Jute is a kharif crop. It is sown in March-April on lowlands and in May-June on uplands. The geographical and climatic conditions for jute cultivation is given below: 1. Temperature and Humidity: Jute thrives well in a hot damp climate. Monthly average temperature to the extent of 26 degree … [Read more...]
Problems of Jute Industry in India
Problems of Jute Industry in India The major problems of Indian Jute Industries are mentioned below: High cost of production: Equipments for production are all worn out, outmoded in design. Many mills are uneconomic. Products are made costlier. Storage of raw Jute: Jute industry suffers from … [Read more...]
Major Jute Producing States in India
Major Jute Producing States in India Areas of Production: The production and cultivation of jute is restricted mainly to the states that lies along the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta in West Bengal and in Assam, Bihar and Orissa. In recent years, jute cultivation has also been extended to the states of … [Read more...]
Cultivation of Jute and Cotton in India
Cultivation of Cotton & Jute in India Jute and Cotton are natural Fibres. India has a major share of cultivation of jute and cotton of the world. Cultivation of Jute in India Jute is an important natural fibre. The share of Ganga delta contributes for about 85% of the World-wide Jute … [Read more...]