PRE-HARVEST FORECASTING OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) YIELD BASED ON WEATHER PARAMETERS IN KHEDA DISTRICT OF GUJARAT
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2004
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
A timely and reliable forecast of yield of crop needs little
emphasis for monsoon dependent country like India and where, the
economy is mainly based on agricultural production. Weather is a major
factor, affecting crop production in advanced agricultural systems in our
country. The large variation in yield is predominantly due to weather
parameters. In view of fluctuating weather effects, a timely and reliable
forecast of crop yield could help in deciding the policies. Rice is an
important staple food of masses in the country. The present study has been
taken up to identify the nature of the effect of weather parameters and
technological advancement on rice crop and thereby to suggest suitable preharvest
forecast models for Kheda district of Gujarat state.
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Agricultural Statistics, Analysis