2. Agriculture in India Ranks second worldwide in farm output largest producer - milk, cashew nuts, coconuts, tea, ginger, turmeric and black pepper. The world's largest cattle population (281 million). 2nd largest producer-wheat, rice, sugar, groundnut and inland fish. third largest producer of tobacco. India accounts for 10% of the world fruit production first rank in the production of banana and sapota. Growing faster than its ability to produce rice and wheat.
3. Indian Agriculture has made rapid progress since independence From food shortages and import to self-sufficiency and exports. From subsistence farming to intensive and technology led cultivation. Today , India is the front ranking producer of many crops in the world. Lead in through the green, white, blue and yellow revolutions
4. Indian Agriculture Scenario STRENGTHS Rich Bio-diversity Arable land Climate Strong and well dispersed research and extension system OPPORTUNITIES Bridgeable yield crops Exports Agro-based Industry Horticulture. WEAKNESS Fragmentation of land Low Technology Inputs Unsustainable Water Management Poor Infrastructure Low value addition THREATS Unsustainable Resource Use Unsustainable Regional Development Imports
5. TARGETS Food Grain Production will be doubled in ten years. Special emphasis on horticulture production Allied sectors like live stock, dairy poultry, fisheries Production of oilseeds and pulses will be raised substantially.