Farming and Trade in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is India's leading producer of onion, grapes, pomegranate, banana (with Gujarat and Andhra), tur, soybean, cotton and sugarcane, and of Alphonso mango and Nagpur orange. Its mandis at Lasalgaon, Latur, Sangli, Solapur and Vashi are among the best known in India.
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. Maharashtra has been a leader in FPO-led marketing and in allowing direct sales outside APMC yards for fruits and vegetables.
Crops of Maharashtra
Tap a crop for its Maharashtra trade guide: districts, season, markets, government buying and buyers.
| Crop | Main districts in Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Wheat | Ahmednagar, Nashik, Pune, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Jalgaon |
| Non-Basmati Rice | Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Raigad |
| Maize | Jalgaon, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Nashik, Ahmednagar, Buldhana |
| Bajra | Ahmednagar, Pune, Nashik, Solapur, Beed |
| Jowar | Solapur, Ahmednagar, Pune, Beed, Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Jalna |
| Ragi | Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Palghar |
| Tur (Arhar) | Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Washim, Latur, Beed, Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Jalna |
| Chana | Latur, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Jalna, Ahmednagar |
| Moong | Latur, Jalna, Beed, Buldhana, Washim |
| Urad | Latur, Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Nanded, Jalgaon, Buldhana |
| Rajma | Satara, Pune, Kolhapur |
| Groundnut | Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Dhule, Jalgaon |
| Soybean | Latur, Washim, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Buldhana, Yavatmal |
| Sunflower | Latur, Solapur, Osmanabad (Dharashiv) |
| Cottonseed | Akola, Yavatmal, Jalgaon, Amravati |
| Onion | Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Solapur, Dhule, Satara |
| Tomato | Pune (Narayangaon, Junnar), Nashik, Ahmednagar (Sangamner) |
| Green Chilli | Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nagpur |
| Okra | Nashik, Pune, Satara |
| Brinjal | Jalgaon, Pune, Nashik |
| Mango | Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg (Devgad), Raigad |
| Banana | Jalgaon (Raver, Yawal), Solapur, Nanded |
| Grapes | Nashik, Sangli, Solapur, Pune, Ahmednagar |
| Pomegranate | Solapur, Sangli, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune |
| Orange | Nagpur, Amravati (Warud, Morshi), Wardha |
| Papaya | Jalgaon, Dhule, Solapur |
| Guava | Ahmednagar, Pune, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) |
| Marigold | Pune, Satara, Nashik, Ahmednagar |
| Jasmine | Pune, Thane, Palghar |
| Rose | Pune (Talegaon), Nashik, Satara |
| Tuberose | Pune, Satara, Thane |
| Chrysanthemum | Pune, Satara, Ahmednagar |
| Gerbera & Carnation | Pune, Nashik, Satara |
| Cotton | Yavatmal, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Jalgaon, Beed |
| Cashew | Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad |
| Dry Fruits | Sangli (Tasgaon), Nashik, Solapur |
| Capsicum | Pune, Satara, Nashik |
| French Beans | Pune, Satara, Nashik |
| Sapota (Chikoo) | Palghar (Dahanu, Gholvad), Thane, Ratnagiri |
| Custard Apple (Sitaphal) | Beed, Pune, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) |
| Strawberry | Satara (Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani), Pune |
| Lemon and Lime | Ahmednagar, Solapur, Akola, Pune |
| Mosambi (Sweet Lime) | Jalna, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Ahmednagar, Beed |
| Ber | Ahmednagar, Solapur, Jalgaon |
| Lobia (Cowpea) | Pune, Satara, Ahmednagar |
| Linseed | Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara |
| Safflower | Solapur, Latur, Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Beed |
| Niger Seed | Nashik, Thane, Pune (tribal belts) |
| Sugarcane and Jaggery | Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune, Solapur, Ahmednagar |
Major Markets
- Lasalgaon and PimpalgaonOnion, tomato, grapesAboutExplore
- LaturTur, soybeanAboutExplore
- Vashi APMC, Navi MumbaiFruits, vegetables, AlphonsoAboutExplore
- SangliTurmeric, raisinsAboutExplore
- SolapurOnion, pomegranate, jowarAboutExplore
- Kalamna, NagpurOrangeAboutExplore
- JalgaonBanana, cottonAboutExplore
State Agencies and Boards
- Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB)Regulated markets, export facilitiesAboutExplore
- MahaFPC (Maharashtra Farmer Producer Companies)FPO procurement and marketingAboutExplore
Agricultural Universities and Research
Each district also has a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for farmer training and advice.
- Mahatma Phule Krishi VidyapeethRahuriAboutExplore
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi VidyapeethAkolaAboutExplore
- Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi VidyapeethParbhaniAboutExplore
- Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi VidyapeethDapoliAboutExplore
Exports from Maharashtra
Farm exports from Maharashtra usually move through JNPT, Mumbai. Exporters register with APEDA or the relevant commodity board and follow residue and quality rules of the buying country.
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