Assessment of Traditional Crops in Weakening Agriculture System of the Central Himalaya

R. K. Singh, Vishleshwar

Abstract: As per census 2011, the livelihood of 70% population of the Uttarakhand are depended on the traditional farming system. The traditional farming system includes agriculture, livestock and horticulture supported by forest products. A variety of crops has cultivated in the traditional agriculture system like cereals, pseudo cereals, millets, pulses and vegetables etc. Landholding size and livestock are basic resources for the agriculture sustainability. Due to various socio-economic & geo-environmental reasons the agriculture production is deteriorating. The continuous population growth resulted in decreasing of landholdings size, and the increase in marginal landholdings. Livestock patterns is also deteriorating, it shows a shifting in animal husbandry. Thus, the agriculture sector facing negative changes and could not fulfill even the yearlong food demand. Wheat, Rice and Ragi are the major consumption crops in the Uttrakhand. The recent trend shows that cultivated area of Wheat, Rice and Ragi decreasing in the state. The aim of this study is to present an overview of the Wheat, Ragi and Rice in current scenario and responsible causes for the changes in production.

Keywords: Agriculture, Traditional Crops, Farming System, Weakening Agriculture, Central Himalaya

How to Cite?: R. K. Singh, Vishleshwar, "Assessment of Traditional Crops in Weakening Agriculture System of the Central Himalaya", Volume 7 Issue 12, December 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 662-663, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=11121801, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/11121801