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Shah, Amita
- Moisture-Yield Interaction and Farmers' Perceptions : Lessons from Watershed Projects in Gujarat
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1 Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad-382 481, IN
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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 39, No 4 (1997), Pagination: 457-472Abstract
Traditionally, formers in dryland regions have a fairly good understanding of the critical role of soil-moisture conservation in sustaining the crop yields. This is evidenced by a number of indigenous practices which they traditionally follow. However some of these practices, especially field bundings, often need modifications, besides proper maintenance. One of the technological options adopted more recently in watershed projects in India, is to promote vegetative barriers instead of the conventional earth or stone bunding. These measures though, technologically more sound and environmentally conducive, might bring only limited economic (yield) gains. In that case these measures may fail to achieve the laudable objectives of ensuring sustainability to the farmers, depending on the dryland agriculture.
This paper is on attempt to examine yield impact of vegetative bundings and understand farmers' perceptions about moistur yield interactions under the constrained agro-climatic conditions in Gujarat. The analysis suggests that (a) traditional bundings are not only widely prevalent but also considered very important for higher yields under 'normal' rainfall conditions; Compared to this, yield impact of vegetative barriers - actual, as well as perceived is low and also uncertain, (b) given the indigenous practices of soil-moisture conservation, fortiliser turns out to be the most important factor for obtaining higher yields; and (c) strategy to provide stability in yield would require large scale investments in the form of water harvesting structures and irrigatian. What is, therefore, needed is to improve the net returns, hence, paying capacity of farmers rather than large scale subsidies spread thinly over a large number of watershed projects In the dryland regions.
- Inefficiency and Efficacy of Soil Testing Services: A Case Study of Gujrat
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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 37, No 1 (1995), Pagination: 77-100Abstract
This paper seeks to answer the question why even after half a century of fertiliser use, farmers In India have not responded to soil testing service; the services that are essential for improving fertiliser use effeciency. The three Important findings of this study are as follows: First, over-use of fertilisers is widespread and Is guided by farmers' perceptions about yield response rather than soil test based recommendations. Second, farmers' yield perceptions are shaped in a chaotic environment that Is a product of inefficient farm' practices and fertiliser use techniques, constraints on yield response due to lack of complementary inputs and misconceptions and ignorance about balanced nutrient use. Thirdly, unless extension system is geared to face the challenge, the ineffeclent over-use Is unlikely to cease. These are not new findings. But their Implications are far reaching. They indicate that easy option for productivity growth have been exhausted. Productivity cannot be sustained only by applying more and more fertilisers; efficiency of Its use cannot be ignored.- Dryland Farming Under the Changing Source Environment: A Case Study of Gujarat
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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 35, No 3 (1993), Pagination: 241-269Abstract
Despite technological stagnation, development of dry land agriculture bears certain special advantages. A balanced approach is therefore, essential with a significant role of dry land farming in attaining the future growth of farm production. The present analysis of Gujarat's agricultural sector, indicates that dry land farming not only contributes a significantly large share in the total agricultural output, its performance in terms of productivity is also quite encouraging. Nevertheless, the major problem is Instability of growth in the dry land region.- Promotional Marketing:Imperatives for Fertiliser Industry Under the Changing Policy Environment
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1 Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Gota, Ahmedabad, IN
2 Centre for Social Studies, South Gujarat University Campus, Surat, IN
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Journal of Indian School of Political Economy, Vol 8, No 2 (1996), Pagination: 294-308Abstract
Until recently, the fertiliser policy in India was quite conducive for development of micro level processes that are essential for attaining balanced growth of fertiliser consumption. It provided an environment whereby micro level agencies, both in public as well as private realm, could work in harmony. As a result, it also created substantial space for the industry's initiatives for promotional activities. However. the recent policy changes have shaken up the harmonious relationship among the various agencies which might have particularly affected the industry's developmental role. The following analysis demonstrates how, under the earlier policy regime, a synergy between the state's developmental objectives and the industry's commercial interests was created. This is followed by a discussion on the alternative scenarios (hat are likely to emerge with respect to the industry's promotional role.- Understanding the Experience and Impact of Demonetisation-2016 in Rural Areas:A Study of Six Villages in Western India
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1 Center for Development Alternatives, Ahmedabad& Former Professor and Director, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad, IN
2 Pune based Independent Researcher, IN
3 Ahmedabad based Independent Researcher, IN
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Journal of Indian School of Political Economy, Vol 31, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 3-31Abstract
Demonetisation-2016 has attracted significant attention to a large number of diverse opinions on its socio-economic impact in India. However, rural India did not get due attention in the discourse. This paper attempts to understand the impact on and response of the rural poor to the Demonetisation-2016. Surprisingly, they do not seem to have been affected much ‘adversely’, as was anticipated. This is possibly because rural poor have had ‘nothing much to lose’. Rather, they seem to have positive expectations to move forward. Finding political solutions to the problems confronting them such as rising demand for farmers’ loan-waivers seems to be a part of this on-going process.References
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