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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