Status of transformation in the agricultural sector of Odisha

The paper has examined the changes that occurred in the agricultural sector during past decades, especially the changes in the cropping pattern and fertilizer uses and their effect on the economy. The study has found continuous fluctuation in agricultural growth but has a higher resilience. A strong positive association between fluctuations in the crops sub-sector (crop production and income) and overall variation in agriculture's share in gross state value added has been observed. Crop diversification should be kept in attention to a greater extent which could transform the farmers relying solely on crop specialization. The paper has also entailed various suggestions for a better transformation that could be achieved in the agricultural sector.