Production | HP Agriculture
statement showing crop-wise/ season-wise area, production & productivity of principal crops in himachal pradesh Unit: A (Area) in 000’Hects., P (Production) in 000’Metric Ton, Productivity (Kgs/Hect.)
In Himachal Pradesh farmers rely on rain fed agriculture for their livelihood as 81% of the cultivated area is rained making the farmers more vulnerable. Traditional crops viz. millets, pseudocereals and other lesser known crops have been known as staple food grain crops to humans for thousands of years.
What are the main crops grown in HP? - Geographic FAQ Hub
Jun 22, 2024 · The main crops grown in Himachal Pradesh include wheat, maize, paddy, gram, sugarcane, mustard, potato, and various vegetables. Himachal Pradesh is also known as the ‘Apple State of India’ for its large-scale production of fruits.
Major Crops of Himachal Pradesh - Jokta Academy Blogs
Dec 5, 2023 · Farmers in Himachal Pradesh focus on cultivating cash crops that are tailored to the agro-climatic conditions of the region, aiming to maximize revenue. The principal cereals cultivated include wheat, maize, rice, and barley.
Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh
The chief food crops cultivated in Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh include wheat, maize, rice, barley, seed-potato, ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives, and fig. Himachal Pradesh is also known as the ‘Apple State of India’ for its large-scale production of fruits. Farmers have engaged themselves ...
Himachal Pradesh – Natural Farming: NITI Initiative - NITI Aayog
The commonly grown crops are wheat, barley, lesser millets, pseudo-cereals (buckwheat and amaranthus), maize and potato, etc. The area is suitable for the production of seed potatoes and temperate vegetables.
Major Crops of Himachal Pradesh
Jul 18, 2024 · Himachal Pradesh, with its diverse climate and fertile soil, is conducive to growing a variety of crops. The state’s agriculture sector is characterized by the cultivation of food grains, vegetables, fruits, and cash crops. Here’s a detailed look at some of the major crops of Himachal Pradesh: Maize. Importance: Maize is the most important ...
Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh - Daily Himachal GK
Sep 8, 2020 · Main crops that are cultivated in Himachal Pradesh: The major portion of the revenue earning in the state’s economy is carried out by the cash crop in Himachal Pradesh. The foremost food crop cultivated include “wheat, rice, maize, barley, ginger, seed-potato, vegetables, mushrooms hops, olives, fig, hops, and chicory seeds”.
Himachal Pradesh Sub-Tropical Horticulture, Irrigation and Value …
Depending upon the agro-climatic conditions and the suitability of a particular area for the growing of specific horticulturalcrops in that area, the State can broadly be divided into four agro-climatic zones as described in the table below. Fruits: Apple, Pear, Cherry, Almond, Walnut, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Strawberry.
Himachal Pradesh | ICAR
Himachal Pradesh - Over 10% area of the state is under cultivation, of which 75 % is rainfed, facing frequent water scarcity. The soils are acidic and low in fertility. The major cropping systems are maize-wheat, rice-wheat and maize-potato-wheat. The farming systems are mainly horticulture based.
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