Crop Solutions
TRANSFORMING INDIA THROUGH AGRICULTURE
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Soybean
READ MORESoybean is recognized globally as one of the most important crops, serving as a significant source of vegetable oil, protein, and animal feed. With its high protein content (over 40%) and substantial oil content (over 20%), soybean is a vital food commodity. Soy protein is considered a complete protein, as it provides all the essential amino acids, and soybean oil is naturally cholesterol-free.
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Paddy
READ MOREPaddy (Oryza sativa) cultivation is one of the most vital agricultural activities in India, essential not only for food security but also for livelihoods. Rice plays a significant role in the country’s diet, economy, employment, culture, and history. India is among the world’s leading producers of rice and brown rice, contributing to 20% of global rice production.
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Cotton
READ MOREIndia has become the world’s largest producer of raw cotton and leads in terms of the total area dedicated to cotton cultivation. Cotton is a crucial fiber and cash crop in India, playing a significant role in both the industrial and agricultural sectors of the country’s economy.
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Sugarcane
READ MORESugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is the main source of sugar in India and holds a prominent position as a cash crop. India is the world’s largest consumer and the second largest producer of sugar. Nearly 11 crore people are directly or indirectly dependent on the sugar industry in the country. Sugarcane is one of the important commercial crops of India.
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Potato
READ MOREThe potato, a starchy tuber from the Solanaceae family, is the world’s fourth-largest food crop and holds significant importance in India. As the second-largest producer of potatoes globally, India boasts an average production rate of around 20 metric tons per hectare, surpassing the world average.
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Chilli
READ MOREChilli is one of the most important commercial crops grown in India. India is the leading producer, consumer, and exporter of chilli in the world.
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Brinjal
READ MOREBrinjal is an important vegetable crop in the subtropical and tropical regions, valued for its nutritional and Ayurvedic medicinal properties. In India, it is cultivated across almost all states. Brinjal varieties exhibit a wide range of fruit shapes and colors, from oval or egg-shaped to long club-shaped.
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Onion
READ MOREThe onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable and the most widely cultivated species within the Allium genus. India ranks as the second-largest producer of onions globally. Indian onions are renowned for their strong pungency and are available throughout the year.
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Tomato
READ MOREThe tomato, botanically known as Lycopersicum esculentum, belongs to the family Solanaceae. It is a significant commercial vegetable crop in India, characterized as a herbaceous, sprawling plant that can grow between 1 to 3 meters in height, with a weak, woody stem.
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Okra
READ MOREOkra (Abelmoschus esculentus), commonly known as lady fingers in English and bhindi in Hindi, is a commercial vegetable crop that belongs to the family Malvaceae. Originating from Ethiopia, okra is now widely cultivated across tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions of the world.
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Cabbage and Cauliflower
READ MORECole crops are a significant group of temperate vegetables, including key varieties such as cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), cabbage (B. oleracea var. capitata), and broccoli (B. oleracea var. italica). These cruciferous vegetables, commonly known as “Cole” crops, are cultivated primarily for their leaves.
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Wheat
READ MOREWheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice and serves as a staple food for the country. Rich in proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates, wheat provides a balanced diet. India is the fourth-largest producer of wheat globally, following Russia, the USA, and China, contributing 8.7 percent to the world’s total wheat production.
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Tea
READ MORETea is an aromatic beverage made by pouring hot or boiling water over the cured leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. The use of tea as a beverage began toward the end of the sixth century and gained immense popularity over the next two centuries. Today, tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world after water.
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Grapes
READ MOREGrape (Vitis sp.), a significant commercial fruit crop from the Vitaceae family, is cultivated on a wide variety of soils. Though originally a temperate crop, grapes have adapted well to the subtropical climate of peninsular India, with Maharashtra accounting for the majority of grape cultivation in the country.
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Maize
READ MOREMaize, commonly known as “corn,” is one of the most versatile and rapidly emerging cash crops, known for its wide adaptability across various climatic conditions. Often referred to as the “queen of cereals” globally, maize holds significant importance in India, ranking as the third most crucial food cash crop after wheat and rice.
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Groundnut
READ MOREGroundnut, a member of the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family and the Papilionoideae sub-family, is predominantly cultivated in five Indian states: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
