The following table shows the 2008-09 production of Fruits and India. Following are clear from the table in table shown below:
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India is top producer in the world in Mango, Banana & Papaya. (FAO 2009)
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The largest area in India is under Mango production, followed by Citrus and Banana.
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The Largest Production in India is of Banana followed by Mango.
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Fruit |
Area |
Production |
India’s Rank |
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Mango |
2309 |
12750 |
Top Producer |
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Apple |
274 |
1985 |
7 |
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Banana |
709 |
26217 |
Top Producer |
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Citrus |
923 |
8608 |
5 |
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Guava |
204 |
2270 |
NA |
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Grapes |
80 |
1878 |
12 |
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Litchi |
72 |
423 |
NA |
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Papaya |
98 |
3639 |
Top Producer |
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Pineapple |
84 |
1341 |
6 |
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Pomegranate |
109 |
807 |
NA |
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Sapota |
156 |
1308 |
NA |
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Others |
1083 |
7249 |
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Total |
6101 |
68475 |
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Source: National Horticulture Database 2009. & FAO 2009 |
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Values: ‘000 MT and ‘000 HT |
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Andhra Pradesh is India’s Largest Food Producing State in 2008-09. The following graphic shows share of states in India’s Food Production:
The largest fruits producing states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra and Tamil Nadu with 19%, 18% and 13% share. However, in area wise, Maharastra leads all the states of the country with 24% area share in Fruit Production.