Summary
Regions with plenty of water can grow wheat, while drier areas should choose beans or mustard.
Using leftover water after rice helps grow new crops without extra irrigation.
Key Points
4 points1
Look at reservoir levels, irrigation systems, and soil moisture before sowing seeds.
2
Avoid water‑heavy crops in places that may not have enough water.
3
Promote beans, lentils, and mustard especially where rice fields are empty.
4
Improve buying and selling systems so farmers get good prices for all crops.
New Words to Learn
11 wordsRabi season
the winter planting period
Kharif
the summer planting period
irrigation
the process of supplying water to crops
reservoir
a large storage area for water
soil moisture
the amount of water present in the soil
pulses
edible seeds like lentils and peas
oilseeds
plants that produce oil, such as mustard
procurement
the act of buying or acquiring goods
market linkages
connections that help farmers sell their produce
processing capacity
the ability to turn raw crops into food products
export-quality
standards needed to sell crops to other countries
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