case study on the topic 'The Need to Develop Farming in India'
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Total cultivable area of this state is about 56 lakh hectares which is 63% of it’s geographical area and having 62% irrigation area of Net cropped area.
Gross cropped area is 94,58,675 hectares with cropping intensity (2012-13) of 182%.
The agriculture economy is greatly depended on monsoon and flood, land erosion, drought and other natural calamities often affect production in agriculture.
At present West Bengal ranks first in production of Rice, Jute and Vegetables.
Our position is second in Potato Production.
The Production of different crops under food grains in the state has recorded significant growth, which is recognized by GOI through awarding “KRISHI KARMAN” 3 times in a row during 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14.
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