Statistical analysis of food grains production in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The Present study was conducted to assess the status of foodgrains production in Madurai district. This study secondary data for the period 1997-98 to 2014-15 selected foodgrains area, production and yield were used. The results of growth rate indicate that rice crop and total cereals area and production showed negative growth during the study periods and yield shows positive growth rate. The similar trend occurs in the overall food grains area and production growth rate also negative and yield shows positive growth rate. Based on Instability analysis, selected cereals and overall foodgrains area, production and yield shows moderate and high instability.