Spatio Distribution of Agricultural Fertilizer Consumption in Sangli District (Maharashtra)

Dr. A. V. More

Abstract: Fertilizers have played a revolutionary role in transforming agriculture. The adoption of enhanced seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation systems has significantly increased food production in Indian agriculture. Both chemical and organic fertilizers have been shown to boost agricultural output. The use of fertilizers and crop productivity in agriculture is influenced by irrigation practices, soil properties, and cropping characteristics. A recent study investigated the geographical distribution of agricultural fertilizer consumption in Sangli district, Maharashtra. This research revealed substantial regional disparities in fertilizer consumption using data from the socio - economic review of Sangli district 2021 - 22 and Q - GIS for mapping. The study found that western tehsils, particularly those along the Krishna River, exhibit high fertilizer consumption due to advanced irrigation facilities and crop varieties, while the eastern tehsils display lower consumption due to limited irrigation and unfavourable soil conditions.

Keywords: Fertilizer Consumption, Agricultural Productivity, Spatial Analysis, Sangli District, Maharashtra

How to Cite?: Dr. A. V. More, "Spatio Distribution of Agricultural Fertilizer Consumption in Sangli District (Maharashtra)", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1542-1544, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24823082155, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ES24823082155