Abstract Analysis of land holdings and cropping patterns in Karnataka indicates a dominance of small/marginal holdings and a shift from traditional crops toward commercial crops due to urbanization and irrigation. The increasing diversion of Land for non-agricultural purposes signals a need for polices that protect productive agriculture land, especially as the state remains largely dependent on traditional food crops while transitioning toward commercial agriculture. This study analyzes the land holdings and cropping pattern in Karnataka; with a focus on understanding the dynamics of agricultural land use in the state. Using data from the need for polices secondary sources; the study examines the land utilization and Number of operational land holdings in Karnataka. Paper focuses on understanding the current trends and challenges in the state’s agriculture sector. Land holding structure and cropping pattern play a crucial role in determining agricultural productivity and rural livelihood. Karnataka, being an agrarian state, has experienced significant changes in the distribution of land holdings and cropping patterns over the years. The present study aims to analyze the pattern of land holdings and cropping trends in Karnataka and to understand the changing dynamics of agricultural land use in the state. The study is based on secondary data collected from various government publications such as Agricultural Statistics reports, Census reports, Economic Survey, and Karnataka at a Glance.
Ningoji et al. (2026) studied this question.