India’s per hectare cotton yields is among the lowest in the world and far below the world average cotton yield of over 800 kgs. per hectare: President of CAI
The Cotton Association of India (CAI), the apex trade body for the sector, has urged the Government to provide budgetary support of at least ₹500 crore to help farmers adopt drip irrigation systems in their fields to boost yields. The trade body has also sought introduction of new seed varieties to improve yields.
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