Agriculture
Bihar GK · कृषि · 15 facts
Major crops: Rice (40% of production), Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds
Green Revolution (1960s) increased agricultural productivity by 300%
Muzaffarpur district: Produces 70% of India's raw mango, called Mango Capital
Darbhanga & Madhubani: Famous for Maithili paintings (UNESCO recognized)
Tobacco cultivation in certain districts; Cotton production increasing
Average landholding: 0.6 hectares (very small); Fragmented land ownership
Mithila farming: Traditional sustainable agriculture, farmer-centric model
Bihar Seed Corporation & Bihar State Seed Certification develop quality seeds
ICAR-IARI research stations in Bihar; Vegetable Research Station in Vaishali
Dairy farming growing sector; Milk production cooperative societies active
Bihar is India's second largest producer of vegetables after UP
Maize is grown extensively in Kosi and Seemanchal regions of Bihar
Litchi is a major fruit crop; Shahi Litchi of Muzaffarpur has GI tag
Irrigation: Ganga Canal, Sone Canal, Kosi Canal irrigate major crop areas
Agricultural universities: Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur) is premier institution