It is clear from the world distribution map that wheat is grown over a very wide area. There are over 232 million hectares (573 million acres) of land under wheat production and the annual harvest is estimated to be 386 million tonnes. It is clear from the table that the major wheat exporters of the world (U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Argentina) [...]
Here is a list of world’s largest rice producing countries:- 1. China 2. India 3. Bangladesh 4. Japan 5. Parts of South-East Asia. Rice Production in China: The greatest rice producer in the world is undoubtedly China (36 per cent). Padi is grown mainly in the warmer south in the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) and Xi River (Si Kiang) Basins, the [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Oats 2. Uses of Oats 3. World Production and Trade. Origin of Oats: Oats (Avena sativa) is the hardiest of all cereals. Present cultivated oats is believed to have been derived from two major species: the wild red oats (Avena sterilis) and the common wild oats (Avena fatua). The crop [...]