Kumar, S and Pramanik, S and Patan, E K and Garg, K K and Das, A and Anantha, K H and Singh, R and Jat, M L Identifying entry points for agricultural transformation – a multidimensional analysis of farming systems in Maharashtra state of India. In: 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists - Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, 02-07 Aug 2024, New Delhi, India. (Submitted)
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Abstract
This study employs a multidimensional framework analysing farming systems to identify entry points for transformation towards sustainability and profitability across seven districts of Maharashtra, India. Surveys of 204 households across diverse villages assess five sustainability domains: environmental, economic, productivity, social and human well-being. The analysis reveals mediocre sustainability achievements for all districts, with ample room for improvement. It also documents regional cropping patterns aligned with agro-climatic suitability and markets. Soybean and cotton were prevalent crops, while districts exhibit unique prioritizations like sugarcane and cereals. Considerable variability exists in net returns across locations and crops. Pulses and oilseeds show profit promise, but income security given its volatility remains imperative. The study estimates crop-specific impacts of yield, costs and prices on net returns using regression analysis. Results demonstrate that cotton profits are more sensitive to price incentives than yield gains, while soybean exhibits greater yield sensitivity. Balanced yield improvements and remunerative price environments can thus expand smallholder incomes. Though yield and market price are key drivers of farm economy but manging cost of production under certain situation is more important for enhancing sustainability. Overall, targeted interventions addressing sustainability gaps and risk management can enhance productivity, resilience, and rural livelihoods.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Enabling Systems Transformation Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Sustainability, Farm Income, Rural Development, India |
| Subjects: | Others > Rural Development Others > India |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Sep 2024 09:32 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Sep 2024 09:32 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12822 |
| Acknowledgement: | This work is mapped to CGIAR initiative on ‘Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS) |
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