Spatial Analysis of Typologies and Dynamics of Crop Combination Regions of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2025 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 12 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Arun Kumar, Chandramauli

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V12I3P101

How to Cite?

Arun Kumar, Chandramauli, "Spatial Analysis of Typologies and Dynamics of Crop Combination Regions of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, India," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 12,  no. 3, pp. 1-8, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V12I3P101

Abstract:

The spatial analysis of crop combination regions is a vital aspect of agricultural geography, aiming to understand the distribution, classification, and evolution of cropping patterns across space and time. This study explores the fundamental concepts and meanings associated with the typologies and dynamics of crop combination regions. Typologies refer to the systematic classification of areas based on recurring combinations of crops, offering insights into regional agricultural structures and farming systems. Meanwhile, dynamics denote these combinations' temporal and spatial shifts, influenced by many factors, including climate variability, soil conditions, market demand, technological advancements, and policy interventions. The present research aims to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in cropping systems by employing spatial analysis techniques such as GIS mapping, quantitative indices (e.g., Weaver's 'Minimum Deviation Technique'), and statistical modelling of block-wise data in the decade of 2000-01 and 2020-21 of Kaushambi district. This analysis reveals significant spatial disparities in crop combination patterns, with regions transitioning from traditional foodgrain dominance to more diversified and commercial crop mixes due to changes in irrigation infrastructure, market accessibility, and agricultural policy interventions. The findings underscore the dynamic nature of cropping systems and highlight zones of mono-cropping vulnerability and multi-cropping potential. This research not only enhances the geographical understanding of agricultural land use but also provides valuable insights for sustainable agricultural planning, resource optimisation, crop diversification strategies, policy formulation, rural development, and regional planning of the study area. This study will contribute to regional development discourse by integrating spatial and temporal dimensions in analysing crop combination regions, offering a comprehensive approach to understanding agricultural transformations for the ecological suitability and socio-economic needs of the Kaushambi district.

Keywords:

Agriculture Typology, Crop Combination and Region, Dynamics of Crop Combination, Cropping Pattern, Sustainable Agriculture Planning.

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