🌾 Smart Selling: May 2025 Mandi Trends & Tips for North Indian Farmers | Harvest Track Research

🌾 Smart Selling: May 2025 Mandi Trends & Tips for North Indian Farmers

Published on: May 6, 2025
Data Reference Period: April 20–May 5, 2025
Regions Covered: Five - Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR

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🚜 1️⃣ Current Mandi Trends: What’s Happening?

• Wheat:

  • Trend: Prices have stabilized between ₹2,100–₹2,250/quintal in Karnal, Hapur, and Kota mandis.

  • Reason: Steady procurement by FCI and local traders.

  • Advisory: Hold if you can store for 3–4 weeks; moderate upside expected as private buyers step in post-procurement peak.

• Mustard:

  • Trend: Prices range ₹5,200–₹5,500/quintal in Alwar, Bharatpur, and Hisar mandis.

  • Reason: Crushing demand is steady, but no major spike yet.

  • Advisory: Sell now if you need liquidity. Holding beyond 2–3 weeks may see prices soften due to international market pressure.

• Chana (Gram):

  • Trend: ₹5,000–₹5,300/quintal in Kanpur and Bareilly.

  • Reason: New crop arrivals are putting slight pressure on prices.

  • Advisory: Sell in phases over the next month to average out price risks.

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🏬 2️⃣ Storage Tips: Keep Your Crop Safe

• ✅ Wheat:

  • Store in dry, ventilated godowns to avoid fungal attacks. Use wooden pallets to keep bags off the floor.

  • Watch humidity; ideal: below 14% moisture content.

• ✅ Mustard:

  • Mustard seeds are oil-rich; keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent rancidity.

  • Use insecticides as per local agri-department guidelines to prevent infestations.

• ✅ Chana:

  • Regularly check for pulse beetles. Consider fumigation if stored for more than 1 month.

  • Jute bags preferred over plastic to allow breathing.

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💸 3️⃣ Subsidy & Govt. Alerts: May 2025

• 🔔 Haryana & Punjab:

  • Wheat Storage Subsidy: ₹5/quintal per month up to 3 months under the State Agri Dept. scheme (apply before June 15).

• 🔔 Rajasthan:

  • Mustard Oil Extraction Incentive: ₹300/ton support to small processors—likely to keep local demand strong till mid-June.

• 🔔 UP & Delhi NCR:

  • E-NAM Bonus: Extra ₹50/quintal for digital transactions on registered mandis till May 31.

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📈 Expected Trends Ahead (May–June 2025)

• Wheat: Expected slight rise of 3–5% as open market demand grows.

• Mustard: Mild downside risk if global edible oil prices soften.

• Chana: Stable with minor ups/downs based on local festival demand.

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✍️ Final Word

Farmers with good storage facilities should hold wheat for a few more weeks to catch a better price, while those with mustard should sell soon to avoid price drops. Stay updated with your local mandi board and apply early for any subsidies to maximize your earnings!