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Not AvailableThis study is an initial attempt to understand the significance of meteorological parameters in agricultural production and its influence on the agricultural productivity in Goa region. A statistical analysis of the meteorological parameters like mean maximum temperature has shown a positive trend during the study period whereas rainfall over Goa region shows a steady and constant trend over the time without showing wide variations. Mean annual trend of bright sunshine hours was found to be negative. However, wind speed and cloudy days in Goa region increased significantly over the years. These trends would help the farmers to plan in advance different agricultural practices such as sowing, inter cultural operations, disease, insect and pest control activities, harvesting, etcNot Availabl