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Where is groundnut grown?
Groundnut cultivation has increased from 6.8 million ha in 1980-81 to 8 million ha in the year 2002-03. Peanut is grown mostly in five states namely Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, and together they account for about 90 per cent Page 9 4 of the crop’s total area.
Which country is the largest producer of groundnut?
China
China is the largest producer as well as consumer of groundnut in the world with 166.24 lakh tonnes followed by India (68.57 lakh tonnes), Nigeria (30.28 lakh tonnes) and United States (25.78 lakh tonnes).
In which season groundnut is grown?
Groundnut is a major oilseed crop of India and also an important agricultural export commodity. In India, though groundnut is cultivated in one or more seasons (kharif, rabi and summer) nearly 80% of the annual acreage and production comes from kharif crop (June-October).
Is groundnut an annual crop?
Groundnut is an annual plant.
Which states is groundnut mostly grown?
The major groundnut producing states are Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi in the Northwest; Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe and Borno in the Northeast; and Benue, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, FCT Abuja, Kogi, Niger and Kwara in the Central Zone.
Is peanut the same as groundnut?
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober (US), pindar (US) or monkey nut (UK), and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.
How much oil comes from 1 kg of groundnut seeds?
| FROM 1 KILO | YOU PRESS APP. |
|---|---|
| Niger seed: Guizotia abyssinica | 0,4 liter |
| Palm oil kernel: Elaeis guineensis | 0,5 liter |
| Peanut / groundnut: Arachis hypogaea | 0,5 liter |
| Perilla: Perilla frutescens | 0,3 liter |
Which is the second largest producer of groundnut in the world?
India
India is the second largest producer of groundnuts in the world. Indian groundnuts are available in different varieties: Bold or Runner, Java or Spanish and Red Natal.
How many types of groundnuts are there?
Indian groundnuts are available in different varieties: Bold or Runner, Java or Spanish and Red Natal. The main Groundnut varieties produced in India are Kadiri-2, Kadiri-3, BG-1, BG-2, Kuber , GAUG-1, GAUG-10, PG-1 , T-28, T-64, Chandra, Chitra, Kaushal, Parkash, Amber etc.
What are the side effects of eating groundnuts?
There are several downsides to peanuts, including potential aflatoxin contamination, phytic acid content, and severe allergic reactions.
How many groundnuts does a plant produce?
Pods should be separated from the plant and dry the pods enough until achieving 9 % moisture content. Farmer can get a yield of around 12-15 quintals by using quality seed material.
Are pyramids Nigeria?
The pyramids are located in Udi, Enugu, Nigeria but have long been forgotten and are probably in ruins just like the great walls of Kano. Strikingly, these pyramids bear resemblance to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, in Egypt constructed in 2648 BC.