Rice
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Demand of Rice for current year in India
55 crore tonnes
Number of acres of Rice cultivated till date
835 lakh acres
Approximate quantity of Rice produced till date
231 lakh tonnes
Number of acres on which Rice can still be cultivated
38 acres
Current requirement of Rice
0 quintal
Price rate of Rice in market on whole level
Rs.230 per quintal
Description
Temperature Requirements:
The optimum temperature for rice cultivation is between 25°C and 35°C. The growth rate increases linearly in the temperature range of 22–31°C, but higher temperatures can adversely affect growth and productivity. It needs annual rainfall of more than 100 centimeters to grow. The most suitable regions for rice cultivation have average annual rainfall between 175–300 centimeters.
Soil Type:
Clay or clay loams are most suited for rice cultivation. Such soils are capable of holding water for long and sustain crop. Rice being a semi-aquatic crop, grows best under submerged conditions. Rice is cultivated in almost all types of soils with varying productivity.
Varieties:
Popular varieties of rice crop in India:
1. Basmati Rice
2. Jasmine Rice
3. Red Rice
4. Mogra Rice
5. Brown Rice
6. Black Rice
7. Sona Masuri Rice
8. Ambemohar Rice
9. Kala Jeera Rice
10. Bamboo Rice
Area:
India is the world's second-largest rice producer and largest exporter of rice. Rice is an important part of India's national economy, feeding more than 60% of the population. 92% of India's rice is produced in the north-eastern, south, and south-eastern regions, with the leading states being West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.