Maharashtra Farmer Registration: Agristack and MahaDBT
- Farmer Registry portal
- mhfr.agristack.gov.in
- MahaDBT farmer portal
- mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Farmer
- Farmer IDs in Maharashtra
- 1,31,81,173 (19 March 2026)
- MahaDBT helpline
- 022-61316429 (9.45 am to 6.15 pm)
- Farmer Registry help desk
- 02025712712
Search for "mahadbt farmer registration" and you will find two different things mixed together. One is the Farmer Registry under Agristack, which gives you a Farmer ID linked to your Aadhaar and land. The other is MahaDBT, the Maharashtra government's portal where farmers apply for agriculture department subsidies. Since the 2025-26 season, MahaDBT relies on the Farmer ID (reported by Punekar News, July 2025), so the order matters.
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Two registrations at a glance
| Agristack Farmer Registry (mhfr) | MahaDBT Farmer portal | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A Farmer ID linked to Aadhaar and your land records | An account to apply for state agriculture schemes |
| Official address | mhfr.agristack.gov.in/farmer-registry-mh | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Farmer |
| Used for | PM Kisan new registration, crop insurance, MSP procurement, inputs, disaster relief, credit (PIB, 24 March 2026) | Subsidy schemes of the agriculture department, selected first come first served |
| Help | 02025712712 (listed on the Nanded district website) | 022-61316429, 9.45 am to 6.15 pm |
| Do first? | Yes | After you have a Farmer ID |
Part 1: Getting your Maharashtra Farmer ID
A Farmer ID is created by matching you with the state's digitised land records. The registry covers landholding farmers, including women, livestock and fisheries farmers (PIB, 24 March 2026). Maharashtra had issued 1,31,81,173 Farmer IDs by 19 March 2026, second only to Uttar Pradesh in the PIB state table, and it uses the ID for scheme delivery.
There are two main routes. The Centre funds village and Gram Panchayat camps (₹15,000 per camp to states), and farmers can also self-register on the state farmer registry portal. Help at a CSC is also reported, but not officially confirmed.
- Check if you already have one. The MahaDBT login page has a link, "Click here to know your Farmer ID". Many farmers were enrolled at camps and do not know it.
- Keep your papers ready. Guides commonly list Aadhaar, the mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP, your 7/12 (satbara) land record details and bank details. This list is reported but not officially confirmed, so ask at the camp.
- Register at a camp or on the portal. Go to the village camp, or open the Maharashtra Farmer Registry at mhfr.agristack.gov.in and follow the on-screen panjikaran (registration) steps.
- Make sure every land parcel is added. Your ID is only as good as the land linked to it.
- Keep the acknowledgement you receive, and note your Farmer ID once it is issued.
- If you get stuck, call the Maharashtra help desk 02025712712 or ask your local agriculture assistant or talathi office.
More on what the ID is and how it is used nationally is on our Farmer ID guide.
हिंदी में सारांश
महाराष्ट्र के किसानों को आमतौर पर दो पंजीकरण चाहिए। पहला, Agristack किसान रजिस्ट्री (mhfr.agristack.gov.in) में Farmer ID, जो आधार और जमीन के रिकॉर्ड से जुड़ा होता है। 19 मार्च 2026 तक महाराष्ट्र में 1,31,81,173 Farmer ID बन चुके थे। गांव के कैंप में या पोर्टल पर स्वयं पंजीकरण हो सकता है। मदद के लिए हेल्प डेस्क 02025712712 है। दूसरा, MahaDBT किसान पोर्टल (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Farmer), जहां कृषि विभाग की योजनाओं के लिए आवेदन होता है। यहां Aadhaar Based Login, Login With Username और Login With Farmer Id के विकल्प हैं। रिपोर्ट में Track Application Status और FCFS चयन सूची देखी जा सकती है। खबरों के अनुसार 2025-26 से MahaDBT पर Farmer ID अनिवार्य है, 7/12 और 8A अपलोड करने की जरूरत नहीं, और चयन पहले आओ पहले पाओ से होता है। MahaDBT हेल्पलाइन 022-61316429 है। OTP किसी को न दें।
Part 2: Using the MahaDBT farmer portal
The MahaDBT farmer portal is at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Farmer. On 16 October 2026 its main menu showed Main Home, How to Apply Online? and Benefit Schemes.
Login options shown on the portal
- Applicant type: Individual Farmer or Farmer Group
- Aadhaar Based Login
- Login With Username
- Login With Farmer Id
- Help links: "Click here to know your Farmer ID" and "How to create your Farmer ID"
Reports you can view
- Track Application Status: follow your own application
- Fund Disbursed Beneficiary List: see who has been paid
- Application Timestamp Report: see when applications were made
- MahaDBT FCFS selection list and MahaDBT FCFS Waiting list: see selections in order
Read "How to Apply Online?" on the portal before you start. It is the official explanation for each scheme.
What changed from the 2025-26 season
Punekar News reported (July 2025) that from the 2025-26 season:
- An Agristack Farmer ID became mandatory for agriculture scheme benefits on MahaDBT.
- Farmers no longer need to upload the 7/12, 8A extract or Aadhaar documents, because the details come through the Farmer ID.
- Selection moved to first come, first served.
In practice this means two things. Get your Farmer ID before the season's applications open, and apply early once a scheme opens, since order of application matters. Use the Application Timestamp Report and the FCFS lists to follow where you stand.
Farmer ID and PM Kisan in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is among the states where new PM Kisan applicants need a Farmer ID. GKToday reported (January 2025) that this started on 1 January 2025 in 10 states, including Maharashtra. PIB reported on 10 March 2026 that the Farmer ID is mandatory only for new PM Kisan registrations in the 19 states where Farmer Registry work has begun.
If you are already a PM Kisan labharthi in Maharashtra, you can also receive the state's Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi, which is paid only to PM Kisan beneficiaries. New farmers should see our PM Kisan registration guide after getting a Farmer ID, and check payment details on the PM Kisan status page.
Common problems and simple fixes
- Name does not match between Aadhaar and 7/12: get it corrected with the revenue office before registering, since the ID is built by matching you to land records.
- Mobile not linked to Aadhaar: OTP will not reach you. Update your Aadhaar mobile first.
- Forgot Farmer ID: use "Click here to know your Farmer ID" on the MahaDBT login page.
- Scheme shows waiting: check the MahaDBT FCFS Waiting list and Track Application Status.
- Portal or login trouble: call MahaDBT on 022-61316429 between 9.45 am and 6.15 pm.
Never pay an agent who promises quick selection on MahaDBT, and never share an OTP. Other state registries are covered on our UP farmer registration page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I do MahaDBT farmer registration?
Open the official MahaDBT farmer portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/Farmer, choose Individual Farmer or Farmer Group, and sign in with Aadhaar Based Login, Login With Username or Login With Farmer Id. Read How to Apply Online? and then apply under Benefit Schemes. Since 2025-26 a Farmer ID is reported to be mandatory, so get that first.
What is mhfr agristack?
mhfr.agristack.gov.in is the Maharashtra Farmer Registry under Agristack. It creates a Farmer ID by matching you with the state's digitised land records. The Farmer ID is used for PM Kisan new registration, crop insurance, MSP procurement, inputs, disaster relief and credit. Maharashtra had 1,31,81,173 Farmer IDs by 19 March 2026.
How can I find my Farmer ID in Maharashtra?
The MahaDBT farmer login page has a link called Click here to know your Farmer ID. Many farmers were registered at village camps and may not know their number. If you still cannot find it, call the Maharashtra Farmer Registry help desk on 02025712712 or ask your local agriculture assistant.
Do I need to upload 7/12 and 8A on MahaDBT now?
According to Punekar News (July 2025), from the 2025-26 season farmers no longer need to upload the 7/12, 8A or Aadhaar documents on MahaDBT, because details come through the Agristack Farmer ID. The Farmer ID itself must be correct, so make sure all your land parcels are linked when you register.
How is selection done on MahaDBT farmer schemes?
Punekar News reported in July 2025 that selection moved to first come, first served from the 2025-26 season. The portal shows a MahaDBT FCFS selection list, a MahaDBT FCFS Waiting list and an Application Timestamp Report, so you can see where you stand. Apply early once a scheme opens.
What is the MahaDBT farmer helpline number?
The MahaDBT farmer portal lists the helpline 022-61316429, available from 9.45 am to 6.15 pm. For Farmer Registry questions, the Nanded district website lists the Maharashtra help desk number 02025712712. Never share an OTP or pay anyone who claims they can speed up your selection.
Sources: PIB: Farmer IDs state-wise, 24 Mar 2026 · Nanded district: Agri Stack · Punekar News, 12 Jul 2025 · Lok Sabha USQ 4957, 1 Apr 2025 · PIB: Farmer ID for PM Kisan, 10 Mar 2026 · GKToday, 10 Jan 2025. Checked 16 October 2026. Portals and manuals change: confirm on the official site or with your district surveillance unit.