Context
In order to assess the crop performance, the Government inaugurated the National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2021.
Key-highlights of the Conference
Rabi crops
Key differences between Kharif and Rabi crops:
Kharif Crops |
Rabi Crops |
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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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