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is the first state in the country to record its crop diversification patterns in the form of an index.<\/p>\n

The crop diversification index has a base value of one, which represents the Percentage<\/a> of total cultivated area devoted to a single crop. If the index value is higher, it denotes that the crops are more diversified.<\/p>\n

The present crop diversification index was calculated using the area under 77 different crops grown in the state, which includes all food, non-food, Cash Crops<\/a>, and area under floriculture.<\/p>\n

In Telangana, many districts have index values ranging from 0 to 5. The crop diversification index will serve as a baseline for future crop diversification in the state.<\/p>\n

Observations<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the crop diversification index, 77 varieties of crops are grown in Telangana.<\/p>\n

Among 77 crops, only around 10 crops (mostly grains) are preferred for diversification.<\/p>\n

Top three districts in terms of crop diversification are Nirmal, Vikarabad & Sangareddy.<\/p>\n

Peddapalli, Karimnagar, and Suryapet are the bottom three districts in terms of crop diversification. In these districts, where paddy is widely cultivated, the maize Cropping<\/a> area has decreased significantly, whereas the Cotton<\/a> cropping area has increased.<\/p>\n

Paddy, maize, and pulses are the most preferred crops in Telangana. Other high-priority crops for farmers in the state include wheat, jowar, bajra, chilies, etc.<\/p>\n

The current crop diversification index value demonstrates that there is a greater need for the diversification of crops in Telangana to achieve Sustainable Development<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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