Agriculture dataset Karnataka

Published: 7 November 2024| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/nfj84km5fz.1
Contributor:
rajesh naik

Description

The dataset you've provided appears to capture agricultural data for Karnataka, specifically focusing on crop yields in Mangalore. Key features include the year of production, geographic details, and environmental conditions such as rainfall (measured in mm), temperature (in degrees Celsius), and humidity (as a percentage). Soil type, irrigation method, and crop type are also recorded, along with crop yields, market price, and season of growth (e.g., Kharif). The dataset includes several columns related to crop production conditions and outcomes. For example, coconut crop data reveals a pattern of yields over different area sizes, showing how factors like rainfall, temperature, and irrigation influence production. Prices also vary, offering insights into the economic aspects of agriculture in the region. This information could be used to study the impact of environmental conditions and farming techniques on crop productivity, assisting in the development of optimized agricultural practices tailored for specific soil types, climates, and crop needs.

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Steps to reproduce

To reproduce the analysis of this agricultural dataset, follow these steps: Data Loading: Import the dataset using Python libraries such as pandas for easy data manipulation. Read the file (e.g., CSV format) to load it into a DataFrame. Data Cleaning: Check for any missing or inconsistent values in key columns like rainfall, temperature, crop type, yields, etc. Handle missing values by either filling them with averages or removing rows if necessary. Data Exploration: Examine data distribution across variables. For example, use summary statistics to understand average temperature, rainfall, and yields. Create visualizations like histograms or box plots for initial insights. Feature Engineering: Convert categorical features (e.g., soil type, season) into numerical form if needed. This step is crucial for models that require numerical input. Modeling: Choose machine learning models (e.g., linear regression, decision trees) to predict crop yields based on environmental factors and irrigation types. Train the model on a subset of the data. Evaluation: Test the model on another subset to measure accuracy, using metrics like Mean Squared Error (MSE) for regression models. Visualization: Visualize predicted vs. actual yields to assess model performance and identify trends or anomalies.

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Climate Classification, Machine Learning, Classification System, Agriculture Industry

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