This page explains where the numbers on The Harvest come from and how we present them.
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Mandi prices
- Source: “Current Daily Price of Various Commodities from Various Markets (Mandi)”, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, published on data.gov.in (Agmarknet).
- What is shown: minimum, maximum and modal prices in ₹ per quintal, by market, variety and date reported.
- Our processing: none — we display the records as published. A mandi appears only if it reported for the day.
- Limits: prices are indicative and can differ from the price at the market.
MSP
MSP figures are taken from Union Cabinet decisions published by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India: Rabi marketing season 2026-27 (1 October 2025) and Kharif marketing season 2026-27 (13 May 2026).
Crop calendar
Sowing and harvest windows reflect the standard Kharif, Rabi and Zaid cropping seasons and vary by state and variety. Use them for planning only and follow local KVK advice.
Calculators
- MSP calculator: MSP × quantity.
- Fertilizer calculator: nutrient conversion using standard fertilizer grades (urea 46% N; DAP 18-46-0; MOP 60% K₂O; SSP 16% P₂O₅) and standard bag sizes.
- Tractor EMI calculator: reducing-balance EMI formula.
Updates
Mandi data refreshes with the source. Policy figures are updated when new official announcements are made. See our corrections policy and editorial policy.