SEASONAL FARMING: A STUDY ON WAGES AND CROP PLANNING
AUTHOR – MR. PRAVEEN KUMAR P* & DR.S. MARUTHAVIJAYAN**
* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TNDALU
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TNDALU
BEST CITATION – MR. PRAVEEN KUMAR P & DR.S. MARUTHAVIJAYAN, SEASONAL FARMING: A STUDY ON WAGES AND CROP PLANNING, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 4 (2) OF 2025, PG. 602-623, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.
Abstract
This research study conducted in 2025 explores the impact of seasonal farming patterns on labor wages, crop planning, and technological adaptation in Indian agriculture. Drawing on quantitative data from 81 respondents and qualitative insights, the study examines seasonal challenges faced by farm workers, wage fluctuations, awareness of modern crop planning methods, and government support schemes. The findings reveal significant seasonal variability in farm labor demand and work difficulty, with summer identified as the hardest season and widespread agreement on the need for seasonally-adjusted wages. While technological solutions and government schemes are strongly supported, over half of respondents remain unaware of key agricultural programs. Rural communities dominate the surveyed population, reflecting their central role in farming activities. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for expanding awareness of support policies, enhancing access to farm technology, implementing flexible wage systems, and promoting adaptive crop management tailored to evolving climatic patterns. Insights from satellite-driven crop identification and climate adaptation literature from 2023-2025 underpin the recommendations for policy and practice. Overall, the research highlights the necessity of integrated, data-driven approaches to support sustainable livelihoods and productivity in India’s seasonal farming sector.
KEYwords
Seasonal farming, crop planning, farm labor, agricultural wages, wage fluctuation, labor availability, peak season challenges, summer farming, monsoon farming, Kharif crops, Rabi crops, government agricultural schemes, e-NAM, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, farm mechanization, agricultural technology, mobile apps for farming, rural communities, urban-rural awareness gap, wage fairness, farm worker rights, seasonal wage adjustment, labor shortage, crop management, convenience sampling, survey methodology, India agriculture, farm policy, technological adoption, agricultural sustainability, farm worker wellbeing, human resource management in agriculture, agricultural economics.