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In this paper an attempt has been made to explain changes in crop diversification pattern in Nash... more In this paper an attempt has been made to explain changes in crop diversification pattern in Nashik district from 1970 -71 to 2004 -05. In 1970 crop diversification was found in Nashik, Dindori and Kalwan tahsils, whereas it was the minimum in Nandgaon tahsil. But in 2004-05 high crop diversifications was recorded in Nashik, Dindori, Kalwan and Trambak tahsils, whereas it was low in Sinner and Deola tahsil. The area under cereals (except bajara) and pulses decreased, whereas area under fodder, fruits and vegetables are increased remarkable during these 35 years span because of the high value food commodities, yield regular, quick high return to the small farmer and provide income security to them. In the study region bajara however remains ranking crop in 1970-71 and in 2004-05 as well as. The truck farming, a recent type of agriculture developed near the Nashik city during these 35 years span, where physical environment is favourable and agricultural infrastructure is well developed.
In this paper an attempt has been made to explain changes in crop diversification pattern in Nash... more In this paper an attempt has been made to explain changes in crop diversification pattern in Nashik district from 1970 -71 to 2004 -05. In 1970 crop diversification was found in Nashik, Dindori and Kalwan tahsils, whereas it was the minimum in Nandgaon tahsil. But in 2004-05 high crop diversifications was recorded in Nashik, Dindori, Kalwan and Trambak tahsils, whereas it was low in Sinner and Deola tahsil. The area under cereals (except bajara) and pulses decreased, whereas area under fodder, fruits and vegetables are increased remarkable during these 35 years span because of the high value food commodities, yield regular, quick high return to the small farmer and provide income security to them. In the study region bajara however remains ranking crop in 1970-71 and in 2004-05 as well as. The truck farming, a recent type of agriculture developed near the Nashik city during these 35 years span, where physical environment is favourable and agricultural infrastructure is well developed.