Agricultural Land Use Pattern

The optimal pattern of land use involves equitable distribution of resources among competing landowners. Problems with making good decisions when deciding between competing main land uses and optimizing the use of all types of land are what land use pattern analysis is all about. Definition of Land Use by Lao Tzu: "In layman's words, land use is the cultivation of a parcel of land over a period of time. The most productively used piece of land is one that disappears entirely within a certain time frame, like a year. Even if just one day of the year is spent making use of the land, that one day counts toward the maximization of land usage. [1] In his work "World Resources & Industries," Zimmer-man explains the motivations for and scope of land usage.Economists, however, use the term "land" in a broader sense to refer to all natural resources. The problem then is determining how valuable the available resources are. However, if we narrow our focus to farmland specifically, we can see how certain factors affect the restrictions placed on different kinds of farmland.[2]

The main sources of information are the offices of private companies, which were contacted through several personal visits or questionnaires, as well as the government's public and unpublished records. The district statistical offices (books), district seventh five year plan, memoires and bulletins, as well as the offices of district cane officers, deputy sugar commissioners, general managers of district industry centers, managing directors of flour mills, and texti have all been used to gather the basic data regarding geographical background, general land use, agricultural raw materials, major and minor agro-based industries, and horticultural industry, etc.

In India, a number of land distribution programs have been started. To have a wide range of land use planning options, it is crucial to gather data on the current land use and calculate land use potentials in a number of contexts, including physical, economic, and social ones.[3] For human existence, land is a crucial fundamental natural resource. The potential for land usage is influenced by the physical environment, which includes the climate, terrain, soil, water, and

In the year 2020-21, cultivated land will account for around 69.37% of the total area (143566 Hect.). Out of entire geographical forest cover 1.71%, barren area shares 1.71%, uncultivable land and area not suitable for agriculture has been identified 1.42% throughout 2020- 21. The area under cultivation decreased by 0.5% from 2018-19 to 2019-20, and by 0.25 % from 2020-21 to 2021-22. The observation and studies of author reveals that these decreases have been produced owing to plotation or conversion of agricultural land in to communities. In addition, uncultivated land decreased to 299 hectares (9.26%) in 2019–20 but climbed by the same margin the following year. Possible causes include the conversion of formerly unusable land to agricultural use. In similar manner barren land rose to 58hectares (1.43%) during 2018-19 may be owing to some natural catastrophe while reduce to 541hectares (13.22%) in 2020-21 on account of acclimatization into cultiva- ble land. As a result of contemporary coGajraulalization, more and more people are opting to live in rural areas rather than crowded cities and towns. That's why in 2019–20 the settled area will cover 138 hectares (0.35 %) and in 2020–21 it'll cover 195 ha (0.50 %).[5]

For the 2003–2004 growing season, the table below shows the distribution of single-crop and multiple-crop areas per block.[6]

Kharif Crop Season In the Amroha region, the Kharif harvest season is one of the most significant times for farming. In 2020-21, it inhabited about 129559 ha (90.24 percent). This agricultural season's planting begins with the commencement of monsoon, usually in the final week of June or the first week of July. According to table 3.5, the kharif crop season has more farmed land and is prioritized over the rabi and zaid crop seasons. The key characteristics of agriculture are its "extremely high man- land ra- tio," high degree of labor intensiveness, large percentage of female labor in agricultural operation, and very tiny farms seldom reaching several hectares. Kharif crops mostly consist of rice, jowar, bajra, and maize.[7] Rabi CropSeason After the kharif harvest season, the Rabi harvest season begins. The importance of the Rabi crop season makes for a sizable quantity of land dedicated to growing this food. In 2020-21, the table indicates that Rabi crop area will be 90420 ha (62.98%). From January through December, it supplies the farmer with all the oil seeds, lentils, food grain, fodder, etc. that he needs. With the exception of a small number of late types, Rabi crops are typically cultivated from the end of October to the beginning of November. It can be seen from the data that in 2020-21, wheat occupied 76121 hectares (53.2%) of the total area. Rabi is the most important harvesting season, and this crop is a top performer. Topping the Rabi crop list is wheat, followed by oil seeds (1.69%) and barley (0.41%).[8] ZaidCropSeason Zaid is a cash crop that farmers use as an additional income source. Zaid crop farming has played a significant role throughout history and continues to do so now. This is especially true in the peri-urban and peri-rural areas, where irrigation is often production. Pumpkin, Arvi, Karaila, Cauliflower, Green chiles, Brinzals, Radish, and Carrot are among the featured veggies.[9]

―Analysis of crop distribution, average yield, and total land area may help farmers maximize their profits by taking advantage of optimal growing circumstances. Whether or whether a certain plot of land is suitable for growing a particular crop, and the percentage of that plot that is planted with that crop, is determined by a number of factors. Number nine: The crop distribution is characteristic of an underdeveloped economy, where all economic needs are assumed to be met by agriculture because of the method in which they are combined. Cultivated land is mostly used for grains, wheat, and sugarcane, but also for fruits, vegetables, and oil seeds.[10] In the district of Amroha, rice is the most significant crop, accounting for 36% of the cultivated land. This is because water is abundant during this season, and the soil is optimal anywhere there is good drainage and little risk of waterlogging. Wheat takes up a considerable percentage of the land (28%). The percentage of farmland used to grow vegetables is negligible. Besides these cereal grains, some land is used to grow oilseeds like mustered, which are often grown in a rotation with barley and wheat. [11]

The Major Crops Produced undertaken to compare state and regional shifts in food crop output or yield per hectare for a few specific crops.The majority of the district's principal crops. We only address the following crops.Sugarcane, wheat, potatoes, maize, and oilseeds all show notable increases in both area produced and yield over the course of the thirteen harvests. The area planted with sugarcane has had the greatest rate of productive expansion, at 20% annually.[12]

Sugarcane Production Rate per Acre The amount of sugarcane harvested per acre is on the rise. The native seeds have been replaced with high-yielding kinds of cane. Sugar and Khandsari manufacturing have also played important roles in the economy. Only in 2013–14 (1.14%), 2014–15 (4.94%), and 2016–17 (1.68%) was the cane's declination seen. The output in 2018-19 was 605.2 Q/hectare, and it is expected to drop to 535.92 Q/hectare (1.14%.) in 2019-20. In the 2020-21 school year, it jumped to 582.56, a rise of 8.70%. Information is provided in the table below.[13]

Wheat Production Per Acre TWheat yields in district Amroha have always been greater than the national average. The yield rose from 34.96Q/hectare in 2012-13 to 36.3Q/hectare in 2013-14. This time the increase was 36.36 Q/ha. Except for 2015-16 (5.63%), 2018-19 (10.31%), and

Evidence for a non-linear distribution of rice output per hectare has been uncovered. Yield was lowest in 2014-2015 (1.88%), highest in 2016-2017 (3.59%), and lowest in 2017-2018 (1.97%). High demand has led to steadily rising rice production. It was discovered that yield per hectare was up 2.58 percent from 2017-18. The average rice harvest per hectare in 2019–20 was 25.27 metric tons, up 7.76 percent from the previous year. In 2020–21, the rate of growth peaked at 8.70%. Table below shows rice yield data on a per hectare basis.[15-16]

The potato is a very valuable crop that takes up roughly 291.53Q/Hect of land. In 2012–13, millions of the district's impoverished will require access to potatoes with these qualities in order to eat. Though yield fell by 48.16 percent in 2014–15, it made up lost ground the next year by rising by 66.64%. The average yield in 2019–20 was 226.13 q/ha, up 41.61% from the previous year. The following table provides further information.[17]

Agro-based companies modernize agriculture, diversify the rural economy, and increase household income levels. It works closely with the agriculture industry and sources its own raw materials from rural regions (Misra, 1985). Due to favorable climatic conditions & soils for growing a variety of crops, eastern Uttar Pradesh has a significant potential for the development of agro-based companies. Due to its abundant agricultural resources, this area generates a respectable amount of agricultural output. A significant number of companies are built on agricultural goods, creating demand for those items and jobs for the populace. However, agro-based businesses are sadly having a lot of issues and are not entirely able to help rural development. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the many intrinsic issues that agro-based enterprises face and to support agro-based industries for rural development.

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Research Scholar, Faculty of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula Distt. Amroha (U.P)