Indian agriculture is the source of employment for many farmers, directly or indirectly. Currently, India is the top exporter of sugar, spices, buffalo meat, rice, etc. India is the largest producer of agriculture and different food items in the world. In this blog, you will learn about the Indian agriculture industry in detail. 

Introduction to the Indian Agriculture Sector 

For the Indian economy, the agriculture sector is the pillar of employment for many people. In India, the agriculture sector is expanding. The Green Revolution has completely changed the Indian agriculture industry. In India, more than 60% of people are involved in agriculture or in the farming industry. India exports more than 70% of its products, such as tea, nuts, coffee, etc., to other countries. The agriculture industry provides many items, such as cotton textiles, jute, and cotton. Many food industries are also dependent on agriculture. 

Which crops are cultivated in which season?

Now we must know in which season which crops are grown. 

1) In the Rabi season, wheat, peas, and gram are mostly grown between April and June. 

2) In the Kharif season, we can grow crops like rice, jowar, maize, bajra, tur, moong, urad, groundnut, and soybean between September and October. 

3) In the Zaid season, you can grow fodder crops between March and July. 

Many farmers are facing environmental challenges that restrict them from growing limited crops. Also, soil health and water availability may affect crops. 

If you want to know more about the Indian agriculture industry, read the blog at TractorKarvan. Various government schemes support the agricultural industry, such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, etc.