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Open research questions in Agricultural Economics and Practices

46 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,129 Agricultural Economics and Practices papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Fluctuations in groundwater quality in the canal command area. Risks to the quality of the food chain arising from the presence of heavy metals in irrigated rice systems. Structural risks need to be considered.

    Strategic Planning for Agro-Industrial Growth: An Integrated Regional Framework for Bargarh District · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Traditional irrigation practices and limited use of modern technologies. Marketing constraints and lack of storage facilities.

    Assessment of Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Cultivation and Its Economic Importance in Helmand Province, Afghanistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Harsh climatic conditions and limited water resources pose significant challenges to cereal production in Rajasthan. The region's agricultural sector faces unique challenges due to its arid and semi-arid conditions. Climate variability and rainfall patterns can impact cereal production in the region.

    Multivariate Clustering and Decomposition of Cereal Production in Rajasthan: Insights for Agricultural Policy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study relies entirely on published literature rather than primary data. The short shelf life of microgreens creates difficulties in storage, packaging, and transportation. Limited consumer awareness and lack of organised markets are challenges affecting the commercial growth of microgreens.

    MICROGREENS AGRIPRENEURSHIP IN KERALA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited attention has been given to understanding the role of microgreens as an Agripreneurial opportunity, particularly in the Kerala context. There is a need for research on consumer acceptance, business models, profitability, technology adoption, and policy support for developing sustainable microgreens enterprises.

    MICROGREENS AGRIPRENEURSHIP IN KERALA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing studies have focused mainly on production growth, technological change, or public investment, with limited attention to the interrelationships among Agricultural Gross Value Added, structural transformation, and production-side sources of agricultural growth. There is a need for research that examines the evolution of agricultural value addition and structural transformation in developing agrarian economies.

    Agricultural Value Addition and Structural Transformation in a Developing Agrarian Economy: Evidence from Bihar, India · 2026 · DOI

  • Inefficiencies in marketing structures, limited adoption of direct marketing tactics.

    An economic analysis of wheat production and marketing efficiency in Basti District of Eastern Uttar Pradesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Decline of millets in Karnataka. Limited irrigation in Chamarajanagara district. Competition from other crops.

    AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MILLETS IN KARNATAKA — SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHAMARAJANAGARA DISTRICT · 2026 · DOI

  • Crop loss due to wildlife attacks. Limited access to agricultural technology. Uncertain market prices for agricultural products.

    Livelihood Pattern of Farmers: A Study on the Impact of Social Welfare Schemes on Their Agriculture in Subarnapur District of Odisha · 2026 · DOI

  • Low cost of production - Limited access to extension services - Limited access to credit

    Technical Efficiency of Cassava Producers in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State · 2026 · DOI

  • The possibility of errors occurring due to biases in the data estimation procedure.

    On the reliability of pre-independence agricultural statistics in Bombay and Punjab · 1983 · DOI

  • The government's measures to control the food supply were not effective, - The lack of effective measures to prevent famine

    The Creation of the Food Administration in Iran · 1983 · DOI

  • The need to examine the impact of modern farming practices on agricultural biodiversity and sustainability. The need to develop sustainable practices to enhance environmental sustainability.

    Assessment of mechanized farming on agricultural biodiversity and sustainability in India: A study in the Context of Viksit Bharat · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on district-level empirical evidence on the growth trends in area, production, and productivity of major horticultural crops.

    Assessing Status and Area, Production and Productivity of Fruits and Vegetables in Goalpara District of Assam, India, Using Compound Growth Rate (CGR) · 2026 · DOI

  • The presence of good agricultural productivity alone is not enough to ensure regional prosperity. The region requires an integrated regional planning process that connects agriculture production with processing capacity and environmental sustainability.

    Strategic Planning for Agro-Industrial Growth: An Integrated Regional Framework for Bargarh District · 2026 · DOI

  • Infrastructure and logistical bottlenecks, - Technological gaps and adoption barriers, - Limited access to modern inputs and improved production technologies

    The status and challenges of managing vegetable genetic resources in Northeast India · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective conservation and utilization of vegetable genetic resources, - The limited access to modern inputs and improved production technologies, - The need for region-based research strategies

    The status and challenges of managing vegetable genetic resources in Northeast India · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the diversity of Orthoptera in crop systems of district Sialkot, Pakistan. There is a lack of information on the economic importance of Orthoptera insects.

    Diversity, Abundance, and Pest Potential of Orthoptera in Agricultural Crops of a Subtropical Region of Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can be conducted to analyze the outreach of the PDS in other districts of Haryana. Future research can be conducted to evaluate the impact of the PDS on food security in Mewat district.

    The outreach of the public distribution system in Mewat district of Haryana state, India · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a research gap in the analysis of the outreach of the PDS in Mewat district of Haryana state, India. The study identifies a need to update the criteria for identifying beneficiaries.

    The outreach of the public distribution system in Mewat district of Haryana state, India · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was limited to selected villages of Lashkar Gah City and the Garmser and Nawah districts of Helmand Province. The sample size was relatively small, with 37 farmers interviewed. The study relied on self-reported data from farmers, which may be subject to biases.

    Assessment of Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Cultivation and Its Economic Importance in Helmand Province, Afghanistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Inefficiencies in marketing structures limit farmers’ income potential. The need for policy measures to improve marketing efficiency and ensure fair value distribution.

    An economic analysis of wheat production and marketing efficiency in Basti District of Eastern Uttar Pradesh · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of population dynamics in urban areas. The need for a new insight into the relative analysis of population growth across any space.

    A Regression Analysis of Population Packing in the Municipal Corporations of West Bengal with Special Reference to Durgapur Municipal Corporation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the trends in area, production, and productivity of millets in Karnataka. There is a need to understand the socio-economic conditions of millet-growing farm households in Chamarajanagara district. There is a gap in the literature on the cost of cultivation and returns from millet farming in the study area.

    AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MILLETS IN KARNATAKA — SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHAMARAJANAGARA DISTRICT · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be done to develop more accurate models for forecasting castor prices. Further research can be done to apply the hybrid time series model to other agricultural commodities.

    Modelingand Forecasting Castor Price Dynamics in Andhra Pradesh · 2026 · DOI

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