Crop Survey of KASABA Hobli of Tarikere Taluk of Chikmagalur District of Karnataka for Kharif Season 2018-19

The dataset contains survey records for various crops like Betel Nuts, Maize, Ragi, Mangoes, and Coconut across multiple villages. Each record includes the crop name, the area under cultivation (in a traditional format), the date of the survey, and the precise latitude and longitude of the surveyed plot. The data is structured to allow for analysis by village, hobli, and taluk.

Data Quality

The dataset is largely complete, with most rows containing values for key fields like latitude, longitude, and crop name. However, the 'Image_url' field is consistently empty, and the 'Weekname' field is only populated for a subset of records where crop stage data was captured. The 'Month' field is also sparse. The area measurement column (Crop_Extent) uses a non-standard hyphen-separated format (Acres-Guntas-Annas) which may require parsing.

Use Cases

1. Agricultural planning and resource allocation at the village level. 2. Crop pattern analysis and yield estimation for the region. 3. Geospatial mapping of specific crop cultivation. 4. Input for agricultural subsidy programs and insurance schemes.

Limitations

The dataset is limited to one taluk (Tarikere) and one agricultural season (Kharif 2018-2019), which may not be representative of the entire district or year-round agriculture. The non-standard area format and missing values in auxiliary fields like 'Weekname' and 'Month' may limit some types of analysis.

Methodology

Data was likely collected through field surveys conducted by agricultural officers. Surveyors recorded crop details, measured plot areas, and captured GPS coordinates for each surveyed plot. The data was then compiled into a structured format for analysis and reporting.