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Management of Agro-Inputs Distribution in Dharwad District

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Title Management of Agro-Inputs Distribution in Dharwad District
 
Creator Dilip Kumar G.R.
 
Contributor S.B. Mahajanashetti
 
Subject Agribusiness Management
 
Description In India, agriculture sector is vital for the food and nutritional security of a
vast population. The sector remains the principal source of livelihood for more than
58 per cent of the population. Non-availability of required agro-inputs during sowing
season coupled with the vagaries of monsoon could make agricultural production
more vulnerable, with a resource poor farmers being worst hit economically. These
agro- inputs namely seeds, fertilizers and pesticides collectively do the trick as a
package in enhancing food production. The role of seeds and fertilizers in enhancing
food production during green revolution is highly recognized.
In the present study trends in demand for seeds and fertilizers were analysed
using the data on sale of seeds and fertilizers in Dharwad district from 1998-99 to
2009-10. Also, estimation of demand was carried out using multiple linear regression
analysis with appropriate explanatory variables. Tabular analysis was used to study
the logistic management aspects of agro-inputs distribution, and costs and return
structure.
The estimated demand equations for seeds revealed that variables like seed
price, rainfall and relative output price were significantly influencing the demand for
various crop seeds in Dharwad district. Similarly, variables like total cropped area,
total irrigated area and rainfall were significantly influencing the demand for fertilizer
nutrients. Public channel accounts for larger share in seed market in the district. Thus,
efforts by government in ensuring timely supply of seeds would go a long way in
enhancing agricultural output in the district. The fertilizer distribution in Dharwad
district is dominated by private sector compared to cooperative sector.
 
Date 2016-11-10T16:45:53Z
2016-11-10T16:45:53Z
2011
 
Type Thesis
 
Identifier http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/84968
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher UAS, Dharwad