IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

IDENTIFICATION OF CROP PATTERNS AND OPTIMIZATION OF CROP ROTATION FOR RISK MITIGATION IN THE NATHSAGAR DAM BACKWATER REGION OF SHEVGAON AND NEVASA TEHSILS, AHMEDNAGAR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA

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Mr. Swapnil D. Satpute, Dr. Arjun H. Musmade

Abstract

Crop failures, market swings, and climate variability are only a few of the major obstacles facing agriculture in the backwater area of the Nathsagar Dam in the Shevgaon and Nevasa tehsils of Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra. In order to reduce these risks and improve agricultural resilience and sustainability, this study intends to identify existing crop trends and suggest optimal crop rotation options. The study examines crop distribution and conventional cropping techniques using field surveys. Taking into account variables including soil type, water availability, crop compatibility, and market dynamics, it creates crop rotation plans that are optimal using statistical modelling and economic analysis. Policymakers, agricultural planners, and local farmers can benefit from the findings, which promote sustainable measures to enhance soil health, control pests and diseases, and boost output. The goal of this research is to guarantee long-term food security and economic stability in the backwater area of the Nathsagar Dam, which adds to the larger conversation on sustainable agriculture.

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