The study examined the energy use pattern of pigeon pea farmers in Vijayapura district of Karnataka. Data was gathered from a sample of 80 farmers through a structured interview schedule. Energy consumption was high in ploughing operation (1, MJ ha-1 ) followed by other harrowing ( MJ ha-1 ). There was significant difference between small and large farmers in energy consumption through ploughing, harrowing, sowing, harvesting and threshing operations. | Energy utilization pattern of pigeon pea farmers in Vijayapur district of Karnataka India