Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(5), P. 415 - 424
Published: March 26, 2024
The cross-sectional, micro-level study was conducted to determine the changing trends of some income-related variables and income diversification in a decade among marginal small farmers Assam. base years were 2010 2020. number samples selected randomly make it three hundred from districts Assam, viz., Jorhat, Majuli Golaghat. Data collected during 2021. data analysed using descriptive statistics Simpson Index Diversity. findings asserted that between 2020, landholding declined respondents. average annual respondents also did not increase 2022. Respondents still preferred stay joint family type. show 2020 change sources. Many farmers’ increased, though increase. identified decade, there decrease operational landholdings, no income, opted for diversification. So, suggested livestock non-farm-based sources may be provided improve suggests scientists policymakers government going more would help develop different policies farmers.
Language: Английский