Trends and Patterns of Agricultural Growth in North-West Himalayan, India. (1986-87 to 2005-06 (original) (raw)
Thepresent study discusses the trends and patterns of agricultural growth in NorthWest Himalaya, India. Data on important variables likearea, production and yield of various crops were compiled for the years 1986-87 to 2005-06 from published sources. The analysis shows that the production of food grains has not declined as is often thought but food grain production may decline in the future because of the shift to cash crop farming. From the cropping pattern changes of these crops, it can also be said that the growth of rice is slowed down and other crops like oilseeds and potatoes are emerging after 1993-96 which means that the agriculture in NorthWest is diversifying towards horticulture and cash crops. Furthermore, the growth of area, production and productivity of various horticulture crops in NorthWest Himalayan states during 2006 to 2010 has been increasing from year to year. It is due to the reason that mountain farmers diversified towards horticulture and cash crops after liberalization. Among the NorthWest Himalayan states, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a phenomenal increase in fruit production over last two decades. The average annual growth rates in the area, production and productivity of various fruits and vegetables between 2006 and 2010 shows positive growth rate.It is due to availability of irrigation facility and also because of high returns from these crops in the domestic and international market.
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