Unlocking the Potential of Maize for Crop Diversification in India: Farm Size, Productivity, and Profit Analysis
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Author: Shaveta Sharma, Tanima Dutta and Jaspal Singh
Author Address: Research Scholar, Professor, Department of Economics, Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411 (Punjab) and 3Consultant-II, NITI Aayog, New Delhi-110001 (Delhi)
Keywords: Cost of cultivation, efficiency, farm size, productivity, profitability.
JEL Codes: Q00, Q10, Q15, Q18.
Abstract
Today, farmers are searching for alternatives to wheat and paddy, which have reached saturation levels. This study investigated whether maize was a viable answer to crop diversification in India. The relationship between farm size, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of maize crops was analyzed across various landholding sizes to understand the feasibility of maize crop in replacing traditional crops. Spatial analysis was done to identify states having a comparative advantage in growing maize crop. The results showed a neutral relationship between farm size and productivity. Utilising the One-Way ANOVA and Tukey's Studentized Range tests as methodologies, no statistically significant differences were observed relative to land holding sizes in productivity and technical efficiency. The foremost factor which led to variations in profitability was the cost of cultivation. Maharashtra emerged topmost, and Telangana was second most in terms of profitability, whereas Rajasthan was indicated to be the least profitable.
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Indian J Econ Dev, 2024, 20(3), 551-558
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-24132