Energy analysis of paddy production in Konkan region of Maharashtra

Energy analysis is essential for efficient management of the resources in agricultural production. The study was carried out on energy requirement and energy input output relationship of paddy production in konkan region of Maharashtra state. Different farm operations from land preparation to storage were considered for finding the energy consumption in paddy cultivation. Primary data were obtained through field survey. Data were collected from Agronomy field of Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli in the year 2017-2018.