How to Start Organic Farming in Maharashtra
Step-by-step guide to transition from conventional to organic farming — soil preparation, certification, and market access.
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Market prices, crop advisory, farming guides, government schemes — everything a farmer needs, in one place.
Live Market Prices
Maharashtra APMC mandi prices — updated daily at 8:00 AM
| Crop | Market | Today (₹/kg) | Yesterday | Min | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Onion | Nashik APMC | ₹28 | ₹26 | ₹24 | ₹32 | ↑ +7.7% |
| Tomato | Pune APMC | ₹42 | ₹45 | ₹35 | ₹50 | ↓ -6.7% |
| Pomegranate | Solapur APMC | ₹148 | ₹140 | ₹120 | ₹180 | ↑ +5.7% |
| Banana | Jalgaon APMC | ₹55/dz | ₹55/dz | ₹45/dz | ₹65/dz | → 0% |
| Turmeric | Sangli APMC | ₹350 | ₹355 | ₹320 | ₹380 | ↓ -1.4% |
| Rice (Basmati) | Kolhapur APMC | ₹120 | ₹118 | ₹110 | ₹140 | ↑ +1.7% |
| Soybean | Latur APMC | ₹42 | ₹40 | ₹38 | ₹48 | ↑ +5.0% |
| Coriander | Pune APMC | ₹120 | ₹115 | ₹100 | ₹140 | ↑ +4.3% |
Crop Calendar — Maharashtra
Sowing and harvesting guide for major crops
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Farming Guides & Articles
Expert knowledge for modern and organic farming
Water Management
Drip Irrigation: Save 60% Water & Increase Yield
Complete guide to setting up drip irrigation for onion, tomato, and pomegranate farms with subsidy information.
Pest Management
Organic Pest Control: Neem Oil & Bio Pesticides
How to identify common pests and use organic solutions without harming soil health or certification status.
Certification
How to Get Organic Certification in India (2024)
NPOP, PGS-India, and APEDA certification — which one to choose, cost, timeline, and renewal process.
Soil Health
Building Soil Health with Vermicompost
How to make and use vermicompost to improve yield by 25-40% without chemical fertilizers.
Market Access
Direct Selling: How Farmers Get Better Prices
Strategies for direct-to-consumer selling, FPO formation, and export linkage to maximize farm income.
Government Schemes for Farmers
Subsidies, insurance, and financial support you may be eligible for
Central Govt
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Direct income support of ₹6,000/year in three installments to all farmer families.
Eligibility: All land-holding farmers
Benefit: ₹6,000/year
Central Govt
PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Crop insurance scheme providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss or damage due to unforeseen events.
Eligibility: All farmers growing notified crops
Premium: 1.5-5% of sum insured
Maharashtra Govt
Micro-Irrigation Scheme (MIS)
Subsidy up to 55% for small/marginal farmers on drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
Eligibility: Small & marginal farmers
Subsidy: Up to 55% on equipment cost
APEDA
Organic Certification Assistance
Financial assistance for obtaining NPOP and PGS-India organic certification, training, and market linkage.
Eligibility: Farmers practicing organic methods
Benefit: Up to ₹50,000 assistance