Rice Crop Latest News
Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister said India’s rice production has reached 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes.
About Rice Crop
- Rice is a tropical crop and the staple food for the majority of the Indian population.
- Growing Season: It is primarily a Kharif crop, grown during the southwest monsoon season (June to October) but it can also be cultivated in Rabi and summer seasons under assured irrigation.
Required Climatic Conditions for Rice Crop
- Rice is grown under varying conditions in India from 8°N to 30°N latitude and from sea level to about 2,500 metre altitude.Â
- The average annual rainfall required for rice is 150 cm.
- Temperature: Between 25°C and 35°C.
- Soil: It can be grown on a variety of soils including silts, loams and gravels and can tolerate acidic as well as alkaline soils.
- The crop requires standing water (10-12 cm deep) during most of its growing season.
- Major Rice Producing states: It is most commonly cultivated in states such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam.
- Nutrition: It has a higher nutritional value and is rich in Vitamins A, B, and calcium.
Source: News On Air
Rice Crop FAQs
Q1: Which is a major rice-producing state in India?
Ans: West Bengal
Q2: What is the primary season for rice cultivation in India?
Ans: Kharif
