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OTHER CEREALS

Coarse cereals are a broad sub-group of several short-duration warm weather (Kharif) crops such as Jowar (Sorghum), Bajra (Pearl Millet), Maize, and Ragi (Finger Millet), etc. They are used in food, fodder, fuel; value-added products and also fast food products. In our country, the coarse cereals are mainly grown in poor agroclimatic regions, particularly rainfed areas of the country. These crops are grown in areas with high temperatures and are called dryland crops because can be grown in areas with 50-100 cm rainfall. These crops are less sensitive to soil deficiencies and can be grown in an inferior alluvial or loamy soil.

The individual products under this sub-head are as below

Facts and Figure

India has increased its share of cereal products in the international market. The country has exported 161,559.60 MT of given cereals to the world for the worth of Rs. 486.78 crores / 65.24 USD Millions during the year 2021-22.

Major Export Destinations (2021-22)

United Arab EMTs, Saudi Arab, Nepal, U.S.A, Japan and Germany.