Diversity and Economics Importance of Major Cultivated Crops in Hapur Uttar Pradesh

Authors

  • Dr. Shalu Sharma Department of Botany, S.S.V. College, Hapur, INDIA
  • Sweta Singh Department of Botany, S.S.V. College, Hapur, INDIA
  • Vinita Bharti Department of Botany, S.S.V. College, Hapur, INDIA
  • Ziqra Naz Department of Botany, S.S.V. College, Hapur, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.8

Keywords:

Crop Diversity, Economic importance, Hapur District, Sugarcane Cultivation Agricultural Economics, Cropping Intensity

Abstract

Hapur district is located in the highly fertile Indo-Gangetic plains of western Uttar Pradesh. It is mainly an agricultural region. Where farming forms the backbone of the local Economy. This study evaluates the diversity and economic significance of major crops cultivated in the region across different cropping seasons.

The main crops grown here include Wheat (Triticum aestivum), sugarcane (Saccharum officinarium), Mustard (Brassica juncea), Potato (Solanum tuberosum), and Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarium) and potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the main cash crop of this area. It supports local agro-industries and jaggery (gur) production. On the other hand wheat, paddy and maize ensure food security for the region.

The good alluvial soil, strong irrigation facilities, and the increasing use of modern farming techniques have improved crop production and increased farmers' income.

However, the rising trend of sugarcane monocropping poses ecological challenges, including groundwater depletion and soil health degradation.

Mono-cropping, especially sugarcane and wheat is very common here to maintain long term economic stability, reduce financial risk, and create more job opportunities for the rural people of Hapur. It is highly important to adopt crop diversification (grow different types of crops) and scientific farming methods.

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Published

2026-08-30

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Sharma, S., Singh, S., Bharti, V., & Naz, Z. (2026). Diversity and Economics Importance of Major Cultivated Crops in Hapur Uttar Pradesh. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(4), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.8

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): August Issue

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