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Talathi, J. M.
- Cost, Returns and Profitability under Coconut Based Different Irrigation Methods
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri M.S., IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 143-147Abstract
The coconut grower incurred Rs. 106014, Rs. 151754 and Rs. 153071 per hectare on cost of cultivation in FM, MSM and DM irrigation structures. Realized the per hectare total returns worked out to Rs. 121136, of which 71.84 per cent from coconut (Rs. 87020) and 28.16 per cent (Rs.34116) from other intercrops. In sprinkler and drip irrigation methods total returns worked out to Rs.179600 and Rs.202400, respectively. In sprinkler irrigation method share of coconut was found to be 70.55 per cent (Rs.126700) and that of other intercrops came to 29.45 per cent (Rs.52900). In drip irrigation method, per cent share of coconut and other intercrops worked out to the extent of 71.94 per cent (Rs.145600) and 28.06 per cent (Rs.56800). Coconut equivalent yield per palm per year was found to be 107.95 nuts, 159.21 nuts and 199.79 nuts in FM Group, MSM Group and DM Group, respectively. The coconut equivalent yield in FM Group, MSM Group and DM Group was 14142, 22450 and 24175 nuts, respectively. The input output ratio estimated in different irrigation methods was 1:1.1 in FM, 1:1.2 in MSM and 1:1.3 in DM correspondingly per nut cost of coconut was Rs. 7.00, Rs. 6.75 and Rs. 6.05 in the same order.Analysis and return structure indicated that in terms of absolute value and also coconut equivalent yield modern method of irrigation (MSM and DM) gives higher return over traditional method (FM). These returns are higher to the extent of 50 per cent in MSM and about 71 per cent in DM group. This showed the superiority of modern method over traditional method in terms of returns.Keywords
Cost, Returns, Profitability, Yield
- Resource Use Efficiency in Sugarcane Production in Konkan Region (M.S.)
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 9, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 566-570Abstract
The functional analysis was carried out to know the contribution of independent variables in yield of sugarcane. From the estimated Cobb-Douglas production function (log linear production function), it was observed that, in suru sugarcane co-efficient of determination (R2) was 0.9113 indicating 91 per cent of variation and in ratoon sugarcane co-efficient of determination (R2) was 0.9344 indicating that, 93 per cent of the variation in the yield explained by identified input variables included in the function. The expenditure on manures, plant protection, potassium and nitrogen in suru sugarcane cultivation and plant protection and manures to be curtailed considering their excess utilization in ratoon sugarcane cultivation. Whereas, MVP to FC ratios was more than unity for phosphorus and nitrogen, human labour, irrigation indicated under utilization of these resources in sugarcane cultivation which underlines scope of expanding the use of these inputs.Keywords
Resource Use Efficiency MVP, MFC Ratio, Allocative Efficiency.References
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- Cost, Returns and Profitability in Sugarcane Cultivation in Konkan Region (MS)
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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International Journal of Commerce & Business Management, Vol 8, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 17-22Abstract
In suru sugarcane group per hectare cost 'A' was Rs. 75,423, cost 'B' was Rs. 1,15,600 and cost 'C' was Rs. 1,43,664 while in ratoon sugarcane group per hectare cost 'A' was Rs. 48,228, cost 'B' was Rs. 71,693 and cost 'C' was Rs. 88,873, respectively. The net returns in suru sugarcane group were Rs. 1,63,286, Rs. 1,23,109 and Rs. 95,045 at cost 'A', 'B' and 'C', respectively while in ratoon sugarcane group net returns were Rs. 91,339, Rs. 67,874 and Rs. 50,694 at cost 'A', 'B' and 'C', respectively. The analysis of per hectare profitability of suru sugarcane and ratoon sugarcane crop indicated that cultivation of both type of sugarcane were profitable at all the levels of cost, as indicated by into benefit-cost ratio of suru sugarcane 1.66 and ratoon sugarcane 1.57. In suru sugarcane group per hectare main produce was 102.45 tonne and by produce was 20.49 tonne while in ratoon sugarcane group main produce was 59.90 tonne and by produce was 11.98 tonne.Keywords
Cost, Returns, Profitability, B:C Ratio.- Financial Feasibility of Investment in Sapota Orchards in Thane District of Maharashtra
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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International Journal of Commerce & Business Management, Vol 8, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 47-50Abstract
The financial feasibility analysis of capital investment in sapota orchard in Thane district of Maharashtra revealed profitability of enterprise. The per hectare capital investment for establishing sapota orchard for period of first five years was Rs. 93609. The annual per hectare cost of production (Cost C) for sapota worked out to Rs. 120138. The analysis of investment in sapota orchard showed that, the investment made in sapota plantation is economically viable with Benefit cost ratio (BCR) greater than unity(1.87), Net present value (NPV) was positive (Rs. 495835) and Internal rate of return (IIR) was higher than prevailing rate of interest (12 %). The pay back period also desirable considering the total economic life of sapota orchard (50 years).Keywords
Cost, Return, Financial Feasibility, NPV, BCR, PBP, IRR.- Cost Return and Profitability of Okra in Thane District of Maharashtra
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 14-18Abstract
The study was undertaken to know cost returns and profitability for the farmer who want to diversify from traditional crops grown in the area. The per hectare input use in okra cultivation was 304.58 man days human labour, 10.34 kg. seed, 3.68 tonn manures, 1654.48 kg. fertilizers and 26.08 lit. plant protection Okra found to be highly labour intensive crop and provided proportionately higher employment of 304 days to family members i.e. for male and female members. Per hectare overall total cost of cultivation of okra i.e. cost C was Rs. 199264 in which contribution of cost A and cost B were Rs. 78681 (39.49%) and Rs. 163095 (81.84%), respectively. It was observed from the table that, the per hectare total cost of cultivation at overall level was Rs. 199264 and per quintal cost was 1070 resulting in to a yield of okra to the tune of 186.22 quintals. Per hectare profitability of okra cultivation was worked out by deducting different cost viz., Cost 'A', Cost 'B' and Cost 'C' from the per hectare gross returns. The overall profit at Cost A, Cost B and Cost C was Rs. 409956, Rs. 333149 and Rs. 296977, respectively. The per quintal cost (Cost 'C') of okra cultivation was Rs. 1011, Rs. 1067 and Rs. 1131, respectively, with an overall average being Rs. 1070.Keywords
Input Use, Cost, Returns, Profitability.References
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- Shivgunde, M.M. (2011). Economics of production and marketing of okra in Parbhani district. M.Sc. (Ag.). Thesis, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, M.S. (INDIA).
- Singh, R.P. and Toppe, Anupama (2010). Economics of production and marketing of tomato in Kanke block of Ranchi District. Indian J. Agric. Mktg., 24(2): 1-16.
- A Study on Credit Utilization Pattern of Women Self-Help Groups in South Konkan Region
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 7, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 127-133Abstract
The present study was carried out in South Konkan Region purposively. From Ratangiri district Dapoli, Khed and Guhaghar while from Sindhudurg district Kudal, Devgad and Kankavali tahsils were selected. From each tahsil, ten SHGs and five members of each SHG were selected randomly. Thus, final sample consisted of 60 SHGs, 300 SHG members. The selected SHGs were categorized taking into consideration group activities performed by SHG. The SHGs were classified as farming activities, agro-processing activities and non-farming activities. Loan taken from different sources i.e. banks, co-operative societies and relatives. Loan amount taken from bank was Rs.139250. Loan amount taken by agro-processing category was highest (Rs.153250), followed by non-farming (Rs.136896.55) and farming (120000) category. There was increase in the credit availed by the SHGs over a period of time. At overall level amount repaid to bank by SHGs was Rs.46613. As regards to category wise repayment of loan by farming, agro-processing and non-farming was Rs. 39916.36, Rs.59770 and Rs. 40079.31, respectively. The SHG members utilized loan for productive purposes borrowed from bank (59.23%) and SHGs (50.64%) followed by non-productive purposes borrowed from co-operative societies (92.06%) and relatives (70.86%).Keywords
Credit, Sources of Loan, Repayment.References
- Antwal, P.N.,Bellurkar, C.M. and Rathod, S.M. (2015). Dynamics and performance of women self help groups from Hingoli district. Internat. J. Appl. Soc. Sci., 2 (3&4) : 69-77.
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- Ganesamurthy, V.S., Krishnan, M.K. Radha, Bhuvaneswari, S. and Ganesan, A. (2004). A study on Thrift and credit utilization pattern of self-help group (SHG) in Lakshmi Vilas Bank Suriyampalayam Branch, Erode. Indian J. Mktg., 34 (1) :12-14.
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- Mohite, D.P. (2003). Performance of self-help groups in Ratnagiri district- An economic analysis. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, M.S. (INDIA).
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- Application of Cluster Analysis for Spatial Classification
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 8, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 194-195Abstract
The present study was undertaken in South Konkan region of Maharashtra state. Cluster analysis is a multivariate statistical procedure that starts with data set containing information about a sample of entities into attempts to reorganize these entities into relatively homogeneous groups or groups of highly similar entities, called as "clusters". The variables were based on the set of 23 agroclimatic characteristics. The analysis has classified in to all 17 Tahsils of South Konkan region into two distinct clusters. It was concluded from the study that cluster analysis technique is useful in spatial classification, which can be further used for making development policy in general agriculture in particular for deciding the region specific cropping as well fanning systems.Keywords
South Konkan, Cluster Analysis, Fanning Systems.References
- Alender, Mark S. and Blashfield Roger, K. (1984). Cluster analysis, Quantitative Application in the Soc. Sci., Sage University paper No. 44.
- Torane, S.R., Naik, B.K., Talathi, J.M and Kshirsagar, P.J. (2011). Application of cluster analysis for spatial classification. Internat.Res. J. agric. Eco.& Stat., 2 (1): 11-14.
- Impact of Women Self-help Groups (SHGs) on Income, Employment, Investment and Saving in South Konkan Region
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 11, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 204-208Abstract
The present study entitled, "Impact of women self help groups on income, employment, investment and saving in South konkan Region" was carried out in South Konkan region purposively. From Ratangiri district Dapoli, Khed and Guhaghar while from Sindhudurg district Kudal, Devgad and Kankavali tahsils were selected. From each tahsil, ten SHGs and five members of each SHG were selected randomly. Thus, final sample consisted of 60 SHGs, 300 SHG members. The selected SHGs were categorized taking into consideration group activities performed by SHG. The SHGs were classified as farming activities, agro-processing activities, and non-farming activities. This indicated that after joining the SHG, per member income increased to the extent of 13.87 per cent. This increase in income was 14.84 per cent in farming, 12.31 per cent in agro-processing and 14.63 per cent in non-farming category. Within different categories of groups, the increase in employment was 83.18 per cent in farming category, 61.95 per cent in agro-processing category and 77.41 per cent in non-farming category. The investment in different assets increased to the extent of 22.62 per cent after participation in SHG group. Within different categories of groups, the increase in investment was 22.22 per cent in farming category, 16.83 per cent in agro-processing category and 26.82 per cent in non-farming category. After participation in SHG activities per member saving increased by 27.84 per cent.Keywords
Impact, Income, Employment, Saving, Investment.- Economic Analysis of Post Harvest Losses in Marketing of Tomato in Karnataka
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 355-360Abstract
The present paper on post-harvest losses in marketing of tomato in Eastern dry zone of Karnataka was undertaken with the specific objective to estimate the post-harvest losses in marketing of tomato.The data were collected by survey method pertained to the agricultural year 2013-14 for assessing post-harvest losses in tomato the technique of “overall assessment of commodity movement system” has been used.The prevailing marketing channels in Kolar districts were channel-I: (Producer→Commission agent→ Wholesaler→Retailer→Consumer), channel-II: (Producer→Commission-agent→Retailer→Consumer), channel-III: (Producer →Retailer→Consumer) and channel-IV: (ProducerConsumer). The estimated total PHLs in physical terms were highest in channel-I (23.19kg), followed by 19.96 kg in channel-II and 17.32 kg in channel-III and lowest in channel-IV (13.78kg). Considering different channels in marketing of tomato the per quintal economic loss was maximum Rs. 440.19 in channel I and minimum Rs. 258.10 in channel IV. Among the channels, entire loss was borne by producer in channel IV as it was a direct channel. However, in channel I, II and III the share of intermediaries was to the tune of 68.25 per cent, 59.03 per cent and 49.05 per cent, respectively and the remaining burden of loss was borne by producer 31.75 per cent, 40.97 per cent and 50.95 per cent, respectively. The major constraints faced by the tomato growers in marketing were high commission charges, high transport charges, wide price fluctuation, non-availability of cold storage facility, lack of market information and non-availability of labour in time. Government should provide infrastructure for cold storages in producing areas for benefits of the farmers and market functionaries during unfavorable price situations to minimize post harvest losses and linkage to processing industries in production areas.
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Post Harvest Losses, Marketing Channels, Intermediaries, Constraints.- Resource use Efficiency of Bitter Gourd in Konkan Region (M.S.)
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 401-407Abstract
Resource use efficiency of production of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) in Konkan region (M.S.) was undertaken with a cross sectional sample of 120 bitter gourd cultivators. The per hectare physical input utilization indicated that, the proportion of family labour days was more (53.50%) than hired labour days (46.00%) with per hectare average of 267.84 labour days. Regarding other inputs Rs.5045.00 of supporting and shading materials, 148.90 kg N, 116.60 kg P2O5, 19.88 kg K2O, 34.58 q FYM, 637.07 kg mulching materials, and netting materials Rs.1242.40 wire and Rs.1200.00 net and 13.40 hrs/ha of machine labour were used. The Cobb-Doug production function analysis revealed that, the intensive use of seed (kg), fertilizers (kg), irrigation (hrs) and supporting materials had positive and significant influence on production. The co-efficient of determination (R2) indicated that 86.00 per cent variation in bitter gourd production. The functional analysis indicated to reallocate available resources to increase the profit from cultivation of bitter gourd by proper management of available resources and given technology.
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Bitter Guard, Resource Use Efficiency, Marginal Value Product, Factor Cost.- Technologies Adoption, Resource Use and Technical Efficiency in Alphonso Mango Production
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 64-70Abstract
The average adoption index of low, medium and high adopters group was 45.14 per cent, 64.73 per cent and 90.22 per cent, respectively. Whereas, at overall level it was 66.69 per cent. Among the different technologies, the adoption index was higher in application of nitrogen (98.42), organic manure (95.64) and use of Nutan mango harvester (88.33) whereas, it was low in use of Amar loranthus cutter (14.17) and measures for control of spongy tissue (17.50). The co-efficient of multiple determinations (R2) indicated 96.20 per cent variation in mango production, explained by the independent variables included in the function. The ratio of MVP/MFC was more than unity in case of phosphorus, manures indicating the scope of expanding the use of these inputs. The expenditure on other variables i.e., human labour, nitrogen, potassium, insecticides and cultar need to be curtailed. Technical efficiency at overall level was 58.58 per cent. Among the groups such as low, medium and high adopters it was 59.29 per cent, 57.49 per cent and 62.80 per cent, respectively. Farmers having small land holding (< 2.0 ha) area had technical efficiency 54.11 per cent. Large farmers, who hold area more than 4.0 ha, had technical efficiency 59.38 per cent and the medium farmers it was 56.56 per cent. The farm size and technical efficiency had exhibited positive relationship in mango production.
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Technology Adoption Index, Resource Use Efficiency, Allocative Efficiency, Technical Efficiency.- Resource use Efficiencies of Okra in Thane District of Maharashtra
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 153-157Abstract
The functional relationship between inputs factors in production of okra namely independent variables like seed (X1), fertilizers (X2), plant protection (X3), human labour (X4) and dependent variable as okra production (yield) was estimated by Cobb-Douglas type production function. The co-efficient of determination (R2) was 0.824 indicating that 82 per cent of the variation in the yield is explained by independent factor such as seed (X1), fertilizers (X2), plant protection (X3) and human labour (X4). R2 was found to bestatistically significant.The functional analysis indicated that seed, fertilizer plant protection and human labour were used excessively. They need proper monitoring to increase allocative efficiency.
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Inputs, Production, Production Function, Resource Use Efficiency.- Impact of Technologies Adoption in Profitability in Alphonso Mango Production
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 161-166Abstract
The average adoption index of low, medium and high adopters group was 45.14 per cent, 64.73 per cent and 90.22 per cent, respectively. Whereas, at overall level it was 66.69 per cent. The proportion of bearing trees with the mango growers in medium adopters group was comparatively more (75.73%) than in low (68.77%) and high adopters group (74.63%). At overall level, it was 75.18 per cent. The per hectare annual maintenance cost (cost C) of mango orchard in low, medium and high adoption group was Rs. 74214, Rs. 108004 and Rs. 118493, respectively with an overall average of Rs. 105809 with benefit cost ratio 1:1.11, 1:1.29, 1:1.42 with overall average of 1:1.30. The incremental benefits due to technology adoption were negative in medium adoption group and positive in high adoption group having incremental benefit cost ratio 0.92 and 1.13, respectively. This clearly indicated that technology adoption in mango cultivation has positive relationship in increasing profitability.
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Technology Adoption, Cost, Returns, Benefit Cost Ratio, Profitability.- Returns Analysis of Technology of Paclobutrazol Application in Rainfed Alphonso Mango Production in Maharashtra
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 167-172Abstract
The Paclobutrozol (PBZ) application has induced early flowering in rainfed mango orchard due to enhanced use of critical inputs as a per canopy of mango tree. The application of manures and fertilizers viz., N.P.K. when compared with recommended levels. The analysis revealed that the input gap for manures was to the extent of 78.5 per cent in PBZ non-adopter group and 74.7 per cent in PBZ adopter group. In case of chemical fertilizer viz., N.P.K. was to the extent of 58.67 per cent, 34 per cent and 59 per cent in PBZ non-adopter group and 9.33 per cent, 14 per cent and 46 per cent in PBZ adopters group, respectively. On account of this, the per hectare productivity of rainfed mango orchard was 6.2 t/ha in PBZ adopter category and 3.9 t/ha in PBZ non-adopter category. The per hectare cost of cultivation was Rs. 122373/- and Rs. 69561/- with per tone cost of cultivation of mango was to the tune of Rs. 26037/- and Rs. 23822/ - in PBZ adopter and PBZ non-adopter category, respectively. The per hectare gross returns were Rs. 251450/- and Rs. 119720/- with benefit cost ratio of 2.05 and 1.72 in PBZ in the same order. The benefits due to PBZ, application were valued to Rs. 95230/ha with a additional cost of Rs. 27730/ha realizing net incremental benefits to the tune of Rs. 67460/ha. Better productivity and price advantage grabbed in the early start of marketing season, were the benefits to the PBZ adopter category which resulted into higher per hectare income. As a whole, the net returns were 157.33 per cent higher for PBZ adopters than to PBZ non-adopters.
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Paclobutrozol, Adopters, Non-Adopters, Incremental Benefits.- Constraints in Production and Marketing of Milk in Shimoga District of Karnataka State
Authors
1 Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 7, No 1-2 (2012), Pagination: 151-152Abstract
A study on constraints in milk production and marketing of milk in Shimoga district of Karnataka state was carried out during 2004-05. Livestock keeping in old days aimed as to obtain draught power for farming, milk production was not given due importance by them. In recent years changing structure of economy and increased demand for milk, gave momentum for dairy farming. However, there appeared to be many constraints in milk production and marking. The same has been observed and discussed in the present paper.Keywords
Livestock, Marketing, Draught.- Marketing Efficiency of Mango in South Konkan Region
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Dapoli (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (M.S.), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 10, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 51-58Abstract
An attempt has been made to study the price spread, marketing efficiency and constraints in marketing of mango in South Konkan region of Maharashtra. Primary data were collected from various stakeholders constituting 100 farmers and 50 intermediaries in various channels. Five marketing channels of Alphonso were identified in study area. Intermediaries like retailer, wholesaler, wholesalercum commission agent and village merchant took more profit margins in channel I, II, III, and IV compared to channel V. The marketing efficiency was higher in channel V (11.00) and poor marketing efficiency was found in the channel I and II. From the result it showed that the movement of mango from farmers to consumer at lowest cost consistent in channel V which benefit both farmers and consumer. The major constraints faced by farmers in marketing of mango were high fluctuation in market price (91.00%), poor roads and unavailability of transport facility in time (83.00%), low price to mangoes (80.00%), and high transport cost (65.00%), high cost of packaging material (63.00%), late fruiting result in less price (61.00%) and dependent on intermediaries (60.00%).Keywords
Grading, Mango, Market Functionaries, Marketing Efficiency, Packing, Performance Indicators, Producer Shares, Transporting.References
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