–The Golden Fiber of India Imagine a fibre that shines like gold under the sun, yet grows from the muddy soils of riverbanks. That’s Jute for you—long, soft, shiny, strong, and natural. 🧵 What is Jute? 🏭 What is Jute Used For? Let’s understand this like a supply-chain. Once jute is extracted and processed, it’s…
Cotton is India’s most important fibre crop. Think of it as the backbone of the textile industry — from a simple kurta to designer wear, cotton is central. But cotton isn’t just about fibre. The cotton seed has two crucial uses: So, cotton supports both industry and agriculture. It is not just a fibre crop;…
While food crops sustain life, cash crops sustain the economy. These are the crops primarily grown for commercial purposes—sold in the market rather than consumed directly by the farmer. Their contribution to India’s agricultural GDP is significantly high despite occupying a smaller share of cultivated land. In the upcoming sections, we will explore these cash…
In simple terms, pulses are leguminous crops harvested for their dry seeds. They are rich in protein, especially important in a vegetarian diet like that of a large population in India. Types of Pulses in India India grows a variety of pulses, the most notable ones being: Unique Feature: Natural Soil Doctors All pulses except…
Imagine you’re in a village where rainfall is uncertain, the soil is not very fertile, and irrigation is difficult. In such places, farmers turn to a class of crops called millets—also known as “coarse grains”, but don’t let that name fool you. Coarse in name, but rich in nutrition. Millets are short-duration warm-weather grasses, often…
– The Versatile “Indian Corn” Maize, also known as Indian Corn, is like that all-rounder in cricket—used for food, fodder, and even industrial purposes. In India, it is consumed by humans, fed to animals, and also used in industries for making starch, alcohol, and other products. In fact, in the USA, it’s primarily grown not…
Let’s start with a simple fact: Wheat is the second most important staple food in India, right after rice. But unlike rice, which dominates in the southern and eastern parts of India, wheat is the king of the northern and north-western plateaus and plains. Why? We’ll understand that in a moment. Nutritionally, wheat is like…
Imagine walking into a South Indian household. What’s cooking? Most likely rice—steaming hot, served with sambar or rasam. Now go to Assam or West Bengal—again, rice is the staple. So the first thing to understand is that rice is not just a crop—it is an emotion, especially in Southern and North-Eastern India, where it is…
India is not just a land of diverse cultures—it’s also a land of diverse crops. Among these, food crops form the backbone of our agricultural landscape, dietary habits, and food security system. These are the crops that directly end up on our plates—grains, pulses, and tubers that keep over 1.4 billion people nourished, day after…
Imagine you’re managing a huge library, but instead of books, you’re organizing crops. Just like books can be classified by genre, language, or author — crops too can be classified based on different parameters like: 1. Classification Based on Type of Crop This is like asking: “What is the purpose of this crop?” A. Food…
