Agriculture today
Agriculture. Fact: Indian agriculture is multifaceted, with horticulture and animal husbandry contributing to over 60% of India’s agricultural GDP. India is the largest milk producer, ranks 2nd in vegetables and fruits, 3rd in fish production, 4th in egg and 5th in poultry production in the world. Horticulture and livestock production engage a large share of small and marginal farmers, and thus plays a critical role in the rural economy.