Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Present investigation “Contrasting parameters on Socio-economic profile and other important parameters- an outcome based study for sustainable agriculture and economic viability in Punjab. The study was conducted in different villages of Punjab

., Hasanpur, Kalewal, and Singhpura to analyses the crop production techniques adopted by farmers using an interview schedule. More than three hundred farmers were selected as respondents. The independent variables such as the quality of seeds they are using, either the seed they are using is already treated or they have given any additional treatment to the seed, method of ploughing, sowing techniques, optimum spacing, cropping pattern and rotation, area in hectares they own, method of irrigation, the implements and machinery they are using, fertilizer and nutrient management adopted, harvesting, yield is being measured. The study has explored the crop production technique used by maximum farmers and the results indicates that, majority of farmers were cultivating between 5-12 acres of land. Largest percentage among these cultivated less than seven acres. From the study it was concluded that more than 70% farmers are using good quality seeds and many of them are using seeds which are already treated to prevent any disease. It was also observed that broadcasting is the only method used by them for sowing which leads to improper spreading of seeds. The study found that yield per acre of most the farmers was 20-100 quintals per acre depending on the inputs used. Average yield per hectare of major crops like rice and wheat is 65Q/ha and 70Q/ha. It was observed that the main crops grown by them are rice, wheat, sugarcane, maize minor millets and other important fodder crops. Moreover, lot of them grows vegetables as well and uses only manure to save soil and underground water level which can be taken as a future threat. As we know that for any sustainable farming there are exactly three attributes e.g., adoption, production and sustainability. Now in current scenario of globalization and malnutrion need the hour is to think over Farm diversification. Current study reveals that there are certain factors which are hindrance for the sustainable farming. New approaches should be adoption of new technologies and producing critical thinkers for sustainable agriculture and economic viability.