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    Rubber Economy in India- A Management Appraisal with Respect to Karnataka and Kerala States
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Nithin K.N.; Mahajanashetti, S.B.
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    Agribusiness in Karnataka – A Sectoral Analysis
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Patil, Nethravathi Ashok; Yeledhalli, R.A.
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    Market Competitiveness and Export Performance of Onion and Garlic From India - an Agribusiness Approach
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-01) Patil, Somanagouda I.; Kerur, N.M.
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    Management of Pepper Economy in India - an Agribusiness Approach
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-07) Patted, Nataraj B.; Yeledhalli, R.A.
    Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the ‘king of spices’ has been an important agricultural commodity in India. It is mainly used as spice and its consumption is also known for health benefits. The study is an empirical investigation on growth in area, production, productivity, trends in prices, forecasting the prices and projection of exports. Kerala and Karnataka states have been selected for the study as they stand in first and second position among states growing black pepper. Primary data was collected from Kodagu and Hassan growers. The secondary data used for the study was from (2006-07 to 2015-16). Analytical techniques used for the study were growth rate, trend analysis, budgeting techniques, ARIMA, nominal protection coefficient, markow chain model and co integration technique. Negative growth rate was observed for area and production in India and Kerala while in Karnataka there was a positive growth rate with 11.98 per cent in area and 15.97 per cent in production. Spices Board is actively working on promotional activities in order to increase the area of black pepper in traditional and nontraditional areas. Financial feasibility of black pepper revealed NPV to be 8,21,018, B:C ratio 1.53 and payback period of 5.97 years . Increase in arrivals and prices of black pepper are observed in the major markets of Kerala and Karnataka. ARIMA expressed prices of black pepper are going to increase in the coming months. Export analysis signified United States of America is having much demand on Indian black pepper. Black pepper showed less than unity and found to be competitive in the International market. Kochi market prices are well integrated with the New York market prices. Research and extension efforts for cultivation of black pepper are to be initiated by Government for enhancing productivity by evolving high yielding varieties and diversified usage of black pepper.