An Analysis of Change in Cropping Pattern in Haryana
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Abstract: The present study explores the shifting trends in cropping patterns in the state of Haryana from the post-Green Revolution period to the present day. Haryana, a primarily agrarian state, has witnessed considerable alterations in its agricultural environment, chiefly driven by technology innovation, government laws, irrigation development, and market demands. Historically, the cropping pattern was more diversified, comprising cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, and sugarcane. However, with the introduction of the Green Revolution in the late 1960s, there was a noticeable shift toward the cultivation of high-yielding kinds of wheat and rice. This transformation was supported by the assured procurement system, minimum support prices (MSP), and canal and tubewell irrigation infrastructure. While this resulted to food security and money creation in the near term, it also contributed to regional imbalances, soil degradation, and groundwater depletion due to monoculture practices. In recent decades, there has been a progressive trend toward diversification, with farmers demonstrating increasing interest in horticulture, oilseeds, and organic farming, especially in response to environmental concerns and sustainability issues. Government efforts supporting crop diversification and natural farming are playing a crucial role in this development.
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