SWOT Analysis Of Agriculture In Bihar
SWOT Analysis of Bihar Agriculture
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities. Threats
1. The soils are light, alluvium - derived soils mostly khaddar (recent alluvium) and hanger (Old alluvium). In many places the soils are deep, loamy and high in organic matter content and hence very suitable for intensive cultivation.
1. The average operational holding size is only 0.75 ha, which is further fragmented to 3–4 parcels. This makes farm operations difficult and economically unsustainable.
1. By providing quality seed and planting material to farmers overall productivity can easily be increased 2–3 times.
1. Due to land tenancy laws, the operational holdings will be further getting smaller which may reduce the scope for intensive agriculture.
2. The state has high irrigation potential since water table is high.
2. The population pressure in this region is exceedingly high. The population density is 1102/Sq.Km. as against the national average of 382/Sq.Km. Due to high density of population and less resources, more number of people are dependent on agriculture and the percentage of population below the poverty line is 42.60% as against the national average of 26.10%.
2. The region receives good rainfall and the water table is high. By adopting proper water management practices the entire agricultural land can be converted into irrigated land, whereby maximum benefit can be derived from the quality seed of improved varieties
2. At the interface of diminishing contribution of agriculture sector to the state GDP, there is a danger that the future allocations for agricultural development and more particularly for supply of quality seed material, may not get adequate priority in fund allocations
3. Rice-Wheat cropping system is most predominant. The average rice yield in this region was found between 1,900–2,100 kg/ha and that of wheat between 2,740–2,770 kg/ha. However, according to the projections of Rice–Wheat Consortium, with good management it has a potential of giving more than twice the current yield.
3. Although there are Directorates of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, but their extension services in terms of creating awareness about new technologies, conducting field demonstrations, conducting training programmes and providing latest information to farmers are very poor.
3. The area has good potential of growing good quality fruits and vegetables. The region has also high population density. By adopting scientific methods of production, making best use of agricultural labour force and by using proper Post-Harvest Technology at farm/village level, the production of horticultural crops can be increased many folds.
3. The region has good rainfall but also receives floods during monsoon. Unless proper attention is given to proper soil conservation, drainage and water management programmes, the water logging and soil erosion problems may take serious turn in future and it would be difficult to maintain soil fertility.
4. The region has good climate. Predominantly there are three seasons—hot summer (April–June), hot and humid rainy season (July–October) and cool dry winter (November–March). The growing period ranges from 180–210 days in a year. Two crops are common but with irrigation, third crop can also be taken during summer. 4. The State does not have a clear-cut policy to encourage and promote use of quality seed of improved varieties in different crops, which is a major draw back of the state agriculture sector 4. The region has good opportunity of seed processing activities in the production catchments for increased income and employment and to wipe out hunger and poverty. 4. In absence of proper storage facilities, heavy losses is being incurred, may continue in future also.
1. The average operational holding size is only 0.75 ha, which is further fragmented to 3–4 parcels. This makes farm operations difficult and economically unsustainable.
1. By providing quality seed and planting material to farmers overall productivity can easily be increased 2–3 times.
1. Due to land tenancy laws, the operational holdings will be further getting smaller which may reduce the scope for intensive agriculture.
2. The state has high irrigation potential since water table is high.
2. The population pressure in this region is exceedingly high. The population density is 1102/Sq.Km. as against the national average of 382/Sq.Km. Due to high density of population and less resources, more number of people are dependent on agriculture and the percentage of population below the poverty line is 42.60% as against the national average of 26.10%.
2. The region receives good rainfall and the water table is high. By adopting proper water management practices the entire agricultural land can be converted into irrigated land, whereby maximum benefit can be derived from the quality seed of improved varieties
2. At the interface of diminishing contribution of agriculture sector to the state GDP, there is a danger that the future allocations for agricultural development and more particularly for supply of quality seed material, may not get adequate priority in fund allocations
3. Rice-Wheat cropping system is most predominant. The average rice yield in this region was found between 1,900–2,100 kg/ha and that of wheat between 2,740–2,770 kg/ha. However, according to the projections of Rice–Wheat Consortium, with good management it has a potential of giving more than twice the current yield.
3. Although there are Directorates of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, but their extension services in terms of creating awareness about new technologies, conducting field demonstrations, conducting training programmes and providing latest information to farmers are very poor.
3. The area has good potential of growing good quality fruits and vegetables. The region has also high population density. By adopting scientific methods of production, making best use of agricultural labour force and by using proper Post-Harvest Technology at farm/village level, the production of horticultural crops can be increased many folds.
3. The region has good rainfall but also receives floods during monsoon. Unless proper attention is given to proper soil conservation, drainage and water management programmes, the water logging and soil erosion problems may take serious turn in future and it would be difficult to maintain soil fertility.
4. The region has good climate. Predominantly there are three seasons—hot summer (April–June), hot and humid rainy season (July–October) and cool dry winter (November–March). The growing period ranges from 180–210 days in a year. Two crops are common but with irrigation, third crop can also be taken during summer. 4. The State does not have a clear-cut policy to encourage and promote use of quality seed of improved varieties in different crops, which is a major draw back of the state agriculture sector 4. The region has good opportunity of seed processing activities in the production catchments for increased income and employment and to wipe out hunger and poverty. 4. In absence of proper storage facilities, heavy losses is being incurred, may continue in future also.
5. The rainfall in the region is appreciable, ranging between 1,050–1,300 mm. 5. Although about 70% of the villages are electrified, but electricity is not available for more than 10 hours a day. The farmers cannot depend
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