=== INTRO: India is the second-largest producer of crops in the world. The country is blessed with a rich agricultural heritage and a large variety of crops. India is known for its wide range of crops, from rice and wheat to pulses and oilseeds. The production and productivity of crops in India has been increasing steadily over the years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2020-21. This article will provide an overview of the area production and productivity of crops in India 2020-21.
Area Production of Crops in India 2020-21
The total area under cultivation in India for the year 2020-21 is estimated to be around 148.3 million hectares. Of this, the area under food grains is estimated to be around 105.3 million hectares. Rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals and sugarcane are the major crops grown in India. Rice is the most important crop in India, occupying around 44.5 million hectares of the total area under cultivation. Wheat is the second-most important crop, occupying around 30.2 million hectares of the total area. Pulses occupy around 15.2 million hectares of the total area, while oilseeds occupy around 10.8 million hectares.
Productivity of Crops in India 2020-21
The productivity of crops in India is estimated to be around 587 kg per hectare in 2020-21. Rice is the most productive crop, with an estimated average yield of around 2,400 kg per hectare. Wheat is the second-most productive crop, with an estimated average yield of around 3,000 kg per hectare. Pulses are the third-most productive crop, with an estimated average yield of around 1,000 kg per hectare. Oilseeds have an estimated average yield of around 790 kg per hectare.
Overall, India has seen a steady improvement in its crop production and productivity over the years. The country is expected to continue this trend in 2020-21, with an estimated total production of around 865 million tonnes of food grains.
=== OUTRO: India is one of the leading producers of crops in the world. The country is blessed with a wide variety of crops, and the production and productivity of these crops have been increasing steadily over the years. This article has provided an overview of the area production and productivity of crops in India 2020-21, which is expected to continue the trend of growth in the coming year.
