Tracing the changes in the composition of oilseeds in Indian Punjab: 1990-91 to 2020-21
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Jasvir Singh
Department of Geography, Punjabi University, Patiala147002, Punjab, India
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Jaskiran Kaur
Department of Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala147002, Punjab, India
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Shivjeet Kaur
Department of Geography, Punjabi University, Patiala147002, Punjab, India
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Keywords:
Agriculture,, agro-climatic zone, cropping pattern, crop diversification, Punjab, rainfallAbstract
India ranks fourth in oilseeds production in the world. Currently, the Indian Punjab produces 93.5 metric tons of oilseeds
and holds 16th position in oilseeds production in India. Correspondingly, the oilseed sector occupies an important
position in the agricultural economy of the country. Oilseeds, especially edible oilseeds have been an integral part of the
cropping system in Indian Punjab till the beginning of monoculture triggered by the implementation of new agriculture
strategies since 1960s.Oilseeds composition has also played a vital role in agricultural and allied activities. This paper
examines the cropping pattern of oilseed diversity in the Indian Punjab according to six agro-climatic zones. The study
reveals the changes in cropping pattern that have taken place in Indian Punjab over the period from 1990-91 to 2020
21.Various statistical techniques such as the Herfindahl Index, Simpson Index and Panel regression model are used to
examine the diversification and specialization in oilseeds.
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