- Agriculture is one of the strong sectors of the Indian economy, with 58% of the population depending on it. Major crops include rice, wheat, oilseeds, cotton, jute, and tea. - Indian agriculture began in 9000 BC and was influenced by double monsoons allowing two harvests per year. The Green Revolution in the 1960s increased production and exports rose 10% in the 1990s. - India ranks high worldwide in farm output. Major crop production includes 94.1 million tons of rice and 74.8 million tons of wheat. Agriculture contributes 14% to India's GDP and provides food and sustains the livelihoods of 65% of the population.