1College of Agriculture (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi-793 105, Meghalaya, India
2Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, India
*Corresponding Author: Amit Anil Shahane, College of Agriculture (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi-793 105, Meghalaya, India, Email: amitiari89@gmail.com
Online Published on 05 November, 2025.
The crop cultivation practices and input portfolio are dynamic; hence moderation of them is a regular practice. The practices also need to be developed for different crops for their successful introduction in new (non-conventional) areas. This new introduction is needed due to climate change-induced variation in agro-climatic conditions and changes in crop adoption to environmental conditions. The systemic investigation into crop cultivation practices for their different aspects (economic, ecological, technical soundness, practical feasibility, adoption, discontinuation rate, market and policy-related interventions, etc.) is needed to suggest any modulation in cultivation practices and development of new practices. The North East Hill (NEH) region has a large diversity in agro-climatic conditions as well as agricultural practices followed. The NEH region is also recognized as having potential for an organic production system, natural farming system yield enhancement through crop cultivation practices modification, testing of new crops for their adoption, organic seed production, indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) documentation, traditional practices documentation and conservation of plant genetic resources. There is a need to document detailed procedures for system investigation in NEH region agricultural activities. The present review describes the point of consideration for systemic investigation of practices and enlists the variables for ranking of problems in these practices. The problem ranking can be used to calculate value-based coefficient and rank-based ratio. The detailed insight into different aspects of production practices can be achieved by following the point of consideration mentioned in this review. The data and/or information generated have scientific value towards initiating the process of modulation of crop cultivation practices and development of cultivation practices of newly introduced crops.
North east hill region, Nutrient management, Rank-based coefficient, Water management
