Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Shabnum PS, Venkatesh H and Sumesh KG

Abstract:
The assessment of shift in cropping pattern in several regions is crucial for much better insight into the agricultural development method. The present study was undertaken to examine the dynamics of cropping pattern in 13 districts of North Karnataka. The data was collected from Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Karnataka from 1998 to 2020 and total 22 years data were analysed with the help of Markov chain. Major finding from the study revealed area of the crops was shifting from one district to another district throughout the period and results showed that area under Jowar crop was more stable in Bagalkot and Ballari districts, Maize crop in Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag districts, Redgram crop in Kalaburgi and Bidar districts, Cotton crop in Uttara Kannada district and Groundnut crop in Vijayapura district. Maize followed by Jowar crops were gain higher retention in North Karnataka Districts.