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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 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 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.ThesisItem Open Access Potential Ban on Tobacco Consumption and It’s Impact on Livelihood of Tobacco Farmers in Karnataka(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Kirana B.S.; Teggi, M.Y.Tobacco is one of the most economically significant agricultural crops in India by providing substantially higher returns and employment. Tobacco industry in Karnataka is third largest in the country. The present study was conducted in Mysuru and Belagavi districts of Karnataka. It was based on the primary data collected through personal interview method from 80 tobacco and 64 non-tobacco farmers for the year 2015-16. The results revealed that tobacco farmers were socio economically in good position than non-tobacco farmers in terms of land holding, education and annual income in the area. It was revealed from the study that, the per acre cost of cultivation in FCV and beedi tobacco were ₹49,445 and ₹28,684with net returns of ₹29,571 and ₹17,965 respectively. With regarding to pattern of employment in tobacco weeding, harvesting and grading consumed more man days of labour. In irrigated area ginger (1.71), sugarcane (1.70) and chilli (1.63), and in rainfed area avare (1.92), cotton (1.68) and maize (1.66) were next best alternative crops to FCV tobacco (1.60) in terms of BC ratio. In case of beedi tobacco study revealed that sugarcane (1.98) and chilli (1.68) in irrigated area, soybean (1.72) and maize (1.62) in rainfed area were next best alternative crops to beedi tobacco (1.63). In case of alternative livelihood options for tobacco most of the tobacco farmers chosen crop production followed by crop production + farm wage earning, crop production + farm wage + non-farm wage earning and dairy as next livelihood options. Relative profit and no food related issues were the main reasons for growing tobacco in this areas. Majority of the farmers expressed timely non availability of labour, scarcity of irrigation water, high fluctuation in price of the produce and high cost of inputs as top constraints in tobacco cultivation.ThesisItem Open Access Economic Analysis of Sugarcane Based and Alternate Cropping Systems in Irrigated Sugarcane Belts of Belagavi District(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Bindu B.R.; Mundinamani, S.M.The study on economic analysis of sugarcane mono-cropping, sugarcane based intercropping and alternate cropping systems was conducted in Belagavi district of north Karnataka. It was based on primary data collected from 120 sample respondents during 2016-17. The sample respondents practiced sugarcane mono-cropping, 6 sugarcane based intercropping and 5 alternate cropping systems to sugarcane. The predominant two sugarcane based inter-cropping and alternate cropping systems were considered. The Tabular and functional analysis were employed to analyse data. CS-I (Sugarcane mono-crop), CS-II (Sugarcane+ Fodder maize), CS-III (Sugarcane+ Soybean), CS-IV (Turmeric-sole) and CS-V (Maize + Chickpea + Groundnut) were the five major cropping systems identified in the study area. It was found that , per hectare total cost of cultivation was found to be highest in CS-III ( 1,60,061.09/ha) followed by CS-II, CS-I, CS-IV and CS-V ( 1,56,538.71, 1,45,075.19, 1,42,575.07 and 88,966.06/ha respectively). Maximum net returns per hectare were found under CS-IV ( 1,40,198.04), followed by CS-III, CS-V, CS-II and CS-I ( 1,07,835.52, 84,793.06, 78,391.17 and 54,898.31/ ha, respectively). The MVP/MFC ratio for FYM, bullock labour and machine labour in CS-I, setts/seeds, FYM and human labour in CS-II, setts/ seeds, FYM and human labour in CS-III, Rhizome and irrigation in case of CS-IV and seeds, PPC and bullock labour in case of CS-V were greater than unity, indicating further scope for using additional units these inputs to increase gross income. Lower yield in sugarcane, excess and injudicious use of water, low soil fertility and high cost of cultivation were the major constraints faced by the farmers in sugarcane cultivation.ThesisItem Open Access Economics of Selected Vegetables Hybrid Seed Production Under Contract Farming System in Northern Karnataka(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2017-06) Paled, Manjunatha; Guledagudda, S.S.Contract farming is an agreement between farmers and companies for the production and supply of agricultural products under forward agreements at pre-determined prices. The present study was conducted in Haveri and Koppal districts of Northern Karnataka. A sample of 128 farmers practicing hybrid seed production in brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon was selected randomly. The data were collected for the agricultural year 2015-16 through personal interview method. The data was analyzed through Cobb-Douglas production function. The results revealed that per acre cost incurred in brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon were 2,30,771, 2,02,044, 2,27,103 and 67,110 respectively. Per acre gross returns obtained in brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon were found to be 4,47,884, 4,29,728, 6,06,431 and 1,14,859 respectively. Net returns were found to be 2,17,113, 2,27,684, 3,79,328 and 47,749 in brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon respectively. Results revealed that human labour (1.71) was significant at one per cent, seedlings (0.26) and irrigation (0.10) was significant at five per cent in brinjal. In cucumber, only human labour (3.80) and PPC (0.76) were found to be significant at one per cent level. In chilli, only PPC (0.64) was significant at five per cent level. In water melon, human labour (0.81) was significant at one per cent level, bullock and machine labour (0.45), irrigation (0.86) and FYM (-0.11) were significant at five per cent level. The coefficient of multiple determination (R2) for brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon were 0.88, 0.91, 0.85 and 0.86 respectively. Returns to scale were 2.26, 4.59, 1.83 and 1.43 respectively for brinjal, cucumber, chilli and water melon. Influence of company staff was the major factor in introducing farmers to the seed production. Written agreement was followed in contract seed production. Farmers had frequent contact by company personnel. Scarcity of skilled labour was the major problem faced by the farmers.
