Akola is known as the 'Cotton City of India' due to its high cotton production. Shyamlal a cotton farmer from the district does not want his son to follow his vocation. Instead he wants his son to find employment in Pune. What are the problems associated with the growing of cotton that is influencing Shyamlal?

State the soil conditions that favour the growth of jute.

(i) Why is jute retted?

(ii) How is this done?

Describe briefly the processing of jute.