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1.9.3.2. Jute

Jute is a cash crop in West Bengal and adjoining eastern parts of the country. West Bengal accounts for about three-fourth of the production in the country. Bihar and Assam are other jute growing areas. Ideal growing condition include temperature in range of 24°C – 35°C and rainfall of 120- 150cm.