International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2024;3(2):225-229
An Analytical Study on Crop Diversification in Indian Agriculture
Author Name: Dr. M Dillip Anand; Dr. M Mahalakshmi;
Paper Type: review paper
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Abstract:
This study examines the patterns of crop diversification in India with a focus on major crops identified in the Annual Agricultural Report (2021–22) released by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. The crops covered include food grains, oilseeds, sugarcane, cotton, jute, and mesta. The analysis observes both the share of these crops in the gross cropped area and their contribution to total production. Trends of increase or decline in area and output were analyzed to understand the overall direction of crop diversification. Findings indicate that diversification, measured in terms of area and production, has been gradually increasing. The Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI) was employed to evaluate the extent of concentration and diversification across crops.
Keywords:
Crop diversification, production trends, area trends, major crops
How to Cite this Article:
Dr. M Dillip Anand,Dr. M Mahalakshmi. An Analytical Study on Crop Diversification in Indian Agriculture. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2024: 3(2):225-229
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