Active Blogs | Popular Blogs | Recent Blogs AP is the largest producer of rice in India. It is also the leading producer of cash crops like Tobacco, Groundnut, Chillies, Turmeric, Oilseeds, Cotton, Sugar and Jute. It produces some of the finest varieties of mangoes, grapes, guavas, sapotas, papayas and bananas.
The key strengths of the state, apart from the agro-climatic conditions and extensive water sources are:
Large area under vegetables, fruits, flowers & plantation crops - 5,92,655 ha
High average rainfall - 925 mm.
Large number of educational institutions - one agricultural university and 7 agricultural colleges.
Strong R&D infrastructure with leading institutions like CCMB, ICRISAT, Agri University AND NIRD
Present scenario in the Rural Andhra Pradesh
Agriculture is the major economic activity in the Rural Sector
The farmers are now adopting modern methods of agriculture
Mechanization in the agriculture led to use of Tractors, Power sprayers, sprinklers and other
agriculture implements With the increase in purchasing capacity the two wheeler population also
increased in the villages. The ratio is increasing year by year.
The farmers are using pump sets in the irrigation
We find more use of domestic electric appliances
The literacy level has improved a lot in the villages
There are a variety of Resources available in each district. They include Agriculture, Horticulture, Live stock, Forest resources and water resources. These resources could be gainfully utilized in each Assembly Segment/District to generate self employment. Large number of Village Industries can be set up based on the available resources. Each district in Andhra Pradesh has its unique strength in one or more resources. The Horticulture and Agriculture produce can be gainfully utilized by setting up of large number of agro-processing micro enterprises.
In case members need more information they may write to me
Rama Krishna Rao A | I am a consultant. I may be called at 9849392925
Posted at: 26, Jan 2010 5:23 AM |
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