- Jowar (sorghum) is one of the most important cereal crops in the world and is one of the four major food grains of our country. India ranks 5th in maize production in world.
- Karnataka ranks 2 nd in maize production in country.
- Major Jowar arrival markets in Karnataka: Bagalkote,Vijayapura, Davangere,Hassan, Honnali,Shikaripura,Shivamogga
Arrivals in Qtls
| Major Markets | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basavakalyan | 11808 | 23464 | 21381 | 17593 |
| Bidar | 34026 | 35180 | 39185 | 47246 |
| Gadag | 52889 | 44896 | 27249 | 23270 |
| Harappanhalli | 66159 | 25977 | 13998 | 15222 |
| Kalaburgi | 56999 | 98289 | 85664 | 58868 |
| Manvi | 13150 | 14345 | 64033 | 59271 |
| Raichur | 12597 | 23315 | 14679 | 4526 |
| Sindhanur | 26401 | 42321 | 89720 | 76724 |
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