Impact of Drought on Jowar Cultivation in the North-Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka: 26224
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-26224
Author: Naresh, Jagannath Olekar and G. M. Gaddi
Author Address: Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru – 560065 (Karnataka)
Abstract
This
study analysed the impact of drought on jowar cultivation in the North Eastern Dry
Zone of Karnataka by comparing normal and drought years. The findings showed
that drought considerably reduced crop yield, gross returns, net returns and
returns per rupee invested. Farmers reduced expenditure on fertilisers, labour
and plant protection chemicals due to lower yield expectations and financial constraints.
The regression results further showed that severe drought conditions and the
interaction between drought region and drought year significantly reduced jowar
yield, highlighting its vulnerability to prolonged drought stress. The findings
highlighted the need for timely availability of quality seed at affordable
prices during drought years and strengthening location-specific drought
management practices to reduce yield losses and improve the economic stability
of jowar farmers.
Keywords
Costs, crop yield, DID regression, profitability, returns.
JEL Codes
C01, C21, O13, Q12, Q18, Q54.