Agriculture in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, with its diverse agro-climatic conditions, is richly endowed in the cultivation of a variety of crops and a strong animal husbandry sector. Agriculture in Rajasthan, continues to be the backbone of the State’s economy with Agriculture & allied sectors contributing 25.56% of State’s total GSDP in 2019-20.

Agriculture Production in Rajasthan

As per preliminary forecast for the year 2019-20, the total food grain production in the State is expected to be 249.88 lakh tonnes which is a decrease of 8.06 per cent as compared to production of 231.25 lakh tonnes for the previous year. While Kharif output is projected to increase by 5.56 per cent, the Rabi output is expected to increase by 9.50 per cent.

Agriculture Allied Sectors:

Allied sectors of agriculture, primarily refers to activities including:

Horticulture
Animal Husbandry & Livestock,
Fisheries,
Forestry.

Highlights of Agriculture & Allied Sector in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Position in India	Products
First	Mustard, Guar, carom-seeds, Coriander, Fenugreek, Henna, Isabgol, Wool
Second	Gram, Cumin seeds, Vegetables, Milk
Third	Soybean, Pulses, Oilseeds
Fourth	Garlic

Rajasthan has 11.26% of the country’s livestock population and contributes about 12.93% of the total milk production and 32.89% wool produced in the country.
Animal Husbandry Sector contributes 8.74% to GSDP attributing more than 1/3rd share in Agri sector GSDP.
Rajasthan is one of the largest states in India taking part in organic farming, with over 81,000 hectares of registered organic farm area.