Resource use efficiency of super seeder technology: A comparative study in Haryana's wheat farming

Abstract

The study explores wheat cultivation resource efficiency in Karnal and Kaithal districts of Haryana during 2021-22. These districts, chosen for their resource conservation techniques, used the Cobb-Douglas function for analysis. Seed and fertilizer costs significantly boost wheat production, while human labour, though influential, lacks statistical significance. Irrigation has a significant negative impact, while machine labour and plant protection, although influential, lack statistical significance. The coefficient of determination (R2) is 59%, showing a moderate relationship. For super seeder technology, machine labour and plant protection positively impact wheat yield, despite the negative effects of seed costs. Output elasticity shows resource underutilization. Human labour significantly reduces yield, while fertilizer costs and irrigation, though non-significant, boost it. In this context, R2 rises to 73%, indicating a stronger relationship. This research sheds light on wheat resource utilization and super seeder technology's potential for regional optimization.