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AGRICULTURE
Definition
• The science or practice of farming, including
cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops
and the rearing of animals
INTRODUCTION
• One of the strong sector of Indian economy.
• Around 58 % population of India depends on
Agriculture.
• Average growth rate of agriculture and allied
sector in 2006-07 & 2007-08 has been 4% per
annum.
• 140.7 million hectare area is available for sown.
• Major agricultural products include
rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea.
HISTORY
• Indian agriculture began by 9000 BC as a result of
early cultivation of plants.
• Double monsoon leads two harvest in a year.
• The Grow More Food Campaign (1940s) and the
Integrated Production Program (1950s) focused
on food and cash crops supply respectively.
• In 1960s Green revolution took place. Agriculture
production rose. Export increased at 10% in
1990s.
Indian Agriculture- Some Facts
• India ranks second worldwide in farm output
• Total Geographical Area - 328 million hectares
• Net Area sown - 142 million hectares
• Gross Cropped Area – 190.8 million hectares
• Major Crop Production
» Rice 94.1 million tones
» Wheat 74.8 million tones
» Coarse Cereals 36.1 million tones
» Pulses 219.3 million tones
» Oilseeds 340.3 million tones
» Food Grains 27.2 million tones
Indian Agriculture- Some Facts
• Contributes to 14% of GDP
• Provides food to 1Billion
people
• Sustains 65% of the
population : helps alleviate
poverty
• Produces 51 major Crops
• Provides Raw Material to
Industries
• Contributes to 1/6th of the
export earnings
Indian Agriculture Scenario
STRENGTHS
• Indian agriculture is famous for its rich bio-
diversity
• Almost 60% of Indian land comprises of
agricultural land
• Climate is suitable for agriculture
• Strong and well dispersed research and
extension system
Indian Agriculture Scenario
WEAKNESS
• Average yield in India is just 30% to 50% of the
highest average yield in the world
• Agriculture in India is not technically developed
• Irrigation facilities are inadequate, which results
in farmers still being dependent on rainfall
• Illiteracy and socio-economic backwardness
results in low productivity in India
• Share of agriculture in GDP has declined in past
few years
Indian Agriculture Scenario
OPPORTUNITIES
300
250 219.3
200
150 94.1
100
74.8
36.1 27.2
50
0
Rice Wheat Cereals Pulses Food Oil
Grains Seeds
Share Of Agriculture in GDP of
India
PERCENTAGE
18 16.4
16 15.7
14.6
14 14
12
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2011-2012
YEAR