The Gujarat government has announced a significant increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for various crops for the year 2025-26. This decision aims to provide financial security to farmers and ensure they receive fair prices for their produce. The MSP has been raised by ₹69 to ₹596 per quintal compared to last year.
Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for timely announcing the MSP. This announcement comes just before the sowing season for kharif crops, which includes groundnut, cotton, millet, and more. With the new MSP in place, farmers can plan their sowing based on the guaranteed minimum prices.
The MSP for different crops has been set as follows: groundnut at ₹7,263, cotton (long staple) at ₹8,110, millet at ₹2,369, jowar at ₹3,699, bajra at ₹2,775, ragi at ₹4,886, maize at ₹2,400, tur at ₹8,000, moong at ₹8,768, urad at ₹7,800, soybean at ₹5,328, and sesame at ₹9,846 per quintal.
This year’s increase in MSP is particularly beneficial for crops like ragi, which saw an increase of ₹596, cotton (long staple) with ₹589, and sesame with ₹579. Groundnut, a key crop in Gujarat, also received an increase of ₹480 per quintal.
The government’s initiative is expected to assist around 13 lakh farmers in the Sardar Sarovar irrigation command area. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has also been thanked for his ongoing support to farmers. The early announcement of MSP allows farmers to plan their sowing effectively, leading to better yields and higher income.
In addition to MSP increases, the government has decided to provide irrigation water one month earlier, starting May 15, 2025, for farmers in the Narmada command area. This early water supply will help farmers plant their crops sooner and potentially increase overall production.
Overall, the raise in MSP and the early irrigation water supply are expected to empower farmers financially and enable them to produce more crops efficiently. This reflects the government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector and ensuring that farmers can thrive in the market.
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