Status of pineapple in Manipur State: An analysis of trend, instability and decomposition of area, production and productivity

Abstract

The study aimed to understand the growth, instability, and contribution of both area and yield on pineapple production in Manipur State. Using secondary data spanning 21 years (2000-01 to 2020-21), the study focused on Manipur State, a leading pineapple producer in North-East India due to its favorable climate and soil. Pineapple stands out as the most abundant fruit in Manipur State. To measure the growth of pineapple production, the compound annual growth rate was employed, the Coppock’s instability index measured instability, and decomposition analysis studied the contributions of area and yield to production. The findings indicated an overall positive trend with favorable annual growth rates in both area and production. Imphal-West and Ukhrul districts played significant roles in this growth. Throughout the 2000-2021 period, the area exhibited an instability of 11.18, with production instability at 12.99. Notably, the area's influence (67.41 percent) outweighed the yield effect in driving pineapple production in Manipur State.