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Economic analysis of production and marketing of paddy in Tamil Nadu

International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics

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Title Economic analysis of production and marketing of paddy in Tamil Nadu
 
Creator Saravanakumar, V.; Directorate of Planning and Monitoring, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE (T.N.) INDIA Email: sharanu2k@gmail.com
Kiruthika, N.; Oilseeds Research Station (T.N.A.U.) Tindivanam, VILUPPURAM (T.N.) INDIA
 
Subject Paddy marketing, Post harvest losses, Price spread, Marketing efficiency, Marketing constraints
 
Description The study examines the profitability of rice production and marketing to evaluate the performance of different marketing channels in Tamil Nadu. Primary data were collected randomly from 120 farmers and 30 market intermediaries who comprise wholesalers, processors and retailers. Three different marketing channels were identified in the study area, of which, marketing through Direct Purchase Centre (DPC) of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation found to be the most efficient channel since it provides higher net income to farmers. The problems such as high cost involved in different marketing functions, distant location of government procurement centers, delayed payment and lack of market information and intelligence services are hindering farmers to realize their higher returns. The study suggests that reducing post harvest losses at farm level, developing adequate market infrastructures and prompt delivery of payments at the procurement centers would be helpful to farmers realize higher net income.
 
Publisher HIND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
 
Date 2015-11-02
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.myresearchjournals.com/index.php/IRJAES/article/view/5337
 
Source International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics; Vol 6, No 2 (2015)
2231-6434
2229-7278
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.myresearchjournals.com/index.php/IRJAES/article/view/5337/4893