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The Role of Cooperative Societies in Seed Distribution: A Case Study of Punjab, India

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Title The Role of Cooperative Societies in Seed Distribution: A Case Study of Punjab, India
 
Creator Jashleen, Jashleen Kaur Sidhu
Vipan Kumar Rampal, Vipan Kumar Rampal
 
Subject Cooperative Society, Seed distribution, Satisfaction level, Problems, Future Preferences
Cooperative Society, Seed distribution, Satisfaction level, Problems, Future Preferences
 
Description Cooperative societies, integral to the formal seed system, are crucial for agricultural development, providing resources, inputs etc. The study was conducted in 2023 and aimed to analyze the role of cooperative societies in distributing wheat and rice seeds to farmers, examine farmer satisfaction levels, and identify problems faced by them in seed procurement. Using a multi-stage sampling design, the study was conducted in Punjab across five agro-climatic zones. One district with the highest wheat and rice production was selected from each zone, followed by random selection of one block per district, two villages per block, and 20 farmers per village, making a total sample of 200 farmers. Village cooperative society secretaries were also interviewed. Results indicated 60% of farmers were cooperative society members, but only 8.5% procured wheat seed from these societies. In 2022, 11.76% of members procured wheat seed, rising to 17.65% in 2023. Most farmers reported high satisfaction with seed quality and quantity, and all found prices affordable. Major issues included late seed arrival and lack of information regarding availability. The majority preferred procuring seeds from cooperative societies in the future. It is recommended to improve financial management and enhance logistics to ensure timely seed availability
 
Publisher Indian Society of Extension Education, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
 
Date 2024-07-05
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer reviewed Research Note
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Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJEE/article/view/153289
10.48165/IJEE.2024.603RN06
 
Source Indian Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 60 No. 3 (2024): Indian Journal of Extension Education; 114-118
2454-552X
0537-1996
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJEE/article/view/153289/55042
 
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