Which Country Is Known As The Largest Producer Of Oilseeds?
By Anshika Verma
28, Feb 2025 12:45 PM
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What are oilseeds?
Oilseeds are a collection of plants that are basically used to extract the oils and its production are increasing every year in India.
Largest producer of oilseeds
India is popularly known as the largest producer of oilseeds in the world and contributes half of the total production.
Major oilseeds production
Groundnut, mustard, sesame, soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed, and sunflower are the major oilseeds.
Oilseeds producing states
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra are the top oilseeds producing states of India.
Oilseed sector accounts
The oilseed sector contributes about 13% of the gross cropped area, 10% of the value of agriculture, and 3% of the national product.
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