Strengthening Pulse Cultivation in North India- Challenges and Strategies

Authors

  • Guntamukkala Sekhar Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (785 013), India
  • M. Ramesh Naik ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Telangana (500 030), India
  • R. Ravi Teja Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Telangana (500 030), India

Keywords:

Biofertilizers, pulse production, resilient varieties, water management, climate-resilient varieties

Abstract

Pulses are chief source of protein and plays a prominent role in Indian agriculture. The excess reliance on pulse imports by India even after being the largest pulse producer globally is because of the erratic production scenario. This article explores into the prevailing situation of pulse production, the challenges encountered, and practical approaches backed by evidence to increase production in India. The foremost takeaways indicate that adoption of crop diversification, good irrigation management, soil conservation, climate resilient varieties, market support, extension services, pulse production in rice fallow areas, biofertilizers and mechanization could really promote pulse production in India.

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Published

2022-06-29

Issue

Vol. 6 No. Jun, 2 (2022)

Section

Articles