Agriculture
8 Facts About India's Farmers That Will Surprise You
Story By: Tanvi N
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For Indian Spectator
India is the second largest food producing country in the world and 7th largest exporter of agricultural goods.
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According to Indian Government data, India produces a whooping 103 million tones of wheat every year.
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India now produces more milk, beans, jute, and spices than any other country in the world, and it also boasts the biggest herd of cattle (buffalo).
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India is second largest producer of cotton and largest exporter of cotton in the world. India exports raw and cotton textiles.
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All these success when the average landholding of farmers is just 2.28 hectares. Means less mechanisation and more labor.
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Much of India's agricultural produce is locally consumed. Exports contribute only 1.5% to the GDP.
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With advent of cheaper internet and wide availability of broadband in villages, Indian farmers are quite tech savvy.
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Despite low per cow output, India stands tall as the largest milk producer country in the world.
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