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AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION
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AGRICULTURAL SEASONS
The extent and distribution of rainfall determines the two main agricultural seasons in the district, kharif and rabi. During the first season usually receiving high precipitation, the principal kharif crops viz., cereals, pulses, oilseeds, some spices and fibres are grown on a large scale- The rabi crops are grown with the help of irrigation and occasional fair weather showers due in November. Wheat is the main rabi crop grown in the district. It is cultivated mainly as a dry crop on heavy soils but is strengthened in areas where irrigation facilities are available. Gram, linseed, peas, etc., are also grown in the rabi season. Cultivation of sugarcane and other perennial or two-seasonal crops is insignificant. However, the district has a larger area under kharif crops than under rabi. Unlike many other districts in the State, jowar is not grown in the rabi season.
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