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Does socio-economic dynamics influence crop yield variability?


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1 Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85040, USA, India
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sitamarhi 843 320, India, India
3 Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Coochbehar, West Bengal 736 165, India, India
4 Plants, Soils and Climate Department, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84321, USA,

The present study examines the current research on how socio-economic factors affect the decision-making process and adoption of agricultural technologies by farmers in crop production scheduling. It reviews existing literature to identify gaps in knowledge and determine the most relevant factors influencing crop production in Northwest India from 2016 to 2021. The study finds that socio-economic factors, such as education, age, awareness and financial limitations, significantly impact farmers’ decision-making when it comes to crop planning. Additionally, societal issues like politics and religion also influence crop output. The study suggests that government policies and subsidies can help improve farmers’ livelihoods, and effective communication from agricultural scientists can encourage the adoption of affordable and environmentally friendly production technologies. However, the study emphasizes the need for more primary data to address socio-economic constraints in intervention efforts
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Avik Mukherjee
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85040, USA, India
Pinaki Roy
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sitamarhi 843 320, India, India
Debankur Sanyal
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sitamarhi 843 320, India, India
T. N. Roy
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Coochbehar, West Bengal 736 165, India, India
Shih-Yu (Simon) Wang
Plants, Soils and Climate Department, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84321, USA,

Abstract


The present study examines the current research on how socio-economic factors affect the decision-making process and adoption of agricultural technologies by farmers in crop production scheduling. It reviews existing literature to identify gaps in knowledge and determine the most relevant factors influencing crop production in Northwest India from 2016 to 2021. The study finds that socio-economic factors, such as education, age, awareness and financial limitations, significantly impact farmers’ decision-making when it comes to crop planning. Additionally, societal issues like politics and religion also influence crop output. The study suggests that government policies and subsidies can help improve farmers’ livelihoods, and effective communication from agricultural scientists can encourage the adoption of affordable and environmentally friendly production technologies. However, the study emphasizes the need for more primary data to address socio-economic constraints in intervention efforts


DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv125%2Fi8%2F846-852