EXPORT POTENTIAL OF CASTOR (Ricinus communis L.) VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS IN INDIA
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EXPORT POTENTIAL OF CASTOR (Ricinus communis L.) VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS IN INDIA
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GOWRI SHANKER, G.P
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ALDAS JANAIAH
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EXPORT, POTENTIAL, CASTOR, Ricinus communis L., VALUE, ADDED, PRODUCTS, INDIA
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Oilseeds crops have been one of the significant contributors of the Indian agricultural economy next to food grains in terms of area and production. Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the ancient and important non edible oilseed crop, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. The world production of castor seed hovers around at an average of 12.5 lakh tons and of castor oil is 5.5 lakh tons. It is cultivated around the world because of the commercial importance of its oil. India accounts for nearly 60 % of world’s castor area and 65 % of world castor production and ranks first in both area and production in the world, followed by China and Brazil. Presently in India, castor is cultivated in an area of about 1150 thousand hectares with a total production of 1169 thousand metric tonnes and productivity of 1417 metric tonnes/ hectare. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan contribute 96 % of the total castor seed production in India. Gujarat accounts for 63% of India's castor seed production followed by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Andhra Pradesh, It is cultivated in an area of about 230 thousand hectares with a total production of 156 thousand metric tonnes and productivity of 677 metric tonnes/ hectare (SEA report 2011). It is mainly grown in Mahabubnagar, Kurnool and Rangareddy districts of Andhra Pradesh. The significance of the Indian castor crop in recent years has increased as it brings a sizeable amount of foreign exchange to the country The study was conducted in Mahabubnagar and Kurnool districts of Andhra Pradesh with the following objectives: To analyse the growth performance of castor sector with respect to area, production and yield in major growing countries, Indian states and districts of Andhra Pradesh To examine the trend in comparative profitability of castor vis-a-vis other competing crops in Andhra Pradesh To analyze the economics of production and marketing of castor for the sample farmers and To study the export performance of various castor products over the period of time. Mahabubnagar and Kurnool districts were purposively selected for the study, as the districts stood first and second in both area and production of castor in the state. A Sample of 120 farmers were included in the study to identify the marketing channels, 20 intermediaries/middlemen were interviewed and 10 exporters were contacted to gather the information regarding trends in exports. The compound growth rates of area, production and productivity of India, Brazil and China were estimated during the period of 2001-02 to 2011-12. In India it was 2.329 per cent, 7.773 per cent and 5.444 per cent, in Brazil it was 1.635 per cent, -0.633 per cent and -2.269 per cent and in China it was -3.135 per cent, -5.010 per cent and - 1.885 per cent respectively. The compound growth rates for area, production and productivity of castor in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan were estimated during 2001-02 to 2011-12. In Gujarat it was 8.298 per cent, 10.399 per cent and 1.891 per cent, in Andhra Pradesh it was -4.256 per cent, 2.278 per cent and 6.814 per cent and in Rajasthan it was 15.116 per cent, 16.008 per cent and 0.609 per cent respectively. The compound growth rates for area, production and productivity of castor in Mahabubnagar, Kurnool and Rangareddy was estimated during 2001-02 to 2011-12. In Mahabubnagar it was -5.37 per cent, -1.24 per cent and 4.34 per cent, in Kurnool it was 22.82 per cent, 32.87 per cent and 10.05 per cent and in Rangareddy it was -13.90 per cent, -10.91 per cent and 3.447 per cent respectively. The total cost of cultivation per hectare castor was amounted to Rs. 15417.and gross return was realized Rs.29500/ha. Thus input - output Ratio obtained in castor cultivation was 1.91. Three channels of marketing were identified, which are Channel I Producer – Commission agent (cum wholesaler) –Retailer – Consumer Channel II Producer – Retailer – Consumer Channel III Producer – Consumer The producers share in consumer’s rupee in channel III is the highest since it is the shortest channel (75.97 per cent). Whereas the producers share in consumer’s rupee in channel I and II are 50.14 per cent and 54.87 per cent respectively. The marketing efficiency index of channel I, II and III was 1.596, 1.807 and 11.96 in the same order indicating the superiority of channel III. The nominal protection coefficients (NPCs) indicated that the castor oil was competitive for exports to other countries. The Nominal protection co-efficient of castor oil varied from 0.60 in 2002-03 to 0.74 in 2010-11. It indicates that there is a scope for export of castor oil. |
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2016-06-22T14:50:13Z
2016-06-22T14:50:13Z 2013 |
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Thesis
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http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/67732
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en
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D9425;
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application/pdf
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ACHARYA N.G. RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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