Laser Land Levelling: A Way Forwards towards Resource Conservation in Paddy –Wheat Cropping Patterns in Haryana

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Economic Concept ◽  
Use Efficiency

Main objective of study was comparative analysis of Laser Land Levelling (LLL) vis-a-vis Conventional Land Levelling (CLL) in terms of resource use efficiency. Regression analysis along with economic concept of marginal value productivity (MVP) and marginal factor cost (MFC) were used to analyse resource use. Six variables were used to regress yield. The results of the study revealed that highest resource use efficiency were obtained in case of seed, while it was observed lowest in case fertilizers under laser land levelling (LLL) in paddy. Whereas, under conventional land levelling (CLL), highest resource use efficiency was found to be in case of labour while least resource use efficiency was obtained in irrigation. Similarly, in case of wheat highest and lowest resource use efficiency under laser land levelling technology were observed in inputs viz: seed and plant protection chemicals, respectively while, under conventional land levelling it was for inputs like labour and seed, respectively. Hence, study highlighted the strength of resource conservation potential of laser land levelling technology. Two variables i.e. irrigation and fertilizer impacted significantly with the adoption of laser land levelling, validated the outcomes of study by difference between MVP and MFC for these two particular inputs were found to be positive and close to zero indicated efficient utilizations of these resources. Hence, it is suggested that adoption of laser land levelling should be promoted on wider scale to tap its resource conservation potential.

scholarly journals Resource Use Efficiency and Marginal Value Productivity of Sugarcane Cultivation in Sant Kabir Nagar District, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Bhartendu Yadav ◽  
R. R. Kushwaha ◽  
Harendra Pratap Singh Choudhri ◽  
Pavan Kumar Singh ◽  
Vishakha Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Industrial Economy ◽  
Size Groups ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Sugarcane is one of the important commercial crops and plays a crucial role in the agro-industrial economy of India. The present study was undertaken on hundred farmers of sugarcane cultivation in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Based on the nature of data, Cobb-Douglas production function was used for estimation resource use efficiency of sugarcane cultivation. The results revealed that return to scale on marginal, small and medium farms were 0.812, 0.912 and 0.962 respectively which are less than unity. It means, sugarcane cultivation is characterized by decreasing return to scale and the Coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) were 82.50, 84.10 and 87.50 percent the variation of output by dependent variable viz. seed, irrigation, plant protection and manure and fertilizers. The marginal value productivity of seed, irrigation, plant protection and manure and fertilizers measure were considerably high on all size groups of farms except fertilizers and seed on marginal farms. It indicates that positive relation is further scope for increase in the investment to realize more return.

A Study on resource use efficiency of banana production in Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 253-256
Author(s):  
K. Uma ◽  
Sarath S. ◽  
P. Naveen Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Banana Production ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Use Efficiency

Banana is the most important fruit crop in India which requires the various cultivation practices. For carrying out those cultivation practices various energies are required to meet sustainable production. The main aim of this study was to find out the resource use efficiency estimation for banana production in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. Primary data was collected from 100 sample farmers using well structured interview schedule. The empirical results shows that except human labour, nitrogen, phosphorus and diesel remaining all other variables included in the model were positive and human labour, machine labour, nitrogen, potassium, FYM, plant protection chemicals, irrigation water, sucker and electricity were significant among other variables. Subsequently, increase in 1% use of inputs such as machine labour, potassium, electricity, sucker and plant protection chemicals would increase the yield of banana 0.15 per cent, 0.20 per cent, 0.02 per cent, 0.01 per cent and 0.01 per cent respectively and 79 per cent of the variations in banana yield were influenced by the explanatory variables. Likewise price fluctuation plays a major constraint among the banana farmers. This study suggested the banana farmers to use more amount of potassium and to reduce the usage of human labour and as well as nitrogen fertilizer for sustainable use of resources.

scholarly journals Production of Sonali chicken in selected areas of Gazipur district - an economic study

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
MT Uddin ◽  
SJ Mitu ◽  
IA Begum
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Use Efficiency

This study attempts to conduct an economic analysis and resource use efficiency for Sonali chicken production covering five villages of Sadar Upazila under Gazipur district. Primary data were collected from 60 purposively selected Sonali chicken rearers for this study. Descriptive and functional analysis were employed to achieve the objectives of the study. The major findings of the study are that total cost for 1000 birds were estimated at Tk. 120613 per batch. Average gross margin and average net returns for 1000 birds was calculated at Tk. 57240 and Tk. 52059 per batch. An average gross return for 1000 birds was estimated at Tk. 172672 per batch. Benefit cost ratio was found 1.4 for Sonali chicken production. Labour, veterinary and medicine and electricity cost had positive and significant impact on Sonali chicken production. Resource use efficiency was calculated by the ratio of marginal value product and marginal factor cost. Finally, the study also identified some of the major problems associated with Sonali chicken farming and suggested some possible steps for overcoming these problems.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v43i1.19386 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 43 (1): 56-61

scholarly journals Resource Use Efficiency of Smallholder Producers Cooperative in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-125
Author(s):  
Nurudeen Afolabi Sofoluwe ◽  
Akeem Abiade Tijani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Government ◽  
Benefit Cost

AbstractThe objective of this study is to analyse efficiency in resource use by cooperative producers with specialization in vegetable production and estimate the costs and return to such enterprises under cooperative conditions. Marginal physical product (MPP), marginal value product (MVP), and marginal factor costs (MFC) in addition to budgetary analysis were utilised to analyse the primary data collected through the questionnaire. The enterprise efficiency level is 0.06, the benefit-cost ratio is 1.06 while the expense structure ratio 0.37. The MVP results showed that all the resources used in production are under-utilized suggesting inefficiency of resource use by the cooperative producers. The result can be of advantage to producers if an appropriate understanding of cooperative principles is put into perspective in production-related decisions. Improvement of the level of utilization of input resources should be of interest to the government and related stakeholders.

Resource use Efficiency in Wheat under different Techniques in Haryana

2020 ◽  
pp. 260-266
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Wheat Yield ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Wheat Crop ◽  
Seed Plant ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Difference

The study was conducted in Karnal and Kaithal districts of Haryana in 2017-18. These districts of Haryana were selected purposively on the basis of the highest area under different types of resource conservation establishment techniques under wheat crop. Regression coefficients of inputs of seed, plant protection, and irrigation were found to be positive and significant whereas, machine labour and fertilizer were positive but with a non-significant impact on wheat yield for conventional technique in wheat. The difference between marginal value product (MVP) and marginal factor cost (MFC) for seed, plant protection, and irrigation was found to be positive and significant indicating underutilized usage, whereas machine labour and fertilizer were found to be over-utilized in the area. In the case of zero tillage technique seed, plant protection and irrigation were observed with significant impact whereas, fertilizer was having a negative significant impact on wheat yield. The difference between marginal value product (MVP) and marginal factor cost (MFC) for seed, plant protection, and irrigation was found to be positive and significant indicating their underutilized status, whereas fertilizer was found to be over-utilized in the area. The turbo happy seeder technique machine labour, seed and irrigation were found to be positive and significant whereas, fertilizer and plant protection were found negative without significant impact on wheat yield. The difference between marginal value product (MVP) and marginal factor cost (MFC) for machine labour, seed, and irrigation was found to be positive and significant indicating its underutilized level, whereas fertilizer and plant protection were found to be over-utilized in the region.

scholarly journals Resource-Use Efficiency of Honey Production in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna-State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad S. Olohungbebe ◽  
Alabi Olugbenga O. ◽  
Daniel P. O.
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Honey Production ◽  
Use Efficiency

This study examined resource-use efficiency of honey production in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna, Nigeria. The primary data used for the investigation were obtained using structured questionnaires administered to 50 producers. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, farm budget techniques, multiple regression analysis and resource-use efficiency. Multiple regression analysis used to examine factors influencing output of honey in the study area revealed that the coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) of 0.59 which implies that 59% of the dependent variable in the model was explained by the independent variables included in the model. Number of bee hives was significant at (p< 0.01).Estimated resource use efficiency revealed that number of bee hives and family labours were underutilized. This study concluded that the bee farmers in the study area should be given adequate training on rudiments of beekeeping.

scholarly journals A Resources use efficiency analysis of Bt and Non Bt cotton farmers in Karnataka, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181
Author(s):  
Nithya Vishwanath Gowdru
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Difference

Cotton is the major commercial crop amongst all cash crops in India and provides  livelihood to  more  than  60  million  people  in  its  cultivation,  processing  and  textile  industry.  Cotton  crop  is  infested  by  various  pests  causing  significant  yield  losses therefore Bt cotton was introduced in India to reduce pesticide consumption and also increase  productivity. Since introduction there has been ongoing debate on the superiority and/ or inferiority of Bt cotton over non Bt cotton. Therefore the present study was undertaken to examine the Bt cotton technology on output and efficiency of inputs used in cotton cultivation in Karnataka state of South India during 2007. Primary data was collected from 90 farmers cultivating Bt and non-Bt cotton in Haveri district, Karnataka, India. The Cobb-Douglas production and decomposition analysis techniques were used to estimate the influence of factors and Bt technology on output change. The production function analysis indicated that the co-efficients of expenditure on fertilizers, labour, plant protection chemicals and land were significant in case of Bt cotton cultivation. The result of Resource use efficiency analysis showed that efficient use of labour, fertilizers and seeds had contributed the most to the difference in returns between Bt-cotton and non-Bt cotton cultivation.  Contribution of differences in the quantity of inputs used to higher returns from Bt cotton to the measured difference in gross returns between Bt and non-Bt cotton was 56.56 per cent, while that of the efficiency in the use of inputs was 23.83 per cent. Key words: Bt cotton, Resource use efficiency, Decomposition analysis

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