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🌾 Crop Yield & Revenue Estimator

Estimate crop yield per acre or hectare and gross farm revenue from your field assumptions.

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How to Estimate Crop Yield and Farm Income

Reference yields can vary by crop, variety, season, location and farming practice. Use the calculator inputs to model your own expected yield rather than treating the result as a guaranteed field outcome.

Understanding Yield Ranges

Traditional farming uses local seeds, minimal inputs, and conventional practices — yields are typically 40-60% of potential. Improved farming uses certified HYV/hybrid seeds, recommended fertilizers, and timely irrigation — typical for most progressive farmers. Commercial farming uses precision agriculture techniques, drip irrigation, fertigation, and optimal plant protection — achieves yields closest to the crop's genetic potential.

Why MSP Matters

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) set by the government is a floor price for procurement — you may sell at MSP through government agencies or at market price, whichever is higher. This calculator lets you enter your actual expected selling price for more realistic revenue estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — these are average estimates based on historical data. Actual yields depend heavily on rainfall/irrigation, pest and disease incidence, soil health, and input quality. Treat these as planning benchmarks, not promises.
This calculator deducts an approximate input cost percentage (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, labor) typical for that crop type. Actual costs vary by region and farming style.
Yes — PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) provides subsidized crop insurance against yield losses from natural calamities. Premium is typically 1.5-2% of sum insured for rabi crops and 2% for kharif — significantly lower than private insurance.
🔄 Last Updated: September 2026 · Rule year is shown where relevant; verify source-linked rules before filing or payment

Crop Yield Calculator India — Calculate and Improve Farm Productivity

Crop yield is the quantity of produce harvested per unit area — typically expressed as quintals per acre or tonnes per hectare in India. Accurately measuring and tracking yield helps farmers identify productivity trends, compare performance with district and state averages, and make informed decisions about variety selection, input use, and farming practices.

Yield Calculation Formula: Crop Yield (kg/ha) = Total Harvest Weight (kg) ÷ Area Harvested (ha). To convert between units: 1 hectare = 2.47 acres. 1 quintal = 100 kg. 1 tonne = 10 quintals = 1,000 kg. Example: Farmer harvests 42 quintals from 1.5 acres of wheat. Area = 1.5 ÷ 2.47 = 0.607 ha. Yield = 4,200 kg ÷ 0.607 ha = 6,920 kg/ha = 69.2 quintals/ha — well above the national average of 35-40 quintals/ha for wheat.

National Average Yields for Reference (ICAR Data): Wheat: 35-40 quintals/ha national average (Punjab/Haryana: 50-55). Paddy: 25-30 quintals/ha national average. Maize: 30-35 quintals/ha. Soybean: 10-15 quintals/ha. Cotton: 400-500 kg lint/ha. Groundnut: 15-20 quintals/ha. Progressive farmers regularly achieve 1.5-2x national averages through improved variety selection, balanced fertilisation, timely irrigation, and integrated pest management.

Factors That Most Improve Crop Yield in India: Variety selection — ICAR-released varieties or private hybrids developed for your agroclimatic zone typically outyield traditional varieties by 20-40%. Soil health — balanced NPK based on soil testing reduces nutrient deficiency and toxicity. Irrigation timing — stress at critical growth stages (flowering, grain filling) causes disproportionate yield loss. Weed management — early weed competition in the first 30 days can reduce yield by 20-40%. Integrated pest management — preventive practices are more effective and economical than curative spraying.

Government Support for Yield Improvement: ICAR's KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) in each district conducts free soil testing, organises demonstration plots of improved varieties, and provides training on best practices. The PM-KISAN scheme provides ₹6,000/year direct income support. PM Fasal Bima Yojana provides crop insurance at subsidised premiums. The e-NAM platform helps farmers access transparent price discovery and connect with buyers beyond their local mandi, improving price realisation.

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About the Crop Yield

This free Indian calculator helps you compute an estimate for crop yield — reviewed for the applicable current period. Calculations use documented formulas and source notes shown on this page where applicable.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your values in the fields above and click Calculate. Results update instantly. You can adjust any input and recalculate as many times as needed — completely free with no sign-up required.

Accuracy and Verification

Our crop yield formulas are sourced from official Indian regulatory bodies including the Income Tax Department, EPFO, RBI, Ministry of Finance, and WHO where applicable. We verify results against official calculators before publishing and update with every budget and policy change.

Disclaimer

Results are estimates based on the inputs you provide. Actual outcomes can vary with the rules, rates, prices, biological conditions, or other assumptions that apply to your situation. Review the assumptions and effective date shown on this page before using a result for an important decision.

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Crop Yield in India — Improving Productivity

India's average crop yields are 30-50% below global best practices for most crops. Understanding and tracking yield per hectare is the first step to improving farm productivity and profitability.

National Average Yields (Reference)

Wheat: 3,500-4,000 kg/ha national average. Paddy: 2,600 kg/ha. Maize: 3,000 kg/ha. Soybean: 1,200 kg/ha. Cotton: 450 kg/ha (lint). Progressive farmers regularly achieve 1.5-2x national averages through improved varieties, balanced fertilisation, and better water management.

Government Support

Contact your local KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) for free soil testing, crop advisory, and demonstration of improved varieties. PM-KISAN provides Rs 6,000/year direct income support. PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) provides crop insurance at subsidised premiums.

Source: EANDS, Ministry of Agriculture · ICAR · Last Updated September 2026

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How to use this calculator

Crop yield is influenced by field area, crop, seed quality, weather, water, soil, agronomy and harvest losses. Use a conservative and an optimistic scenario to see how changes in yield or price affect farm revenue.