Synopsis The Articles in this volume throws light on some important aspects of agricultural development in Maharashtra State.  The analysis made in these articles is the part of the doctoral research works carried out by the contributors.  The nexus between growth and instability in agricultural production in case of oilseeds and growth performance of sugarcane crop are analysed.  This book also deals with the acreage response of commercial crops resources use efficiency on irrigated farms, development and impact of irrigation on agriculture and behaviour of agricultural prices and market arrivals of commodities and development of cooperative sugar and dairy sectors in the State.  One articles presents results of a survey on economic position of banjara people in Maharashtra.  This volume would be use to the teachers and students of agricultural economics.