agriculture review
by aditya abhishek
Rice is a major staple food of Asia, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Globally around 742,541,804 tonnes of rice is produced every year.
China is the largest rice producing country in the world. Annually around 211,090,813 tonnes of rice is produced by China.
India is the second largest rice producing country in the world. Annually around 158,756,871 tonnes of rice is produced by India.
West Bengal is the largest rice producing state of India. Every year around 146.05 lakhs tonnes (13.62%) of rice is produced in West Bengal.
Uttar Pradesh is the second largest rice producing state of India. Every year around 140.22 lakhs tonnes (12.81%) of rice is produced in Uttar Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh is the third largest rice producing state of India. Every year around 128.95 lakhs tonnes (12%) of rice is produced in Andhra Pradesh.
Punjab is the fourth largest rice producing state of India. Every year around 105.42 lakhs tonnes (10%) of rice is produced in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu is the fifth largest rice producing state of India. Every year around 74.58 lakhs tonnes of rice is produced in Tamil Nadu.
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