Which institutions in Gujarat purchase agro-products from the farmers at sustainable price?
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Gujarat has varying topographic features though a major part of the state was dominated by parched and dry region. The distinctive features of agro-climatic zones are briefly presented in Table as below. The average rainfall in the state varies widely from 250 mm to 1500 mm across various zones. Out of 8 agro-climatic zones, five are arid to semi-arid in nature, while remaining three are dry sub-humid in nature. Deep black to medium black soils dominate the soil types in the state. Based on soil characterization, rainfall and temperature, eight agro climatic zones in Gujarat have been identified as under: Agro climatic zone Type of soil South Gujarat (Heavy Rain Area) Deep black wi Rain fall ( mm) in th few patches of coastal alluvial, laterite and medium black South Gujarat 1500 and more Deep black clayey Middle Gujarat 10001500 Deep black, medium black to loamy sand North Gujarat & Coastal Area Sandy loam to sandy 8001000 Bhal 625 Medium bl875 ack, poorly drained and saline South Saurashtra Shallow medium black calcareous 6251000 North Saurashtra 625 Shallow medium black750 North West Zone 400 Sandy and saline700 250 1.2 Land holding status 500 Total geographical area of the state is about 196 lakhs hectares. Out of total geographical area, 99.66 lakh hectares are under net cultivable area which is 50% of total geographical area. Total gross cropped area is about 122.11 lakh hectares in the state. Total gross irrigated area is 56.14 lakhs ha which is accounted for 45.97% of total crop area.