Notes and Study material for Exams
INFRASTRUCTURE in post harvest facilities like cold storage and the avenues for sale in terms of market and mandi linkages are discussed in detail in this chapter. Agri Export Zones (AEZs) are promoted with the objective of promoting exports of agricultural produce from selected areas of productivity prominence, while food parks provide an opportunity of … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE and to provide training to farmers on modern agricultural practices. The horticulture sector of Gujarat has a bright future. The sector is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, nuts, oilseeds, and other agricultural products. The sector is also well-positioned to benefit from the government’s efforts to improve the … Read more
SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more
Agricultural Marketing is the study of all the activities, agencies and policies involved in the procurement of farm inputs by the farmers and the movement of agricultural products from the farms to the consumers. The Agricultural Marketing system is a link between the farm and the non-farm sectors. It includes the organization of agricultural raw … Read more
SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more
Organic Farming Organic farming is a method of crop and LivestockLivestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including SoilSoil organisms, plants, Livestock and … Read more
Agricultural Marketing Agricultural marketing is the process of planning, pricing, promoting, and distributing agricultural products. It is a complex process that involves many different stakeholders, including farmers, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers. Market Functions Assembling Grading and standardization Packaging Storage Transportation Processing Risk-bearing Market intelligence and information Marketing Channels Market Players Farmers Wholesalers Retailers Intermediaries … Read more
Agricultural Marketing in India India is a country with a long and rich history of agriculture. The agricultural sector is one of the most important sectors of the Indian economy, accounting for about 15% of the country’s GDP and employing about 50% of the workforce. Traditional Marketing System Role of Assemblers and Wholesalers Regulated Markets … Read more