Growth Instability of Major Crops in Odisha

Abstract

The goal of the current study is to discuss the rate of growth in Odisha's area, yield, and productions. To support the current study, secondary data from numerous published sources were used. It makes estimates for 34 major crops grown in Odisha over a long period of time, from the years 1970–1971 to 2019–20. The analysis showed that Odisha's cropping patterns are becoming more varied. Over time, Odisha's cropping pattern has undergone significant change. Moreover, area, yield, and production growth rates in Odisha were incredibly slow and unstable. With the exception of rice, all crop areas were low positive from 1970–1971 to 1980–1981 period. The annual average growth rates between the second time periods, from 1981–1982 to 1990–1991, were mixed, with some crops experiencing positive growth and others experiencing negative growth. The concerning fact is that, aside from a select few crops like rice, cowpea, fibres, spices, and condiments, the growth rate of area for the majority of crops from the third period of 1991–1992 to 2000–01 was negative. Therefore, the area, yield, and production of various crops in Odisha are growing at an unstable rate. The expansion of the gross cropped area as well as the net shown area, better irrigation facilities, agricultural extension services, better-improved inputs, and capital formation are thus part of the future agricultural strategy for accelerating the growth rate of Odisha's agricultural development.