Abstract
This study outlines the variables that differentiate high-yielding from low-yielding potato growers and looks into the significant productivity variance of potatoes in West Bengal, India. Goals were pursued through the use of linear discriminant analysis (LDA). Based on our empirical investigation, we find that high-yielding farmers are more likely than low-yielding farmers to adopt new technology and techniques. High-yielding groupings are particularly good at irrigation and land preparation. High-yielding farmers are noted for their proficiency in adopting new technologies, as seen by the noteworthy correlation between their adoption and realization indices. There are distinguishing characteristics between the two groups that have been found. The study concludes that although growing potatoes requires much cash, adoption rates are also impacted by the suitability of on-farm operations. Finally, the authors provide suggestions for increasing low-yielding farmers’ output. This emphasizes how crucial it is to combine appropriate farming methods with input purchases to increase potato yields and enhance overall farm results in the area.
