Harbhara, also known as Horse Gram, is a protein-rich crop mainly cultivated during the Rabi season. Maharashtra is a significant producer, especially in dryland farming areas.

Maharashtra – Major Production Hub

• Grown in rain-fed areas with low water requirement

• Widely cultivated in the semi-arid zones of western Maharashtra as well as the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions

• Major districts: Solapur, Pune, Ahmednagar

• Key producing towns: Barshi, Supa, Baramati, Kedgaon, Daund

• Procurement under MSP through agencies like NAFED and MahaFPC