Geographical Analysis of Crop Concentration and Crop Diversification of Dhule District (Maharashtra)
Dhanraj Kalu Ahire *
Department of Geography, K. A. A. N. M. S. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Tal, Baglan Dist, Nashik (Maharashtra), India.
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Abstract
The Present investigation aims in studying the geographical analysis of crop concentration and crop diversification in Dhule District. The present study is based on secondary data collected from different government organizations as well as government report. The data covers 2020-21. All the types of crops are considered for the present study. In this study the economics of crop diversification, land concentration was computed. tahsilwise study showed that area under kharif crop has found to be decreased in all the Tehsils of Dhule District. The area under Shindhkheda, Dhule & Shirpur have high production of cotton. The diversification from subsistence crop to more commercial crops to more commercial crops were taking place in all Tehsils. In Dhule Districts main commercial Crops are Onion, Pomegranate and cotton. Khandesh region in Maharashtra celled highest cotton growing region.
Dhule district is important agriculture district in Maharashtra. Cotton, Bajara, Maize, Gram, Sugarcane, Jawar, Onion, has major crop in Dhule district. The cropping pattern, crop concentration, crop diversification is play on role for agriculture planning and development. Present paper attempt to geographical analysis to crop concentration and crop diversification Dhule district in period of 2020-21.
Keywords: Crop, agriculture, crop concentration, crop diversification, percentage of cropped area