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Crop Productivity of Kharif Crops (2023)

rop productivity refers to the measurement of crop yield quantity and
quality per unit of land, time, and resources. It is a crucial factor that
Cdetermines the efficiency and profitability of agriculture. The productivity
of crops is influenced by various factors, including soil quality, weather conditions, N
water availability, nutrient levels, choice of crop varieties, and agricultural
practices. In Haryana, agriculture is the main economic activity and employs W E
about 70% of the workforce. Haryana produces enough food to cover its own needs
and is the nation's second-largest producer of grains. It is among India's most S
productive states.
Scale
In Haryana, crop yields are often related to the depth of the water level. Most crops Kms
thrive when the water level is at an optimal depth, providing ideal conditions for 0 12.5 25 50 75 100
aeration, moisture, and nutrient availability. However, if the water level rises
above this level, crop yields start to decline.
Figure 70 illustrates the spatial distribution of crop productivity in Haryana
during the 2023 Kharif season. The productivity is classified into six categories for
simplicity, and Table 54 provides the corresponding productivity and land
proportions. Approximately 42% of the state's geographical area falls into the
2000-2500 kg/ha productivity category, encompassing districts such as Faridabad,
Gurugram, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Jind, Palwal, Sirsa, Hisar, and Rohtak. Districts,
namely Kurukshetra, parts of Yamunanagar, Karnal, and Ambala exhibit
productivity levels of ≥ 4500 kg/ha. The first category (<1500 kg/ha), covering
3.8% of the land, includes parts of districts like Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani,
Mahendragarh and Gurugram. The pattern demonstrates the high productivity in
Haryana's paddy-growing regions, demonstrating the region's supremacy and
productivity. It also prompts worries about the depletion of water supplies, calling
for the implementation of suitable water conservation measures in these
locations. Crop diversification and transitioning from paddy to more water-
efficient crops may be potential solutions for water conservation. The southern
districts of Haryana including Bhiwani, Charkhi dadri, Mahendragarh, and
Mewat display relatively low productivity, likely influenced by the crop types
grown and topographic conditions. Refer to Annexure-IV for block level crop
productivity for each crop type. Crop productivity is better in northern Haryana in
comparision to southern Haryana as the Ground Water quality is better in these
areas.

Table 54. Productivity of
Kharif Crops (2023)

Category wise area in Acres
Class(kg/ha) Area
<1500 488247.86
1500 - 2000 2217000.65
2000 - 2500 4579210.54
2500 - 3000 987568.25
3000 - 3500 417768.35
3500 - 4000 380420.02
4000 - 4500 648810.92
≥ 4500 1205979.67
Total 10925006.26
Source: DA&FW, HARYANA/ GIS Based

Figure 70. Crop Productivity of Kharif Crops (2023)
Data Source-DA&FW
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