Relationship between the profile of farmers and cropping pattern followed by farmers of Marathwada region in relation to climate change

Abstract

The study was conducted find out the relationship between the profile of farmers and cropping pattern followed by the farmers of Marathwada region in relation to climate change. Total 120 respondent farmers were selected from 12 villages of four tehsils of two districts. Data were collected by using a well-structured interview schedule. Ex post facto research design was used for the study. Data were analysed by using frequency, percentage, mean, Pearson’s coefficient of correlation and standard deviation. The study revealed that education, farming experience, extension contacts, risk orientation and economic motivation had positive and significant relationship with cropping pattern. Whereas land holding, irrigation potential, annual income had positive and highly significant relationship with cropping pattern. Family type and social participation had positive and non-significant relationship with cropping pattern.