Agriculture in Gujarat
Situated on the western coast of India, Gujarat has long been
considered one of the most
progressive states of India on the agricultural fronts.
progressive states of India on the agricultural fronts.
Gujarat is endowed with abundant natural resources in terms of
fertile land, river systems, good soil and climatic conditions in many parts of the state
and good support in terms of input industries and, most importantly, enter prising-people
and technical talent. These many advan-tages contribute significantly to Gujarat's vibrant
agricul-tural sector.
- Awareness Programs : Diversified crops and cropping patterns
- Strong agricultural research capabilities
- Agricultural Newspaper & Magazines
- Emerging contract farming opportunities
- Direct Benefits to Farmers
- Increasing adoption of hi-tech agriculture technologies
- Agriculture export zones for agro products
Major Agricultural Crops :
Jeera, Ajwain, Groundnut, Cotton, Rice, Maize,
Wheat, Mustard, Sesame, Pigeon pea, Green gram & Sugarcane
Major Horticulture Crops :
Mango, Banana, Sapota, Lime, Guava, Tomato, Potato, Onion, Cumin,
Garlic, Isabgul and Fennel