Abstract

The agriculture of Western Odisha is vital to the region, but the state faces challenges and harbors immense potential for sustainable and inclusive growth. Using factor analysis, a powerful tool for disentangling complex relationships, the research identified three key drivers: a) Agricultural Financing & Support, b) Resources & Practices, and c) Economic Conditions & Insurance. These invisible strings orchestrate a significant portion of agricultural practices and their socio-economic consequences. By using a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data collected through a structured survey and qualitative analysis from 300 households the study sheds light on how access to financial resources and government programs fuels sustainable agriculture and well-being. Similarly, land availability, technology adoption, and strong social safety nets emerge as pillars of agricultural productivity. Finally, the study underlines the importance of stable economic conditions and comprehensive insurance coverage in empowering farmers and enabling them to weather the storms. Armed with these insights, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners can craft targeted interventions, optimize resource allocation, and steer Western Odisha's agriculture toward a sustainable and prosperous future.