India is the largest producer of crops in the world. The production and productivity of crops in India has been steadily increasing over the years. This article will provide an overview of the area production and productivity of crops in India during 2019-20 state wise.
Area Production of Crops in India
India produced a total of 291.95 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2019-20, an increase of 3.3% from the previous year. Out of this, the major crops were rice (112.91 million tonnes), wheat (105.45 million tonnes), coarse cereals (51.86 million tonnes), and pulses (21.73 million tonnes).
Productivity of Crops in India 2019-20 State Wise
The productivity of crops in India during 2019-20 state wise varied greatly. For instance, the highest productivity of rice was seen in Punjab with 6.22 tonnes per hectare, followed by Haryana at 5.59 tonnes per hectare. Similarly, the highest productivity of wheat was seen in Punjab with 4.37 tonnes per hectare, followed by Haryana at 4.20 tonnes per hectare.
The highest productivity of coarse cereals was seen in Punjab with 3.69 tonnes per hectare, followed by Rajasthan at 2.55 tonnes per hectare. The highest productivity of pulses was seen in Madhya Pradesh with 807.5 kilograms per hectare, followed by Rajasthan at 791.3 kilograms per hectare.
In conclusion, India has seen a steady increase in the area production and productivity of crops in recent years. This has been attributed to improved agricultural practices and better access to technology and resources. However, more needs to be done to ensure that the productivity of crops in India continues to increase and that the country continues to remain the largest producer of crops in the world.
