Modelling energy use in Indian agriculture: a sectoral approach
Abstract
Since 1973, prices of energy and energy
related inputs have been rising. Rising
prices have brought about structural
changes not only in agriculture but also in
other sectors of the economy. In this article,
Tewari and Rao describe the economic and
non- economic aspects of rising energy
prices in agriculture. Farmers will have to
adopt energy saving technologies in the
long run to sustain profitability.
The magnitude of changes in the
agricultural sector brought about by rising
prices can be captured through energy
modelling. Tewari and Rao outline the
salient features of a sectoral model for
Indian agriculture which have implications
for several policy measures.
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