Trends analysis in agricultural growth at national and state level

The present study has examined the trends in the growth of the crop sector at the national and state levels. The data on important variables like area, production, input use and value of output were compiled for the different periods from various published sources. The analysis of data reveals that the cropping pattern in India has undergone significant changes over time. There is a marked shift from the cultivation of food grains to commercial crops. The use of modern varieties, irrigation and fertilizers were important aspects of higher growth in crop production in the country. The crop output growth model indicates that the enhanced capital formation, better irrigation facilities, normal rainfall and improved fertilizer consumption will help to improve crop output in the country. In Maharashtra the area share of food grain crop was higher than the non food grain crop during the period TE 2012?13 but the scenario of value of output is different which has during that particular period non-food grain has the higher value of output compare to the food grain crop.