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Cropping Intensity

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Definition: Cropping Intensity measures how efficiently agricultural land is used during a year. It is calculated as the ratio of Gross Cropped Area (GCA) to Net Sown Area (NSA), expressed as a percentage.

Key Points:

Cropping Intensity can exceed 100% when multiple crops are grown on the same land in a year.
Higher cropping intensity is common in regions with assured irrigation.
It differs from cropping pattern, which refers to the proportion of area under different crops.