article on agriculture of himachal pradesh and kerala
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Answer: AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
INTRODUCTORY PART
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India.Situated in the western Himalayas,it is one of the 11 mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems.Himachal Pradesh shares its borders with the union territories of Jammu &Kashmir and Ladakh to the north,States of Punjab to the west,Haryana to the south west,Uttar Pradesh to south,Uttarakhand to south east .The state shares an international border to east with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
FACTORS OF AGRICULTURAL LIFE IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
Himachal Pradesh is a state consisting of a large number of agrarian population solely depending upon the farming and animal husbandry practices.It is the backbone of state economy.Agriculture and its allied sector contributes to 20% of state’s GDP.This sector has experienced an upward swing in its growth in the recent years because of the active support of the state government,improved scientific technologies adopted by the farmers in the state.
HIMACHAL PRADESH AND AGRICULTURAL CROPS
IN BRIEF
The integrated farming is the strength of the state like Himachal Pradesh.Agricultural based large-scale animal husbandry is complementary to the traditional farming methods and provides livelihood to agrarian population.
METHODS OF AGRICULTURE
Cultivation of Pulses:In Himachal Pradesh, wheat,maize and rice are the dominating crops and pulses are grown less due to special climatic conditions prevailing in the region.The farmers cultivate the dominating crops through special farming techniques such as step/terrace farming
Vegetable and Fruits:Fruit and vegetables considered as high valued crops in the state.Himachal Pradesh is famous for its fresh apples.The state itself is known as the ‘Apple state of India’ because of the state’s most production of apples in the country.Many fruits such as guava,litchi,citrus,pear,grapes are grown in the state in large number.Vegetables such as peas,tomato etc. are also grown.The cultivation of vegetable and fruits uplifted the livelihood of Himachal Pradesh’s farming population.
Cash Crops:Vegetable Cash crops like potatos,ginger,garlic, cabbage,cauliflower,pea and offseason vegetables are produced by the farmers of Himachal Pradesh.It has a great positive impact on state’s economy because of increased availability of employment
Organic Agricultural Tourism:It is a special quality limited to the state of Himachal Pradesh.The expansion of tourism to rural areas of state helped the tourism economy of state by promoting agriculture,showing tourist the special medicinal and aromatic plants and rural flower gardens by the involvement of villagers.
Silk Rearing:Silk rearing has been practiced traditionally in the state from the colonial era.
Animal Husbandry:It is one of the main agricultural activity in the state due to large area under the forests,pasture lands,grasslands,and grazing lkands.Adequate insemination techniques boosted the milk production and health of live stock
CONCLUSION[MARKET]
Apart from satisfying the need of family,the agriculture peoduce should be market worthy with regard to quantity and quality.Availibilty of market is the first consideration when contemplating new crops.Since country’s capital Delhi is near to the Himachal Pradesh.It attracts the largest consumer market of the country.Hence measures are taken to improve the grain production