Economics Of Energy Use In Cropping Systems

Karnataka is one of the highly mechanised states of our country. Use of energy which started during HYV programme (1960s) has got further impetus in the recent past. Economic benefits, management aspects of energy use has not been determined in cropping systems. It is against this back drop, the present study was under taken in Karnataka to gain greater insights into energy aspects in holistic form in different cropping systems being practised in command areas of Karnataka. This book would be great help to policy makers at governmental level for formulating regional energy policies.