Monday, 23 December 2024

India's agricultural landscape is vast and varied, with each state and Union Territory contributing uniquely to the nation's agrarian economy. Here's an expanded overview, enriched with specific figures and facts:

India's agricultural landscape is vast and varied, with each state and Union Territory contributing uniquely to the nation's agrarian economy. Here's an expanded overview, enriched with specific figures and facts:

Northern Region

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh:

Main Crops: Rice, maize, and wheat dominate, with Jammu & Kashmir being renowned for its apple production, contributing significantly to India's apple yield.

Irrigation: Agriculture is primarily dependent on traditional methods, with ongoing efforts to enhance irrigation infrastructure.


Punjab:

Main Crops: A leading producer of wheat and rice, contributing significantly to India's food grain stock.

Irrigation: Approximately 98.1% of the cultivated area is irrigated, primarily through canals and tube wells. 


Haryana:

Main Crops: Major producer of wheat, rice, and sugarcane.

Irrigation: About 87.6% of the agricultural area is irrigated, supporting high productivity. 


Himachal Pradesh:

Main Crops: Known for horticultural produce, especially apples, contributing significantly to the state's economy.

Irrigation: Limited irrigation facilities; agriculture is largely rain-fed.


Uttarakhand:

Main Crops: Rice, wheat, and pulses are predominant.

Irrigation: Approximately 42.9% of the cultivated area is irrigated. 



Central Region

Uttar Pradesh:

Main Crops: A leading producer of sugarcane, wheat, and rice.

Irrigation: About 82.6% of the cultivated area is irrigated, supporting intensive farming practices. 


Madhya Pradesh:

Main Crops: Significant producer of pulses and oilseeds, contributing to India's food security.

Irrigation: Approximately 44.5% of the agricultural area is irrigated. 



Eastern Region

Bihar:

Main Crops: Rice, wheat, and maize are extensively cultivated.

Irrigation: About 63.4% of the cultivated area is irrigated, aiding in substantial food grain production. 


West Bengal:

Main Crops: Leading producer of rice and jute, with significant contributions to tea production.

Irrigation: Approximately 48.2% of the agricultural area is irrigated. 


Jharkhand:

Main Crops: Rice, maize, and pulses are predominant.

Irrigation: Limited irrigation facilities, with only about 5.4% of the cultivated area irrigated. 


Odisha:

Main Crops: Rice is the staple crop, with significant cultivation of pulses and oilseeds.

Irrigation: Approximately 33.6% of the agricultural area is irrigated. 



Western Region

Rajasthan:

Main Crops: Bajra (pearl millet), wheat, and pulses are extensively cultivated.

Irrigation: About 26.4% of the cultivated area is irrigated, with significant dependence on canal systems. 


Gujarat:

Main Crops: Cotton, groundnut, and wheat are major crops.

Irrigation: Approximately 44.7% of the agricultural area is irrigated. 


Maharashtra:

Main Crops: Sugarcane, cotton, and soybeans are significant contributors to the state's agrarian economy.

Irrigation: Limited irrigation coverage, with about 16.8% of the cultivated area irrigated. 



Southern Region

Andhra Pradesh:

Main Crops: Rice, maize, and pulses are extensively cultivated.

Irrigation: Approximately 63.9% of the agricultural area is irrigated, supporting high productivity. 


Telangana:

Main Crops: Rice, cotton, and maize are predominant.

Irrigation: Significant investments in irrigation projects have enhanced agricultural productivity.


Karnataka:

Main Crops: Rice, maize, and pulses are major crops.

Irrigation: Approximately 28.5% of the cultivated area is irrigated. 


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