Assessment of Efficient Cropping Zone for Rice and Bajara in Akole Tahsil Using GIS Approach

Snehal Nivrutti Kasar¹ and Rajendra Bhausaheb Zolekar^1,

¹Department of Geography, K.V.N. Naik Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Arts, Commerce and Science College Nashik. Tal: Nashik, Dist: Nashik. Pin: 422002, Maharashtra, India

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Snehal Nivrutti Kasar and Rajendra Bhausaheb Zolekar. Assessment of Efficient Cropping Zone for Rice and Bajara in Akole Tahsil Using GIS Approach. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 2022; 10(3):88-94. doi: 10.12691/aees-10-3-3

Abstract

A physiographic and climatic condition determined different efficient cropping zones. The quantity and quality of crop yield can be affected by water stress, heat stress or frost or by pests and diseases. As climate conditions change, efficient cropping zones for the cultivation of specific crops may shift. It is important to understand such changes to farmers, planners, policy makers and land managers for develop adaptation strategies. The objective of the study was to detect village wise crop efficiency in Akole Tahsil in Ahmednagar District. Relative Spread Index (RSI) and Relative Yield Index (RYI) were computed for determination of village wise efficient cropping zone. The present study is based on the village wise data regarding the cropping patterns procured for last twelve years from the Government Offices. This study examined, using records from 2001 to 2012, changes in yield, area under cultivation, and production efficiency of Rice and Bajara. The map of the village wise efficient cropping zone for Rice and Bajara has been prepared using different criterion of efficient cropping zone with help of this GIS (Geographical Information system) software. About 16% villages show efficient cropping zone for Rice, but the same villages failed in efficient cropping zone for Bajara.

Keywords:
efficient cropping zone geographical information system rice Bajara

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