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- Title
An Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Tamarind in Srinivasapura Taluk of Kolar District, Karnataka.
- Authors
BHARATHI, T. N.; GIRISH, MAMATHA; GIRISH, M. R.; JAYARAM, M. S.
- Abstract
The present study was carried out in Srinivaspura taluk which has the highest area under tamarind in Kolar district of Karnataka. The study focused on assessment of costs and returns of tamarind production, documentation of harvesting and post-harvest practices, and analysis of marketing of tamarind in Srinivaspura taluk. The primary data related to tamarind production, harvesting, post-harvest practices and marketing of tamarind was collected from 50 sample farmers in Srinivasapura taluk. To achieve the specific objectives of the study, descriptive statistics including simple averages and percentages was adopted. The study found that the total cost of tamarind cultivation per acre was Rs.47,881/-, the average gross returns realized was Rs.89,744/- and the average net returns amounted to Rs.41,863/-. The benefit-cost ratio of Rs.1.87 indicates that tamarind production generated reasonably good returns under rainfed conditions. In the study area, traditional method of harvesting and post-harvest handling was followed which involved manual labour at all stages of harvesting, drying, deseeding, bagging, and preparing the tamarind for the market. Majority (62 %) of the farmers sold their produce to pre-harvest contractors. Immediate cash payment by the pre-harvest contractors, farm gate sales, and easy disposal of small quantities of produce were the major reasons for farmers to choose pre-harvest contractors for selling tamarind. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that adoption of new technology in production and management practices of tamarind results in more yield and would fetch additional income to farmers. The farmers skilled in processing and retailing can opt for value addition by adopting hygienic process at all stages of harvesting and marketing, and can also indulge in selling branded packages of tamarind to realize higher prices in potential markets.
- Subjects
KARNATAKA (India); TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; HARVESTING; MARKETING; PRODUCTION management (Manufacturing); MARKETING research; AGRICULTURAL forecasts
- Publication
Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022, Vol 56, Issue 4, p114
- ISSN
0047-8539
- Publication type
Article