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Assessment of Sugarcane Cultivation Practices in Sitapur District of Uttar Pradesh, India
No full textThe success of sugarcane farming hinges on the intricate interplay of various the adoption of advanced technological practices. The study was conducted during the year 2022-2023 in Machhrehta and Gondlamau blocks of Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh to study the extent of adoption of Sugarcane growers on improved sugarcane cultivation practices. A sample size of 120 respondents was selected based on random sampling procedure. Personal interviews with the help of a structured schedule were taken for data collection. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (51.67%) had medium level of adoption of improved sugarcane cultivation practices followed by 19.17% high and 29.16% low level of adoption of Sugarcane cultivation practices by the respondents. The study analyzed that high adoption found in Field Preparation Sugarcane with 94.78 MPS and respondents had less adoption of seed treatment in Sugarcane crop with 34.89MPS
A Study on Socio-Economic Status of Cabbage Growers in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu, India
No full textRural development is crucial for the development of the nation. Socio-economic status is dynamic in nature. Socio-economic status provides information on the association between certain factors and the livelihood of vegetables growers. In this study; an attempt had been made to understand the reality of cabbage growers. Krishnagiri was purposefully selected. Kelamangalam block was chosen for the study. The aim of the study was to collect data regarding the characteristics of sample farm households and categorize them into closely related sub groups. Total sample size used for this study was 120. Data was collected by a personal interview method. The personal variables, social variables, economic variables, farming related variables are taken into account to summarize the socio-economic status of cabbage farmers. Based on the data, Agriculture was the main occupation in the study area. Majority of sample farmers had moderate experience in farming. Most of sample farmers had smaller land holdings. Most of the farmers were found to be in the low income group
Factors Influencing Purchase Decision of Jackfruit Products in Thiruvananthapuram District
No full textAim: Jackfruit is popularly known as a poor man\u27s fruit in the eastern and southern parts of India. In India, Kerala is the largest jackfruit-producing state. Beyond its nutritional benefits, jackfruit has received attention for its significant environmental and economic benefits, which arise from its numerous culinary applications and potential as a sustainable food supply. Understanding the factors influencing consumer purchase decisions for jackfruit products is becoming increasingly important as the global perspective on food choices moves towards healthier and more sustainable options. Considering this, the study aimed to analyse different factors influencing the purchase decision of jackfruit products in the Thiruvananthapuram district.
Methodology: Primary data were collected from the consumers residing in urban centres of Thiruvananthapuram district who had consumed at least one selected product. A purposive sampling method was employed to select 30 consumers for each product category, namely jackfruit chips, jackfruit ice cream, jackfruit flour, and jackfruit varatty. Secondary data were gathered from government reports publications, and journals. Statistical tools like the Index method, Kruskal Wallis, test and Mann-Whitney test were used for the analysis. The study was conducted from August to September 2023.
Results: The taste and quality of the product emerged as common variables significantly influencing the four consumer groups in their purchase decisions. Factors like brand availability, quality certification, brand image, and social media were the factors not influencing consumers, except for jackfruit ice cream, which stands out due to additional promotional activities compared to other products. The results of the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test highlight significant differences among consumer groups regarding variables such as taste, convenience to use, convenience to cook, and convenience to travel.
Conclusion: The influence of each variable on selected products showed different levels of influence. The taste and quality of the product emerge as common variables significantly influencing consumers in their purchase decisions. The results of the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test showed that the effects of these factors on each consumer group were not consistent
Training Impact Assessment: Evaluating PAMETI\u27s Programs for Punjab\u27s Extension Personnel
No full textThe study was undertaken with the objective of finding the level of effectiveness of the training programmes for extension personnel. The sample consists of trainees from various competency development training programmes organised by Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) in 2017–2018. In total 5 trainings and 24 trainees from each trainings were selected by purposive and random sampling respectively. Thus, a sample of 120 trainees from PAMETI, Ludhiana were taken for the study. Most of the trainees belonged to the high category of ‘applicability and utility’, ‘knowledge, attitude and skill’ and conviction of the training programmes whereas most belonged to medium category of relevance, timeliness and ‘improvement in job performance and satisfaction’ of training programmes. It was found that average training effectiveness index is highest for applicability and utility of the training programmes whereas lowest for job performance and satisfaction. Most of the trainees perceived to lie in the medium category of the overall training effectiveness index followed by high and low category
A Comparative Study of Socio-economic Profile of Contract and Non-contract Papaya Growers in Middle Gujarat Region
No full textThis research gives insight into the socio-economic characteristics of contract and non-contract papaya growers. The study was restricted to middle Gujarat region only. Around 160 respondents, constituting 80 contract and 80 non-contract papaya growers were chosen and interviewed from the Kapadvanj taluka of Kheda district. Tabular analysis was employed to analyze the results in the study area. The contract papaya growers had lower average age as against non-contract papaya growers. The average years of education was higher in contract papaya growers. The study also provided insights into the family size of the respondents and found that the the average family size was higher under non-contract papaya growers as compared to contract papaya growers. Furthermore, the total number of earners were found notably higher under contract as against non-contract growers. Beyond that, the operational size of the land holding was found to be more or less similar under CF and NCF
Dynamics of Production and Export of Tomato from India: Markov Chain Approach
No full textIndia is the second largest producer of tomatoes in the world after China contributing around 10 percent of the world’s total tomato production and it has a lot of demand in the international market. The study was conducted to know the growth and stability in the area, production, productivity, and export of Indian tomatoes. The study also aimed to analyze the changing direction and magnitude of India’s tomato export to different countries. The study is based on secondary data collected from different sources over a period of 15 years (2006-07 to 2020-21). Compound annual growth rate analysis and instability index analysis were used to work out the growth and instability in the area, production, productivity, and export of Indian tomatoes. To analyze the direction of trade to different export destinations and to work out export projections, the Markov chain analysis/transition probability matrix through linear programming was used. The findings of the study revealed that there was positive growth in the area (2.21%), production (5.35%), productivity (3.07%), and even export of tomatoes (9.47% export quantity & 18.69% export value) from India but growth rates as well as instability were found to be more in export compared to area, production, and productivity. The results of the Markov chain analysis/transition probability matrix showed that other minor countries pooled under the category ‘others’, Bangladesh and UAE were more stable importers of Indian tomatoes whereas Nepal and Oman were found not at all stable countries with no retention of trade. Hence, Indian export policies need to be oriented towards these changes in trade directions and need to identify those countries among other minor importing countries to divert export of Indian tomato in the future
Challenges of Small Enterprise Beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation: An Organization Work for Rural Development in Bangladesh
No full textThe major purpose of the study is to determine the extent of the problems faced by the small enterprise beneficiaries of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF) on their socio-economic development and to explore the relationships between the socio-economic characteristics of the small enterprise beneficiaries and their problem. A total of 838 small enterprise beneficiaries of four upazilas under 55 districts of PDBF constituted the population of the study. A face to face interview survey was conducted to collect data from the randomly selected 271 respondents. The major proportion (61.62 percent) of the small enterprise beneficiaries faced medium problems in their socioeconomic development, while 19.56 percent faced high and 18.82 percent faced low problems. An overwhelming (81.18%) majority of small enterprise respondents of PDBF faced medium to high problems faced. Among fourteen problems, a high rate of interest was ranked 1st, followed by inadequate loan amount as per demand and duplication of business in the same business area. Correlation analysis revealed that length of involvement, savings deposit, loan availability, satisfaction towards loan received condition, and attitude towards Small Enterprise Loan Program (SELP) of PDBF were significantly associated with the problems of small enterprise respondents. Therefore, it may be recommended that the PDBF authority should consider the significant factors to reduce the respondents’ problem and to maximize their socioeconomic development
An Economic Analysis of Production of Cowpea in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh, India
No full textThe research entitled “An Economic Analysis of Production of Cowpea in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh, India” was done with the specific objectives to work out the cost and returns of cowpea in the study area, The survey for specified objective was conducted in Takhatpur and Bilha blocks of Bilapur district of Chhattisgarh. Data were collected from 75 cowpea growers from the 10 villages (5 villages from each block). Data related to marketing was collected from 5 village traders, 6 wholesalers and 8 retailers. The primary data were collected from the cowpea growers through personal interview method with the help of well-prepared questionnaire for the production and marketing in the year 2022-23. The collected data were analysed by using average, mean, percentage and other tools to present in tabular form and for cost and cost concept were used. The study reveal that the overall cost of cultivation per hectare of cowpea wascalculatedRs.1,00,057.00. The cost of cultivation per hectare showed rising trend with the rise in farm size. The overall input-output ratio of cowpea was found to be 1:1.6on the sample farms
Constraints Faced by Farmers in Supply Chain Management of Onion in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, India
No full textOnion is one of India\u27s most highly watched agricultural commodities. Onion prices have a direct impact on the average person\u27s consumption basket. After China, India is second in terms of area and production, and third in terms of export. The market is critical to the success of any business, but it is especially vital for agricultural products like onions, which are more difficult to sell due to their seasonality, and bulkiness. The bulk of the state\u27s onion growers are resource poor and lack storage facilities, forcing them to sell their crop to wholesalers shortly after harvest when the price is lowest. This study seeks to identify numerous challenges and restrictions involved in managing the onion supply chain, as well as identify and analyse alternative solutions that may be used to optimise onion supply chain management. It was discovered that the onion supply chain is constrained by a lack of grading facilities, a lack of grading storage facilities, and a lack of infrastructure. It must be determined that the public and commercial sectors must work together in a public-private partnership to develop physical infrastructure, information distribution, and the services necessary for quality and constant improvement of the supply chain. A sample of 120 farmers were randomly selected from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, mean scale value were used to analyse the data
Determinants of Women in Post- Production Agri-value Chain Activities on Group Participation in Njoro and Molo Sub-counties, Nakuru County, Kenya
No full textThe Kenyan government has been promoting group participation to enhance agricultural productivity through marketing and financial access to improve livelihoods. Groups have also been valued for their ability to foster social capital and collective actions. However, women\u27s involvement in these groups has not been primarily focused on and taken seriously. Although previous researchers have clearly shown the importance of group participation, the determinants of group participation by women agri-preneurs is still unknown. This article therefore, determined the factors influencing women participation in groups in Njoro and Molo Sub-counties, Nakuru County. A multistage sampling technique was employed. Njoro and Molo Sub-counties in Nakuru County, Kenya between March and August 2023.The study sampled 267 female agri-preneurs, both group participants and non-participants. Data processing was done using STATA and SPSS software. The Binary Logit regression model determined the factors influencing women participation in groups. The major factors influencing women agri-preneurs’ participation in groups included: Previous experience about group membership, the size of agribusiness enterprise in terms of income and ability of the female agri-preneur to access and borrow the loan at 95% confidence level. : Previous experience about group membership (P=.000), the size of agribusiness enterprise in terms of income (P=.000) and ability of the female agri-preneur to access and borrow the loan (P=.002) were statistically significant in (P<.05) to their participation in groups. Previous experience about group membership, the size of agribusiness enterprise in terms of income and ability of the female agri-preneur to access and borrow the loan positively influences women participation in groups. This can be attributed to more experience, skills, knowledge and attitude that female agri-preneurs get as they involve more in previous groups and the accessibility of the resources needed to manage their post- production activities