Soil is a mixture of minerals and organic materials. It is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. There are different types of soil classified on the basis of particle size and water retention capacity. The following are the types of soil. Let’s read. Types of soil Sandy soil Sandy soils have a relatively […]
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Soil is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. India because of its huge size and diverse climatic conditions has different types of soils. These soils differ in their colour, texture and mineral content. This article talks about the different types of soils in India and the major crops grown in these soils. Types
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Sugarcane is a major cash crop in India. Cultivated almost throughout India, sugarcane is considered a relatively safer crop and generally provides good profits to the farmers. It is the most cultivated crop in the world. India is leading the way in total production. Brazil is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world
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Rice is the most cultivated crop in India. The total annual production was around 136 million MT for 2022-23 season. Rice is primarily a Kharif crop sown in the summer and harvested from late October to December. In most of eastern and southern India, rice can grow throughout the year due to favourable climate. Just
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Wheat is a major crop in North India. It is a Rabi crop grown in the winter and harvested in the spring season. Wheat is the second most cultivated cereal crop in India (after rice) and has an estimated yearly production of 105-115 million MT. Wheat is one of the oldest cultivated crops believed to
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India is a vast country with different climatic zones. On top of that, most areas in India have a large difference in temperature and amount of precipitation depending on the season. It becomes essential to sow crops depending on the season to acquire maximum produce. Rabi and Kharif crops are the two major seasonal crops
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