Performance of agriculture sector in Uttar Pradesh, India: District level analysis

Abstract

Farming is one of the most prominent sectors of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The state has an agricultural economy, with agriculture providing a living for more than of half population and one-fourth of its state gross domestic product. In the present scenario, agriculture in Uttar Pradesh has progressed substantially well and is becoming more and more efficient and effective over the time period. In this context, the present paper examines the recent trends of agriculture performance in Uttar Pradesh at district as well as regional levels. The regional level results of Uttar Pradesh revealed that Western UP had the highest growth followed by Eastern UP, Bundelkhand and Central UP,. The present paper suggests that the governmental assistance in the form of improved agricultural infrastructure, mitigation of susceptible climatic conditions, proper use of agricultural inputs, and appropriate technology to attain a greater level of agricultural efficiency while simultaneously increasing farmer income. Furthermore, the employment of technology breakthroughs through public-private collaboration in agricultural growing methods at the disaggregate level must be fostered for enhancing farmers welfare.