Economic Assessment of Cropping Systems Prevalent in the Trans-Gangetic Plain and Farmers’ Preference for Adopting Sustainable Cropping Systems: 25039
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25039
Author: Haritha K., P., Anbukkani, Pramod Kumar, and Praveen K.V.
Author Address: Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 (Delhi)
Abstract
This
study highlighted the economic assessment of the cropping system prevalent in
the trans-Gangetic plain and found farmers' preference for sustainable
alternative cropping systems. A survey of 320 farmers was conducted to identify
prevalent cropping systems and to assess the economics of different cropping
systems in the study area. Descriptive statistics revealed that the rice-wheat
system remained the most prevalent cropping system due to its established
market linkages and assured procurement. The study also evaluated the costs,
returns and profitability of different cropping systems prevalent in the study
area. The findings revealed that the rice-wheat-black gram system and the rice-potato-spring
maize system generated higher returns and profitability in Karnal and Ludhiana,
respectively. In comparison, the rice-wheat system showed lower returns and
profitability in both areas. Farmers' preferences for sustainable alternatives
revealed that direct-seeded rice–zero-till wheat and rice–wheat–mung bean
systems emerged as the most preferred options due to their water-conservation
and soil-health benefits. Constraints to adopting these alternative cropping
systems were analysed using Garrett's ranking technique, which highlighted key
barriers, including high input costs, lack of market assurance, and limited
technical support. The study emphasised the importance of policy support for
diversified cropping systems to improve farm profitability, optimise resource
use, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Keywords: Cost, income, returns, cropping system, profitability,
sustainable.
JEL
Codes:
O13, Q00,
Q19
Description
Indian Journal of Economics and Development
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25039
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2025)
NAAS Score: 6.30 (2025)
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