| Nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Western
Ghat mountains, Goa has always faced problems
for enough cultivable land to feed its own population.
While the coastal areas exposed to salinity do not qualify
as good agricultural areas, inland areas too are not enough
productive. For its day-to-day needs of agricultural produce
like vegetables, etc., Goa is dependent on the neighbouring
states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Almost half the total
area is not used for cultivation. |
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Approximately one-third of the total land falls under forest
areas, which however yields substantial profits.
The major crops of Goa are paddy, followed by other
cereals such as small millets and pulses. The main crop paddy
is cultivated in Kharif season (June-September) as monsoon
rain provides abundant water. The crops grown in rabi season
(Oct-Feb.) are confined to areas where there is assured water
supply. The main irrigation projects are Salaulim Irrigation
Project in South Goa and Anjunem Irrigation project in North
Goa.
The main plantation crops of Goa are coconut, arecanut, cashew
and garden crops like mango, pineapple, jackfruits and bananas.
The Government forest area is estimated to be 1224.38 sq.
kms. besides the forest land owned by private people and institutions
amounts to 200 sq. kms. The important forests products are
bamboo canes, Maratha barks, chillar barks, bhirand etc. The
area planted under forest is 1424.38 sq. kilometers.
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