Major Crops Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of the Country

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Uttar Pradesh Contributes 21% to National Foodgrain Supply

Uttar Pradesh Contributes 21% to National Foodgrain Supply On 12th December 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Farmers’ School 8.0 for the Rabi season in Barabanki district. Uttar Pradesh has only 11% of India’s cultivable land, yet contributes 21% of the country’s total foodgrain production. Key Agricultural Highlights Component Details Farmers’ School 8.0 Launched for the Rabi season in Barabanki district

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Cotton Cultivation in India

Cotton cultivation, once considered a high-value Kharif crop, is increasingly becoming unprofitable for farmers, especially in states like Haryana. This is due to the combined impact of pest resistance, market volatility, and rising input costs. As a result, many farmers are falling into debt and shifting towards water-intensive crops like paddy, which has serious ecological consequences, including groundwater depletion.To address these challenges, the Union Government has increased the M