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National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2021

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  • Published
    24th Sep, 2021

The Government inaugurated the National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2021.

Context

The Government inaugurated the National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2021.

Key-highlights of the Conference

  • Objective:
    • To review and assess the crop performance during the preceding crop season
    • To fix crop-wise targets for Rabi season in consultation with State Governments
    • To ensure supply of critical inputs
    • To facilitate adoption of innovative technologies with a view to enhance production and productivity of the crops. 
    • The priority of government is to increase production of oilseeds and pulses.

Key differences between Kharif and Rabi crops:

Kharif Crops

Rabi Crops

 About

Kharif crops are the crops which are sown at the beginning of the rainy season, e.g. between April and May.

Rabi crops are the crops that are sown at the end of monsoon or at the beginning of winter season, e.g. between September and October.

Type

Monsoon crops

Winter or spring crops

Example

rice, maize, cotton, jowar, bajra etc.

wheat, gram, peas, barley etc.

Weather

 It requires a lot of water and hot weather to grow.

A warm climate is required for seed germination and cold climate for the growth of crops.

Harvesting months

September to October

March to April

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