbsAboutExplore
- Harda and PipariyaSummer moongAboutExplore
- Vidisha and SehoreChana, Sharbati wheatAboutExplore
Government Buying in Madhya Pradesh
MSP; procurement when prices fall. In Madhya Pradesh, 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.
- MP State Agricultural Marketing Board (Mandi Board)Regulated marketsAboutExplore
- MP State Civil Supplies CorporationWheat procurementAboutExplore
- MP MARKFEDCooperative marketingAboutExplore
- MP Warehousing and Logistics CorporationStorageAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Soybean is traded on oil content, moisture and freedom from damaged and green beans. Indian soybean and soymeal prices move with world soybean prices, Indian edible oil import duties and domestic poultry demand. Soymeal exports are viable only when Indian prices are competitive with South American meal, so export volumes vary greatly year to year.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export soybean across India, including from Madhya Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- AWL Agri Business LtdAhmedabad · Fortune edible oils (formerly Adani Wilmar)AboutExplore
- Patanjali Foods LtdRuchi Gold, Nutrela, Patanjali oils (formerly Ruchi Soya)AboutExplore
- Cargill India Pvt LtdGemini and Nature Fresh oilsAboutExplore
- Bunge India Pvt LtdDalda and other oilsAboutExplore
- Marico LtdSaffola edible oils, Parachute coconut oilAboutExplore
- Gokul Agro Resources LtdGandhidham, Gujarat · edible oils and oilseeds processingAboutExplore
- Emami Agrotech LtdKolkata · Emami Healthy & Tasty, mustard and other oilsAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Madhya Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for soybean growers in Madhya Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaJabalpurAboutExplore
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaGwaliorAboutExplore
Soybean in Other States
Maharashtra · Rajasthan · Karnataka · Telangana
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