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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)

Resource use pattern and efficiency under different irrigation sources in Balasore district of Odisha

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3039
Submitted
24 October 2023
Published
08-05-2025 — Updated on 19-05-2025
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Abstract

The resource use pattern and efficiency were studied in the Balasore district of Odisha under different sources of irrigation. The major sources of irrigation identified in the area were shallow tube-well, lift irrigation and river irrigation. The major crops cultivated in the area during different seasons are paddy, groundnut and pulses. The district of Balasore was selected purposively due to its irrigation potential status and distinct phases of changes in irrigation scenarios. A total of 93 respondents were selected for the study adequately representing different farmers under different sources of irrigation by proportionate random sampling method. The primary data was collected by interview method using a well-structured questionnaire. The secondary data was collected from appropriate sources. The Cobb-Douglas production function was used to study the efficiency of resource use and estimation of the production function. The results depicted how efficiently the resources are used and the relationship of output explained by the given set of explanatory variables.

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