Yield Gap of Major Crops in Punjab
Crop
Yield in Mds/Acre
Average
Farmer
Progressive Farmer
Advanced Countries
Wheat
30
55
70
Rice-Basmati
32
45
-
Rice-
Irri
55
75
120
Cotton
23
45
55
Sugarcane
560
1100
1200
Maize
25 (Synthetic)
50 (hybrid)
45
70
120
Potato
150
250
300
Grams
7
15 (Irrigated)
20
4
Source: Directorate General Agriculture
(Extension) Punjab