Growth Trends and Determinants of Crop Area Responsiveness in Haryana

The study has been done on the determinants of accountability of 6 major crops of the State of Haryana from the year 1980-2018. These major crops have been selected as they cover about 85% of the gross cropped area of the state. It has been observed that the two crops, wheat and paddy, have been growing in rotation as the main crop during this period. The study has validated the results of Narlovion model of area responsiveness. It has been identified that the lagged area, lagged price, and the volatility in price and yield shows the main determinants of area allocation. Furthermore, the study shows the growth trends of area, production and yield of wheat and paddy crop has been positive due to stability in yield, price and insured marketing. The promotion of a more diversified cropping pattern has a prequest condition for the state to achieve sustainable growth. But farmers will not move towards diversification unless they are encouraged by economically attractive alternatives.