Top 10 Indian crops by economic value

Ranking	Crop Name	Economic Value( b USD)
1	Rice	35.74
2	Wheat	12.13
3	Sugarcane	8.61
4	Mangoes	8.12
5	Bananas	7.60
6	Cotton	5.81
7	Potatoes	5.31
8	Fresh Vegetables	5.28
9	Tomatoes	4.12
10	Onions	3.84

                                                                   according to 2009 currency prices

Economic value of crops indicate total yield in an year on basis of its economic value in terms of US dollar. The table presents the ten most important agricultural crops in India, by economic value, in 2009.  The table suggests India has large potential for further accomplishments from productivity increases, in increased agricultural output and agricultural incomes. The only solution is to increase the yield per hectare in India.' We need to

1.     adopt modern agricultural practices,

2.   plug in all wastages and inefficiencies,

3.    use sustainable agricultural practices and

4.   strengthen the storage capabilities and the supply chain

Although agriculture in India has shown an increase in average agricultural output per hectare in last 60 years, much more needs to be accomplished to reach the top-ranking countries and ensure our food safety.

Source : http://www.biodiversityofindia.org