Vol. 9 No. 2
Structural transition in Karnataka agriculture during post liberalization era
Author(s): K. R. PATIL, G. R. MANJUNATHA ANDK. S. ADITYA
Abstract: Cropping pattern connotes the crop-mix grown in a particular area in an agricultural year. The transitions in cropping pattern are usually brought by complex gamut of factors. The study on these changes is vital in adjusting research priorities accordingly. Time series met a data on area under various field crops in Karnataka state forms the data base for empirical analysis. Ratios such as location quotient and crop versatility index were used to assess the extent of transition. The results of the study revealed that the specialized crops in particular parts of the state with high magnitude of location quotient. Crop versatility index reflected that most of the traditional staple food crops have become more versatile in terminal period of the study. Based on the degree of versatility of the crop, development of desired infrastructural facilities needs to be taken.
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