Input Survey - Input Survey - Composite

The Agricultural Input Consumption Survey dataset provides a comprehensive view of fertilizer utilization in Himachal Pradesh across various operational holding sizes, from marginal to large holdings. This dataset is essential for guiding decisions on fertilizer production, importation, and distribution within the state. It covers a range of inputs including chemical fertilizers, high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, pesticides, and more. Additionally, the survey captures crucial details such as pest control methods, educational backgrounds, and household demographics of operational holders in Himachal Pradesh. This valuable dataset serves as a critical resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders aiming to optimize agricultural practices and enhance productivity in the region.

Data Dictionary

Column	Type	Label
id	int4	index
year	text	Year
state_name	text	State Name
state_code	text	State Code
district_name	text	District Name
district_code	text	District Code
crop_name	text	Crop Name
crop_type	text	Crop Type
crop_code	text	Crop Code
fertilizer	text	Fertilizer Name
area_type	text	Irrigation Area Type
size_group	text	Farm Size Group
size_category	text	Farm Size Category
num_holdings	numeric	Total Num of Holdings Growing Crop
num_holdings_treated_with_manu	numeric	Num of Holdings Growing Crop Treated with Manure
area_under_hyv	numeric	Area Under Crop - High Yielding Variety(HYV)
area_under_other	numeric	Area Under Crop - Other
area_under_total	numeric	Area Under Crop - Total
area_under_treat_with_manu_hyv	numeric	Area Under Crop - High Yielding Variety(HYV) Treated with Manure
area_under_treat_with_manu_other	numeric	Area Under Crop - Other Treated with Manure
area_under_treat_with_manu_total	numeric	Area Under Crop - Total Treated with Manure
qty_manu_applied_hyv	numeric	Quantity of Manure Applied for HYV
qty_manu_applied_other	numeric	Quantity of Manure Applied for Other
qty_manu_applied_total	numeric	Quantity of Manure Applied for Total
area_under_hyb	numeric	Area Under Crop - Hybrid(HYB)
area_under_treat_with_manu_hyb	numeric	Area Under Crop - Hybrid(HYB) Treated With Manure
qty_manu_applied_hyb	numeric	Quantity of Manuare Applied for HYB

Column

Type

Label

Description

int4

index

year

text

Year

state_name

text

State Name

state_code

text

State Code

district_name

text

District Name

district_code

text

District Code

crop_name

text

Crop Name

crop_type

text

Crop Type

crop_code

text

Crop Code

fertilizer

text

Fertilizer Name

area_type

text

Irrigation Area Type

size_group

text

Farm Size Group

size_category

text

Farm Size Category

num_holdings

numeric

Total Num of Holdings Growing Crop

num_holdings_treated_with_manu

numeric

Num of Holdings Growing Crop Treated with Manure

area_under_hyv

numeric

Area Under Crop - High Yielding Variety(HYV)

area_under_other

numeric

Area Under Crop - Other

area_under_total

numeric

Area Under Crop - Total

area_under_treat_with_manu_hyv

numeric

Area Under Crop - High Yielding Variety(HYV) Treated with Manure

area_under_treat_with_manu_other

numeric

Area Under Crop - Other Treated with Manure

area_under_treat_with_manu_total

numeric

Area Under Crop - Total Treated with Manure

qty_manu_applied_hyv

numeric

Quantity of Manure Applied for HYV

qty_manu_applied_other

numeric

Quantity of Manure Applied for Other

qty_manu_applied_total

numeric

Quantity of Manure Applied for Total

area_under_hyb

numeric

Area Under Crop - Hybrid(HYB)

area_under_treat_with_manu_hyb

numeric

Area Under Crop - Hybrid(HYB) Treated With Manure

qty_manu_applied_hyb

numeric

Quantity of Manuare Applied for HYB

Additional Information

Field	Value
Data last updated	October 22, 2025
Metadata last updated	October 22, 2025
Created	June 24, 2024
Format	CSV
License	No License Provided
Additional info	Table5E-Usage of FYM/Compost for different Crops Table5F-Usage of Oil Cakes for different Crops Table5G-Usage of Other organic manures for different Crops Table5H-Usage of Pesticides for different Crops Table5I-Usage of Rhizobium for different Crops Table5J-Usage of Azetobactor for different Crops Table5K-Usage of Blue Green Algae for different Crops Table5L-Usage of PSB for different Crops Table5LA-Usage of Green Manure for different Crops Table9B-Crop-wise Usage of Certified Seeds (Blue Tag) Table9C-Crop-wise Usage of Hybrid Seeds
Data extraction page	http://inputsurvey.dacnet.nic.in/
Data insights	The dataset provides a wealth of insights into the agricultural landscape, offering a nuanced understanding of input consumption patterns across diverse farm sizes. It unveils trends in the adoption of high-yielding seeds, pest control measures, and the use of various fertilizers. Moreover, it sheds light on the interplay between educational qualifications, household demographics, and agricultural practices. These data-driven insights serve as a compass for optimizing resource allocation, bolstering productivity, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices in the dynamic farming ecosystem.
Data last updated	2016-17
Data retreival date	2025-03-20 00:00:00
Datastore active	True
District no	11
Frequency	Quinquennially
Granularity	District
Has views	True
Id	3efd9f5c-bc58-4fae-84f8-8cf41fd7dba0
Idp ready	True
Methodology	The "Input Survey" dataset in the domain of Food and Agriculture is collected and maintained by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. This survey is conducted at the district level and is carried out quinquennially, meaning it occurs once every five years. The data collection process involves a comprehensive survey methodology that includes gathering information directly from various stakeholders within the agriculture sector. This encompasses farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other relevant entities involved in the production and distribution of food. The survey encompasses a range of parameters including crop yields, land use patterns, agricultural practices, and input utilization. The collected data serves as a crucial foundation for policy formulation, resource allocation, and strategic planning within the agricultural sector. For more detailed information, you can refer to the source link provided.
Mimetype	text/csv
No indicators	14
Package id	c642cc06-44fa-486d-aeb0-f5942e2210a9
Position	0
Size	8.8 MiB
Sku	moafw-input_survey_composite-dt-qq-him
State	active
States uts no	1
Tags	['Agriculture', 'Agricultural Census', 'Food Production\n District-level Data', 'Ministry of Agriculture\n Department of Agriculture and Cooperation', 'Quinquennial Survey']
Url type	upload
Years covered	2011-12, 2016-17
Methodology	The "Input Survey" dataset in the domain of Food and Agriculture is collected and maintained by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. This survey is conducted at the district level and is carried out quinquennially, meaning it occurs once every five years. The data collection process involves a comprehensive survey methodology that includes gathering information directly from various stakeholders within the agriculture sector. This encompasses farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other relevant entities involved in the production and distribution of food. The survey encompasses a range of parameters including crop yields, land use patterns, agricultural practices, and input utilization. The collected data serves as a crucial foundation for policy formulation, resource allocation, and strategic planning within the agricultural sector. For more detailed information, you can refer to the source link provided.
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Granularity Level	District
Data Extraction Page	http://inputsurvey.dacnet.nic.in/
Data Retreival Date	2025-03-20 00:00:00
Data Last Updated	2016-17
Sku	moafw-input_survey_composite-dt-qq-him
Dataset Frequency	Quinquennially
Years Covered	2011-12, 2016-17
No of States/UT(s)	1
No of Districts	11
No of Tehsils/blocks
No of Gram Panchayats
Additional Information	Table5E-Usage of FYM/Compost for different Crops Table5F-Usage of Oil Cakes for different Crops Table5G-Usage of Other organic manures for different Crops Table5H-Usage of Pesticides for different Crops Table5I-Usage of Rhizobium for different Crops Table5J-Usage of Azetobactor for different Crops Table5K-Usage of Blue Green Algae for different Crops Table5L-Usage of PSB for different Crops Table5LA-Usage of Green Manure for different Crops Table9B-Crop-wise Usage of Certified Seeds (Blue Tag) Table9C-Crop-wise Usage of Hybrid Seeds
Number of Indicators	14
Insights from the dataset	The dataset provides a wealth of insights into the agricultural landscape, offering a nuanced understanding of input consumption patterns across diverse farm sizes. It unveils trends in the adoption of high-yielding seeds, pest control measures, and the use of various fertilizers. Moreover, it sheds light on the interplay between educational qualifications, household demographics, and agricultural practices. These data-driven insights serve as a compass for optimizing resource allocation, bolstering productivity, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices in the dynamic farming ecosystem.
IDP Ready	Yes

Field

Value

Data last updated

October 22, 2025

Metadata last updated

October 22, 2025

Created

June 24, 2024

Format

CSV

License

No License Provided

Additional info

Table5E-Usage of FYM/Compost for different Crops Table5F-Usage of Oil Cakes for different Crops Table5G-Usage of Other organic manures for different Crops Table5H-Usage of Pesticides for different Crops Table5I-Usage of Rhizobium for different Crops Table5J-Usage of Azetobactor for different Crops Table5K-Usage of Blue Green Algae for different Crops Table5L-Usage of PSB for different Crops Table5LA-Usage of Green Manure for different Crops Table9B-Crop-wise Usage of Certified Seeds (Blue Tag) Table9C-Crop-wise Usage of Hybrid Seeds

Data extraction page

http://inputsurvey.dacnet.nic.in/

Data insights

The dataset provides a wealth of insights into the agricultural landscape, offering a nuanced understanding of input consumption patterns across diverse farm sizes. It unveils trends in the adoption of high-yielding seeds, pest control measures, and the use of various fertilizers. Moreover, it sheds light on the interplay between educational qualifications, household demographics, and agricultural practices. These data-driven insights serve as a compass for optimizing resource allocation, bolstering productivity, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices in the dynamic farming ecosystem.

Data last updated

2016-17

Data retreival date

2025-03-20 00:00:00

Datastore active

True

District no

Frequency

Quinquennially

Granularity

District

Has views

True

3efd9f5c-bc58-4fae-84f8-8cf41fd7dba0

Idp ready

True

Methodology

The "Input Survey" dataset in the domain of Food and Agriculture is collected and maintained by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. This survey is conducted at the district level and is carried out quinquennially, meaning it occurs once every five years. The data collection process involves a comprehensive survey methodology that includes gathering information directly from various stakeholders within the agriculture sector. This encompasses farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other relevant entities involved in the production and distribution of food. The survey encompasses a range of parameters including crop yields, land use patterns, agricultural practices, and input utilization. The collected data serves as a crucial foundation for policy formulation, resource allocation, and strategic planning within the agricultural sector. For more detailed information, you can refer to the source link provided.

Mimetype

text/csv

No indicators

Package id

c642cc06-44fa-486d-aeb0-f5942e2210a9

Position

Size

8.8 MiB

Sku

moafw-input_survey_composite-dt-qq-him

State

active

States uts no

Input Survey - Composite

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