Factors Affecting Agricultural Productivity in India

Agricultural productivity refers to the efficiency and output of agricultural processes, particularly the quantity and quality of agricultural products or crops produced per unit of land, labour, or other resources employed in farming.

Major Factors

Climate and Meteorological Conditions

• India's wide-ranging climatic conditions have a substantial impact on the choice of crops and their productivity.
• The monsoon, for instance, is a pivotal factor for kharif crops, while the productivity of rabi crops is influenced by winter temperatures.
• The success of rice and sugarcane crops in India is largely dependent on high rainfall and humid conditions, which are prevalent in states ....