1Research scholar, Kerala Agricultural University, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala, Pin: 680656
2Professor and Head, Kerala Agricultural University, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala, Pin: 680656
*Corresponding Author's Email: shilpamathew111@gmail.com
Online Published on 05 January, 2023.
Land is one of the most limited natural resources and land use dynamics is a complex process The present study examined the causes of land use and cropping pattern changes in Kerala from 1985–2019. The time series data were collected from various published sources and the analysis was done at the state level. Population pressure, increase in number of factories, emigration, literacy rate, rainfall etc., were identified as the major causes of land use change in Kerala. The analysis of determinants of cropping pattern was done for paddy using the area response model and it was observed that the previous year's area under the crop, expected price of paddy, and average annual rainfall positively influenced the farmer's acreage response.
Agriculture, Cropping Pattern, Determinants, Land Use, Population Density
