Agriculture Update

T. N. Sachinkumar ¹, H. Basavaraja ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

The study examined the economics of farming systems in northern transitional zone of Karnataka. It was based on primary data collected from the sample respondents in peri-urban and rural areas of the zone. The top four farming systems in each of the situations based on highest per cent of adoption were considered for economic analysis. In peri-urban area of Dharwad the net returns was highest in the system involving crops and dairy. In rural area of Dharwad, the net returns was higher in the system involving crops, dairy and plantation. Whereas, in the case of Belgaum peri-urban area the net returns were highest in system involving crop, vegetables, dairy and poultry. In rural area the farming system consisting of crops, dairy, goat performed much better. In peri-urban area of Dharwad, lack of field demonstrations, lack of funds to purchase improved inputs, labour shortage during peak operation and price fluctuation were the major constraints in adoption of farming systems. Similarly lack of training, too many formalities in getting credit, lack of irrigation and high marketing cost in rural areas of Dharwad. and lack of field demonstrations, lack of funds to purchase improved inputs, labour shortage in peak period and price fluctuation were the major constraints in peri-urban areas of Belgaum, In the case of rural area of Belgaum, lack of extension trainings, too many formalities in getting credit, lack of irrigation and high marketing cost were the major constraints.

Keywords

Economics of Farming System, Constraints Training.

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T. N. Sachinkumar ¹, Y. S. Arunkumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

More than 50 per cent of the sugarcane produced in Karnataka is processed into sugar but, in recent years the sugar industry is facing complex problems such as high stocks, financial crunch etc. This has resulted in delayed and low payments to the farmers. In such a situation, diversion of sugarcane to jaggery making is an alternative option. Against this background, the study was undertaken in Belgaum district of Karnataka, with an objective of analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in jaggery processing. Data collected from 40 sugarcane producers cum processors in Gokak Taluk. The major strengths in jaggery production are large employment potential, utilisation of family labour and quicker payments whereas, requirement of high capital, irregular electricity supply and labour scarcity are the major weaknesses. Increasing demand for jaggery, improvements in production technologies, increasing area under sugarcane are the major opportunities whereas, loss of man power to other industries, competition from sugar industry and lack of marketing facilities are the major threats.

Keywords

SWOT Analysis, Jaggery Production, Production Technology.

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