An Assessment of Dynamics on Cropping Pattern and Crop Diversification in Akola District of Maharashtra
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study was based on secondary data collected from various government publications and pertains to a period of 43 years, i.e. from 1970-71 to 2013-14. This study has examined the growth rates of area, production and productivity of major crops, the trend in crop diversification, changes in cropping pattern and advantageous crops in Akola district of Maharashtra. The compound growth rates of area, production and productivity of major crops were estimated for four sub-periods, i.e. Period-I (1970-71to 1979-80), Period-II (1980-81 to 1989-90), Period –III (1990-91 to 2000-01), Period-IV (2000-01 to 2013-14) and overall period (1970-71 to 2013-14). There existed wide temporal changes in the cropping pattern of Akola district. Over a period of study, the proportions of area under jowar and cotton had reduced in Akola, whereas it was increased in respect of pulses. In Akola district, crop diversification has significantly increased during the study period. The diversification from subsistence crop to more commercial crops were taking place in Akola. Soybean attained a prestigious position in the cropping pattern of Akola. Soybean shows increasing land concentration ratio from year 2009-10 to 2013-14, so soybean is a more advantageous crop in Akola district.
Authors and Affiliations
K. V. LAKSHMI, S. C. NAGPURE
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