International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

The study examines the growth trends in coconut area, production, and productivity in Kondagaon district and Chhattisgarh state between 2014-15 and 2023-24. Coconut is a significant plantation crop that supports the region's livelihood security and farm revenue. The Directorate of Horticulture and Farm Forestry in Chhattisgarh provided secondary data. Growth performance and stability were evaluated using the Coefficient of Variation (CV) and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). According to the findings, production and productivity in Chhattisgarh fell by -3.51% and -3.04%, respectively, while the area under coconut cultivation reduced somewhat at a CAGR of -0.49% annually. Low CV values show considerable stability in coconut agriculture at the state level notwithstanding these losses. Kondagaon district, on the other hand, showed good growth tendencies, with annual increases in area and production of 1.68% and 1.93%, respectively. With a marginal growth rate of 0.25 percent, productivity stayed nearly constant. The district's consistent performance is shown in the minimal variability across all parameters. According to the comparison analysis, Kondagaon's coconut farming is doing better than the state average and is comparatively stable. The results show that in order to increase coconut productivity throughout Chhattisgarh, specific governmental support and better management techniques are required.