matter Coffee 15-25 degrees temperature India produces about 4% of the Nilgiri hills in Karnataka, Kerala world’s coffee and Tamil Nadu 150-250 cm rainfall Arabica variety is produced here Horticulture India is the largest producer of 9% fruits and vegetables (produces about 13% of the world’s vegetables) Although cover only 9% of total cropped area, they provide 25% of value of total agri produce! Still, relative productivity compared to other countries is very low for horticultural products in India NON-FOOD CROPS Crop Season, temperature, rainfall etc. Factoid Soil Areas/ States % of cult. area Rubber 25 degree+ Mainly an equatorial crop, but Mainly Kerala, Tamil Nadu, AP, also grown in tropical and and Andamans Moist and humid climate-200 cm + rainfall subtropical areas required
matter Coffee 15-25 degrees temperature 150-250 cm rainfall India produces about 4% of the world’s coffee Arabica variety is produced here Nilgiri hills in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu Horticulture India is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables (produces about 13% of the world’s vegetables) Although cover only 9% of total cropped area, they provide 25% of value of total agri produce! Still, relative productivity compared to other countries is very low for horticultural products in India 9% NON-FOOD CROPS Crop Season, temperature, rainfall etc. Factoid Soil Areas/ States % of cult. area Rubber 25 degree+ Moist and humid climate-200 cm + rainfall required Mainly an equatorial crop, but also grown in tropical and subtropical areas Mainly Kerala, Tamil Nadu, AP, and Andamans
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