Abstract

The rabi season crops are grown during the dry season and are important for food security and income generation because kharif crops in Assam are frequently affected by floods. Irrigation is one of the most important agricultural inputs for sustaining rabi crops. This study examines the growth trends of irrigated areas and the impact of net irrigated area on the production of selected rabi crops in Udalguri district of Assam. Compound Annual Growth Rate and Linear Regression Analysis are used for the study. The results show a positive growth trend in irrigated areas. Net irrigated area significantly affects the production of summer rice and potato, while it has no significant impact on the production of rapeseed and mustard.