Optimization techniques for crop planning: A review

RAJNI JAIN; L MALANGMEIH; S S RAJU; S K SRIVASTAVA; KINGSLY IMMANEULRAJ; AMRIT PAL KAUR

doi:10.56093/ijas.v88i12.85423

Authors

RAJNI JAIN Principal Scientist, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi 110 012
L MALANGMEIH Research Associate, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi 110 012
S S RAJU Principal Scientist, ICAR-CMFRI, Vishakhapatnam
S K SRIVASTAVA Scientist Senior Scale, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi 110 012
KINGSLY IMMANEULRAJ Scientist, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi 110 012
AMRIT PAL KAUR Research Associate, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi 110 012

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v88i12.85423

Keywords:

Crop planning, General Algebraic Modelling System, Mathematical programming, Optimization, Sensitivity analysis

Abstract

The paper critically reviews various methods exclusively used for crop planning and points out suggestions for improvement in techniques used for crop planning. Specifically, the study examines scope for optimization of crop plan, objectives and constraints, approaches, seasonality issues, sensitivity analysis and various computer software packages used in computing the optimum models. With such extensive coverage, it intends to help the end users to decide upon an appropriate/suitable method corresponding to their situation and scenarios to frame the best and most practical/realistic optimum crop model. The paper also lists many model management options for developing such models. Finally, the paper presents a brief case study of Punjab state to illustrate an improvement in the methodological approach especially pertaining to aspects of sustainability, food security and seasonality in crop cultivation.

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