Agriculture in India has an extensive background which goes back to ten thousand years. At present, India holds the second position in the world in agricultural production. It also contributes a major share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. In addition, the sector recruits about 50% of the entire manpower.

Indian Coconut Industry

• One of the leading producers of coconuts in the world producing 13 billion nuts per annum.
• 3000 years' tradition in coconut cultivation.
• Premier coir manufacturing country in the world.
• Producer of best grade milling copra in the world yielding high grade coconut oil known for its aroma and flavor.

• India is the world's largest producer of millet. Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around in India as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.
• These crops are favoured due to its productivity and short growing season under dry, high temperature conditions.
• The bran layers of millets are good sources of B-complex vitamins. However, millets also feature high fiber content and poor digestibility of nutrients.
• Millets are rich in B vitamins (especially niacin, B6 and folic acid), Calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc.