Uttarakhand Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Uttarakhand.
Which are the major mandis in Uttarakhand?+
Uttarakhand has 4+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Kicchha APMC, Kashipur APMC, Roorkee APMC, Rudrapur APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the Uttarakhand mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Uttarakhand?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Uttarakhand are:
• Ginger(Green) — average modal ₹10,500 / Quintal
• Potato — average modal ₹475 / Quintal
• Bitter gourd — average modal ₹1,150 / Quintal
• Green Chilli — average modal ₹1,800 / Quintal
• Pointed gourd(Parval) — average modal ₹2,750 / Quintal
• Colacasia — average modal ₹2,450 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Uttarakhand?+
Use the Uttarakhand mandi page on MyVillagers.in. Prices are refreshed daily from AGMARKNET (official government feed) and supplemented with eNAM live auction data where available. You can also set price alerts in your dashboard.
Does MSP procurement happen in Uttarakhand?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Uttarakhand farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Uttarakhand traders+
• Track modal-price spreads across mandis in the state — district-to-district variation can exceed 10–15%.
• Buy during peak arrivals (post-harvest), sell during lean months once stocks taper.
• Use the Live Mandi Dashboard to spot price movers each morning.
• Account for transport, mandi fees and commission before quoting.