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India’s Agricultural Backbone: A Deep Dive into Major Crops India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is also a powerhouse of agricultural production. Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the workforce and contributes substantially to the nation’s GDP. The country’s vast and fertile land, coupled with … Read more
Major crops, holdings and Cropping patterns, Social and physical environmental impact on production and distribution of crops in Madhya Pradesh Major crops Kharif Crops The total area under Kharif crops in the state is 104 lakh ha. Among Kharif crops, soybean has been sown on over 58 lakh ha, against the target of 56.50 lakh … Read more
Rajasthan Cropping Pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. The crop statistics published by the governments are used to denote the cropping patterns. Cropping pattern is, however, a dynamic concept as it changes over space and time.The cropping patterns of a region are closely influenced by … Read more
Rice The rice is cultivated on the largest areas in India. Historians believe that while the Indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern India).Rice is a nutritional staple food which provides instant energy as its most important component is carbohydrate (starch). Rice … Read more
The Bounty of the Rabi Season: Understanding India’s Winter Harvest The Indian agricultural landscape is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of diverse seasons and crops. Among these, the Rabi season, spanning from October to April, holds a special significance, contributing significantly to the nation’s food security and economic prosperity. This article delves into … Read more
The Green Revolution was initiated in the 1960’s to address the issue of Malnutrition in the developing world. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in Conjunction with chemical Fertilizers and heavy Irrigation to increase crop yields. Green Revolution was largely confined in wheat crop and in northern India such … Read more