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History
Cotton is an important kharif crop of the Punjab State.
Before 1970s long duration varieties such as LSS - 3208, H - 14 used to
be grown in the entire north including Punjab. With the advent of Bikanere
Nerma in the late sixty and beginning of 70s all the old long duration
disappeared and early maturing Bikanere Nerma and its selection followed
by wheat become the dominant cropping pattern of the region. Area under
Desi cotton also was reduced. Lately hybrids also are cultivated.
Area and Production
There has been significant reduction in area, production
and productivity in Punjab in recent times.
Statement Showing Area, Production and Yield in Punjab State
| Season |
Area (Lakh/ha) |
Production (Lakh bales) |
Yield (Kg lint/ha) |
| 1975-76 |
5.80 |
9.83 |
288 |
| 1980-81 |
6.48 |
10.58 |
278 |
| 1985-86 |
5.59 |
12.82 |
390 |
| 1989-90 |
7.58 |
26.35 |
591 |
| 1990-91 |
7.01 |
17.85 |
433 |
| 1991-92 |
7.19 |
23.73 |
561 |
| 1992-93 |
7.01 |
23.12 |
561 |
| 1993-94 |
5.77 |
14.36 |
423 |
| 1994-95 |
6.06 |
14.50 |
407 |
| 1995-96 |
7.50 |
14.35 |
325 |
| 1996-97 |
7.42 |
16.00 |
367 |
| 1997-98 |
7.02 |
7.50 |
182 |
| 1998-99 |
5.47 |
5.50 |
171 |
| 1999-00 |
4.75 |
9.50 |
340 |
| 2000-01 |
5.50 |
11.50 |
355 |
| 2001-02 |
6.00 |
9.25 |
255 |
| 2002-03 |
4.25 |
8.00 |
320 |
| 2003-04 |
4.69 |
10.50 |
381 |
| 2004-05 |
5.08 |
16.50 |
552 |
| 2005-06 |
5.80 |
21.00 |
616 |
| 2006-07 |
6.18 |
27.00 |
743 |
Note : Weight of Bale = 170kg
Source: Cotton Advisory Board Estimates
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