Estimation of Seed Feed Wastage Ratio of Major Food Grain Crops in the State Odisha

Abstract

The apparent use of total food grains produced in any country is for the purpose of human consumption, animal feed and seed requirements. Despite all possible preventive efforts, large quantities are also wasted from the time the grain is harvested till it reaches the consumer. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the outcome of a pilot study for estimation of seed, feed and wastage ratio of major food grains for the state of Odisha of India. The data collection work in Odisha state was conducted in the Agricultural Year, 2014-15. In this study our aim was to reevaluate the current seed, feed and wastage ratio of major food grain crops based on improved sampling design and reduced sample sizes proposed under this pilot project. Through this study it was found that the seed, feed and wastage ratio of major food grain crops was reduced to around 7 % from the present 12.5 % in India.