Evaluating the impact of agrometeorological advisory services on crop yields using propensity score matching method in Karnataka's rainfed regions

Abstract

The impact of Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) on agricultural productivity in four districts in the northern part of the state of Karnataka in India is assessed in this paper. We particularly focus on the role of District Agrometeorological Units (DAMUs) prior to their discontinuation in 2024. The study examines the correlation between access to AAS and crop yields for four major Kharif crops, viz., pigeon pea, pearl millet, maize, and jowar, using the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method