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Millet (Bajra) Sandy and soft coloured (Goradu) soil is suitable for millet. Gujarat ranks second in the production of millet in India. Banaskantha district is the leading producer of millet. Millet requires less rainfall, moderate temperature and an adequate amount of sunlight.

Barley is the second most important crop of Gujarat in terms of production. Barley is grown in maximum parts of Gujarat. Barley is grown in both the winter as well as summer seasons. Barley plants are mainly used as fodder.

Groundnut requires less fertile and moderate black sand mixed soil as it is most suitable for the production of groundnut. Junagadh district is the leading producer of groundnut in Gujarat.

Sesame and Castor are also grown in Gujarat in sufficient quantity. Gujarat is the leading state in castor seeds production in India followed by Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. 

Black soil is the best for the production of cotton. Kanam province of Bharuch in Gujarat is well known for the production of best quality, long threads of cotton. 

Paddy is grown in the regions receiving more rainfall and fertile soil. It is mainly grown in the water logged farms. Paddy is produced maximum in Kheda district of Gujarat.

In Gujarat, the main reason for the development of agriculture is the increase in irrigation facilities. Generally, irrigation means supplying water to the fields through the manmade sources like wells, under-ground water, small and big dams etc. This process is called irrigation. There are other projects for irrigation like the Narmada project where water is conserved in dams. Water is supplied to farms through canals.

Textile Industry is a agro - based Industry. This industry is dependent on agriculture. Ahmedabad is the main Centre of the textile industry in Gujarat. Apart from it, there are textile mills in Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot also.

Sugar Industry is a agro - based Industry. This industry is dependent on agriculture. Sugar industries are located in South Gujarat. The main centres are Navsari and Surat whereas another industry is situated in kodinar of Junagadh district.

Sardar Sarovar project is the main irrigation project of Gujarat. Around 66,000 km long canals would be constructed. Everyday 35,000 lakh liters of drinking water will be supplied to the people.