Paper Details

Name: Daljeet Kaur
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume-12, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 264-275
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20664986

Punjab has long been recognized as one of India's most productive agricultural regions,
largely due to the expansion of irrigation facilities, technological advancements, and the adoption of high-yielding crop varieties. However, the state's agricultural landscape has undergone significant changes over the past two decades as farmers have responded to market demands, environmental challenges, resource constraints, and policy interventions. Against this backdrop, the present study examines the spatial and temporal dynamics of crop combination and agricultural regionalization in Punjab during the period 2005–2025. The research aims to identify dominant crop combinations, analyze their spatial distribution, and evaluate regional variations in cropping patterns across the state. The study utilizes district level agricultural statistics collected from government publications and agricultural databases. Crop combination regions are delineated using established quantitative techniques, while spatial analysis is employed to examine changes in the distribution and concentration of crops
over time. The findings reveal that although the wheat–rice combination continues to
dominate large parts of Punjab, noticeable shifts toward crop diversification have emerged in several districts. Variations in irrigation availability, soil characteristics, market accessibility, and government policies have contributed to the formation of distinct agricultural regions with varying crop combinations. The study further highlights the growing importance of sustainable agricultural practices in addressing the challenges associated with monocropping, groundwater depletion, and environmental degradation. By providing a comprehensive assessment of changing crop combinations and agricultural regionalization, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of Punjab's evolving agricultural geography. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, planners, and researchers seeking to promote balanced regional development, resource conservation, and sustainable agricultural
transformation in the state.