Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Fibre crops play a pivotal role in global agriculture, providing raw materials for textiles, packaging, and industrial products while supporting rural economies and environmental sustainability. The Katihar region of Bihar, India, is a prominent area for fibre crop cultivation, especially jute. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's climatic suitability, soil conditions, crop production technologies, challenges, and future prospects. Emphasis is laid on integrated nutrient and pest management, water conservation practices, post-harvest processing, and opportunities for value addition. The findings highlight the immense potential for Katihar to emerge as a leading hub for eco-friendly fibre production in India.
Authors: Paritosh Kumar, Lalbabu Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Prabhat Kumar, Diwakar Paswan, DK Mahto
Institution: Bangladesh Jute Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413249030