An analysis on changing trends of foodgrains in Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

The present study deals with the growth trends in area, production and productivity of food grains in Himachal Pradesh. In the process of development changes are occurring in these factors. The study presents negative trends towards area under all the food grains over the year. Production of all food grains has registered positive trend except barley and gram crops. To know about the trends in area, production and productivity of food grains, percentage method was utilized as a statistical measure.