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1 , 10Uttar Pradesh According to PIB data, Uttar Pradesh leads with more than 33 lakh registered farmers. The fertile Gangetic plains of the state support major crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane and potatoes, making agriculture the primary source of livelihood for most rural families.
2 , 10Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh has more than 30 lakh registered farmers, placing it second in the PIB list. Known for the cultivation of wheat, soybean, gram and rice, the agricultural strength of the state is supported by the expansion of irrigation facilities and government-backed agricultural schemes.
3 , 10Haryana With over 27 lakh registered farmers, Haryana remains one of the most productive agricultural states of India. A leader since the Green Revolution era, Haryana’s farmers specialize in wheat, rice, mustard and cotton, and widely adopt mechanized and modern farming practices.
4 , 10Telangana There are about 18.2 lakh registered farmers in Telangana. Rice is its main crop, while cotton, maize and chilli also flourish. Major irrigation projects, including the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, have helped strengthen the agricultural production of the state.
5 , 10Rajasthan Despite being a largely arid area, Rajasthan has more than 15.4 lakh registered farmers. Farmers here grow robust crops like millet, mustard, wheat and gram, often also rearing livestock along with farming adapted to the diverse climatic zones of the state.
6 , 10Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh is home to about 14.5 lakh registered farmers who cultivate rice, maize, groundnut and chilli. With irrigation aid from rivers like Krishna and Godavari, the state maintains its long-standing agricultural tradition and high agricultural productivity.
7 , 10Maharashtra There are more than 12.4 lakh registered farmers in Maharashtra, who are mainly engaged in the cultivation of cotton, sugarcane, soybean and onion. While the state faces frequent droughts and uneven rainfall, agricultural production remains important due to its large and diverse farming communities.
8 , 10Tamil Nadu According to PIB data, there are around 4.67 lakh registered farmers in Tamil Nadu. Paddy, sugarcane, banana and groundnut are widely cultivated, supported by well-developed irrigation networks and fertile areas such as the Kaveri delta.
9 , 10Odisha There are about 4.56 lakh registered farmers in Odisha who grow rice, pulses, oilseeds and coconut. The state benefits from good rainfall, although farmers often face climatic challenges such as floods and cyclones during certain seasons.
10 , 10Jharkhand There are about 2.67 lakh registered farmers in Jharkhand, many of whom are small-scale or tribal farmers. They mainly grow rice, maize, pulses and oilseeds, farming according to the hilly and forested landscapes of the state.