Sources of Growth and Production Dynamics of Agricultural Crops in Jammu and Kashmir
Aiman Rasool
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School of Agricultural Economics & Horti-Business Management, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-K, India.
S. A Wani
School of Agricultural Economics & Horti-Business Management, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-K, India.
F. A Shaheen
School of Agricultural Economics & Horti-Business Management, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-K, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study examines the growth trends of agriculture in UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from year 1980 to 2020. The study was conducted during the academic year 2021-22 at Skuast-k Shalimar. The research study is exclusively based on secondary data. It investigates the factors influencing the growth of major crops, identifying areas of strength and weakness and employs log linear production function (Log Yt = A + Bt) for computing compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to assess the performance of the agricultural sector. The findings reveal significant increases in wheat production and productivity, moderate growth in rice and maize. Moreover, technological progress, high-yielding varieties, and efficient capital equipment drive growth, while demand-supply gaps, input availability, and policy interventions hinder sustainable development. This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to boost agricultural productivity and resilience in UT of J&K.
Keywords: Agricultural growth, Jammu and Kashmir, compound annual growth rate (CAGR), agricultural productivity