IGNOU MED 7 2018 - Discuss the major socio-economic factors that influence the agricultur

Question

Discuss the major socio-economic factors that influence the agricultural sector in a developing country.

09 Mar 2018

Answer :

Word Count : 835

There are numerous socio-cultural, economic, political, technological and infrastructural factors which also determine the agricultural land use, cropping patterns and agricultural processes.

Of these factors, land tenancy, system of ownership, size of holdings, availability of labour and capital, religion, level of technological development, accessibility to the market, irrigation facilities, agricultural research and extension service, price incentives, government plans and international policies have a close impact on agricultural activities. The impact of these factors on the decision making processes of agriculture has been illustrated in the present article.

1. Land Tenancy:

Land tenure includes all forms of tenancy and also ownership in any form. Land tenancy and land tenure affect the agricultural operations and cropping patterns in many ways. The farmers and cultivators plan the agricultural activities and farm (fields) management keeping in mind their rights and possession duration on the land.

2. Size of Holdings and Fragmentation of Fields:

It is not only the land tenancy and the system of ownership which influence the agricultural and cropping

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