8. Yield (tonnes/ha.) of a crop

a. Higher the yield per unit area, higher will be returns on investment of time and money. This is a strong factor in determining cropping pattern of paddy.

In India, there is an existing imbalance in cropping pattern of food grains because a large proportion of area under food grains is occupied by cereals. Green Revolution which focused on cereals alone, combined with the MSP regime in favor of cereals has skewed cropping pattern, although, a shift is being witnessed towards other commercial crops and horticulture. Also, there is a strong need to shift towards Integrated Farming Systems combining several enterprises like cropping system, dairying, piggery, poultry, fishery, apiculture, etc. in a harmonious way. It would also give a strong boost in achieving the much cherished vision of doubling the farmer's income in next 5 years.