Use Of Crop Combination Technique For Quantitative Evaluation Of Landuse In Parner Tahsil, Ahmednagar District In 2022-23

This study investigates the patterns of crop combinations in the Parner Tahsil of Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, utilizing Weaver's Crop Combination Method to assess agricultural diversification and development. The research highlights how crop cultivation adapts to varying physio-socio-economic conditions and the impact of agricultural innovations. Data from the Ahmednagar District Gazetteer, socio-economic abstracts, and census handbooks for the years 2022-2023 reveal a variety of crop combinations, including four, six, seven, eight, and ten-crop mixes. By converting crop areas into percentages, the study analyzes spatial variations in crop distribution and ranks, offering insights into the current state of agriculture. The findings show diverse crop combinations and their geographical distribution, indicating varying levels of agricultural growth and diversification across the tahsil. This research provides valuable insights for agricultural planning and policy-making aimed at optimizing land use and enhancing crop production.