Growth and instability in area, production and productivity of soybean in Maharashtra

Abstract

India is the fourth largest producer of oilseeds accounting for about 19% of the global area, 2.7% of global production in the world. Soybean is the leading oilseed produced globally. The soybean (Glycine max) is a species of legume, popularly known as the “golden bean” or “miracle bean” of the 21st century. The study has estimate the growth performance and instability in area, production and productivity in soybean in Maharashtra. The performance of soybean was quite satisfactory in respect of the area expansion and production in Western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha region from the introduction of soybean in Maharashtra. The area under chickpea in Maharashtra state was found to be more stable and consistent rather than production and productivity.