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ThesisItem Open Access Supply Response of Soybean in Karnataka – An Economic Analysis(University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2017-07) Sindagi, Rakesh; Basavaraja H.ThesisItem Open Access Dynamics of Labour Employment in Agriculture and Socio-Economic Impact of Mgnrega(University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2017-07) Wader, Deepa. G.; Kulkarni, G.N.ThesisItem Open Access Efficacy of Weather Based Crop Insurance As An Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-07) Dupdal, Ravi; Patil, B.L.ThesisItem Open Access A Study on Farmers Livelihood in Gadag District of Karnataka-an Economic Analysis(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Manjumohitha B.N.; Patil, B.L.ThesisItem Open Access Export Performance of Tobacco From India - An Economic Analysis(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-07) Bagari, Bharati R.; Handigol, J.A.ThesisItem Open Access Assessment of Impact of Krishi Bhagya Scheme of Karnataka(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Nadeerpoor, Mohammad Akbar; Poddar, R.S.Krishi Bhagya Scheme (KBS) has been an ambitious flagship programme of Government of Karnataka launched during 2014-15. The scheme exhibits special features of convergence and integration of various activities in farming especially water conservation and management. The study aimed at assessing the progress and impact of the scheme on farmer beneficiaries. Primary and secondary data during 2016-17 were used for study. Tabular analysis and Garrett ranking techniques were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that farmers who constructed farm ponds did not adopt all the schemes. It is also inferred that most of the components have been implemented in the first two years. Construction farm ponds took away a major share in the total amount spent for KBS in the state. An overall picture of distributions of benefits of the scheme revealed that Belagavi district received greater share of benefits within the study area. Performance of Belagavi, Vijayapur and Bagalkote districts was found to be much better compared to Dharwad and Gadag. The scheme had a positive impact in terms of additional water available over a period of time, additional number of irrigations and additional area irrigated. With irrigation facility available from the farm pond, major crops in the study area showed substantial increases in yields. Farmers could realize higher economic benefits in spite of deficit rains in the study area during period. It can safely be concluded that KBS is a potential scheme to improve the economic condition of farm families in dry farming areas. A few constraints like difficulty with supplies and services by the agencies lengthy procedure in project clearance, delay in transfer of subsidy were reported by the respondents. In view of potential financial benefits and popularity of the scheme, it is suggested to strengthen the scheme with adequate budgetary support and overcoming constraints reported in the study.ThesisItem Open Access Feasibility of Establishing the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) on Lime in Vijayapur District(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Buddha P.; Teggi, M.Y.The study was conducted in all five taluks (Vijayapur, Basavana Bagewadi, Indi, Sindagi, Muddebihal) of Vijayapur district. The descriptive analytical tools such as average, per cent, etc., compound annual growth rate (CAGR), discounted cash flow techniques and Garrett Ranking techniques were employed to analyse the collected data. A positive and significant annual growth in area and production of acid lime was recorded in Karnataka state. Likewise, the CAGR of area and production of acid lime was positive in case of Basavana Bagewadi, Vijayapur and Indi taluks, whereas, it was negative with respect to Sindagi and Muddebihal taluks of the selected district. The SWOT analysis for establishment of lime FPO in the study area revealed that availability of fertilizers and PPCs were the major strengths. Whereas, non-availability of storage facilities and lack of crop insurance were noted to be the weaknesses and easy market access was one of the greatest opportunities. Major threats for establishing FPO for lime in Vijayapur district include, non-acquisition of tractor, grading techniques, counting machine and high commission charges by the agents. Indi taluk of Vijayapur district was considered as a potential taluk for the establishment of lime FPO. The results of discounted cash flow techniques like NPV, BCR and IRR showed that the establishment of FPO for lime in Indi taluk would be financially feasible. In addition, the project would be feasible, even if the total revenue is decreased and the total cost increased by 2 per cent, respectively. Overall, the establishment of lime FPO in Indi taluk is found to be economically feasible. Hence, investing in FPO would definitely enhance the livelihood of small and marginal lime cultivators of the selected district and also fetch profit for the investors. The project would be supported by institutions like SFAC, NABARD and other private organizations.ThesisItem Open Access Performance of National Horticulture Mission (Nhm) and its Impact on Horticulture Economy of North Karnataka – An Economic Analysis(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-09) Patil, Bheemanagouda O.; Hosamani, S.B.The study was conducted to investigate the performance and impact of NHM in north-Karnataka under UAS, Dharwad jurisdiction du ring 2016-17. Primary data on three crops namely, grapes (Vijayapura), mango (Dharwad) and pomegranate (Koppal) in three districts were collected using random sampling technique. The total sample size was 360 (270 beneficiaries, 60 non-beneficiaries and 30 officials of NHM). Secondary data on different components of NHM (2005-06 to 2013-14) and the data on area, production and productivity of the selected crops (1998-99 to 2013-14) were used. Descriptive statistics, instability index, Markov chain, Herfindahl index, principal component analysis, growth rate analysis, Benefit Cost ratio and Garrett’s ranking technique were employed. Area coverage, creation of water resources, protected cultivation, horticulture mechanization, post-harvest management and rejuvenation were important components influencing the performance of NHM. The instability in area, production and productivity of horticulture crops reduced during NHM period in the study area, it showed positive impact of NHM but growth was slightly reduced but significantly positive. During same period crop diversification was significant towards horticultural crops in Karnataka (diversification index decreased from 0.39 to 0.29). Investment in selected fruits was found to be economically viable even without subsidy i.e., B:C ratio was 2.85, 2.66 and 2.41, respectively. Initial investment in grape (` 9.09 lakhs/ha), mango (` 4.63 lakhs/ha) and pomegranate (` 4.29 lakhs/ha) was higher and the subsidy provided formed a negligible amount to the total investment (6.30 %, 5.76 % and 7.33 %, respectively). Insufficient subsidy and delay in getting the subsidy were the major constraints faced by the farmers. Lack of adequate financial sanctions, procedural delay in release of budget and interference of local politicians were the major problems faced by the officials of NHM. Hence, it is recommended to take care of these problems and need to revise policies of NHM accordingly.ThesisItem Open Access Supply-Demand Analysis of Professional Agricultural Human Resource in Tamil Nadu(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) S. Niranjan; Kiresur, V.R.The study analyzes the supply-demand gap of professional agricultural human resource in Tamil Nadu, and examines the skill gaps and the relationship between profile characteristics, choice of courses and career preferences of agricultural graduates in Tamil Nadu by taking Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore as a case. The study is mainly based on primary data collected from sample respondents consisting of Registrar (1), teachers (50), students (106) and alumni (50) of TNAU. Descriptive statistics, compound annual growth rate, Garrett Ranking technique and Forecasting tools were used to process the data. The intake and outturn of the University have grown by 11.84 per cent and 10.64 per cent, respectively. The forecast revealed that, there would be an excess in the supply of graduates (1,776) at the end of 2029-30, which would be 1023 graduates at bachelor level, 401 and 352 at master and doctoral degree levels, respectively. Though the graduates acquired various personality development skills, they felt that they had more theoretical knowledge than practical and technical skills, which were most desired by the employers as opined by the alumni of TNAU. Interest in the subject was the most important reason for selection of the course by choice, followed by usefulness of the study for competitive examinations. However, service sector employment was the most preferred career option by the students as well as their parents, followed by higher education and farming. Teachers desired to spend 49 %, 41 %, 15 %, and 3.5 % in teaching, research, extension and administration as against 43 %, 37 %, 14.34 % and 7 % spent at present. Both teachers and students were fully satisfied with college administration and infrastructure except a few limitations like laboratory facilities and vehicles for field visits. Income of parents, family background and family type were the most important determinants of their career.
