Time is money: Spatially explicit system analysis for rice-wheat cropping systems of Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains, India

Key Points

• Improved resource allocation can enhance agricultural productivity, leading to better economic outcomes.
• Spatial analysis highlighted distinct cropping system dynamics in Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains, showcasing variability.
• Assessment using spatially explicit system analysis focuses on rice-wheat cropping, examining its efficiency and sustainability.
• Findings support the need for targeted interventions in cropping systems to optimize outputs and resource use.