Rice Crop

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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.

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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. 
• 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.

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