Banana production in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India

Banana production in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India Last Modified: 10-Apr-2022 8:13 PM
  • 3,400,000 tonnes
    Estimated annual production of bananas in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, contributing around 70% of the state's production and more than 11% of that of India. It is for this reason it is known as the Banana Hub of India or Banana City of India.
  • 48,000 hectares
    Total area under cultivation, accounting for 50% of the total area under cultivation in the state. Most of the area is under drip irrigation.
  • ?
    Estimated number of farmers engaged in cultivation. Bananas are mostly produced by independent growers.
  • Rs. ? lakh
    Cost of cultivation per acre.
  • 2016
    Bananas from Jalgaon district get GI certification which was registered with Nisargraja Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Jalgaon.