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ThesisItem Open Access INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES FOR PRICE STABILISATION OF POTATO IN KARNATAKA(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2002) Jose, Ausepharampil Joson; Vijayakumar, H S"Karnataka is one of the important potato growing states in India. Primary and secondary data were used in the study. All the markets showed positive and significant growth in arrivals and prices of potato. The area and production of potato showed an increasing trend and productivity showed decreasing trend. The seasonal indices of arrivals and prices of potato showed seasonality in all markets. The market integration model revealed high level of integration between all the markets. The unawareness and non availability of Package of Practice books was considerably high among all the farmers. Farmers were satisfied with timely and adequate availability of potato seed tubers in the state. Farmers opined absorption of all nutrients by first tuber as reason for non uniform tubers while scientist claimed it to genetic nature. The major lacuna in APMCs was absence of temporary storage facilities and lack of grading and physical facilities in all the markets. In all markets, farmers were satisfied with the transaction facilities. Farmers preferred to sell their produce through commission agents. The NPV, BCR, IRR and PBP for cold storage and local were found to be financially viable for investment. The net returns to storage for rabi and kharif crop showed that the returns were negative if potato was stored in kharif season. The market structure for potato in Chikkaballapur market was found to be moderately concentrated. Sri Lanka and UAE are very loyal markets for Indian potato. The NPCs suggest that the Indian potato is uncompetitive in the international market and is not an efficient export crop. The DRC ratio indicated high export competitiveness of potato. Transportation model suggest that the transport of potato between markets must be restricted to Hubli - Belgaum and Kolar - Bangalore."ThesisItem Open Access MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION IN DHARWAD DISTRICT (UNDIVIDED)(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2000) Kashimanavar, Rajasaleem B; Wader, L K"In case of agency-wise marketing of fertilizers, it was found that private sector had highest share followed by marketing federation (KSCMF) and Karnataka Agro Industries Corporation (KAIC). In agency-wise growth rate of fertilizer marketing private sector had shown highest growth rate, whereas the co-operative sector had the highest number of retail outlets. Brand-wise market share of fertilizer revealed that in Dharwad district, the fertilizer marketing was dominated by Southern Petro Chemical Industries Corporation (SPIC) followed by Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) and Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF). Factors influencing farmers preferences for different fertilizers were identified, the neighbours/friends suggestions were found to be the most influencing factor followed by cropping pattern and brand image. Demand forecasting for fertilizers revealed that in Dharwad district there will be continuous increase in the consumption of all nutrients. Promotional majors were also studied. Product promotion majors adopted by firms include farmers meeting, shop hangers, banners and posters, wall paintings, calendars, fairs, tin plates and local press. Farmers meeting was found to be the most influential means of advertisement followed by wall painting and theatre. Problems encountered by farmers revealed that lack of knowledge about composition of fertilizer is the crucial factor followed by lack of subsidies, credit facilities. So, there is an immediate need to educate the farmers in this regard by conducting farmers training centers at Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Agricultural Universities and extension agencies of agricultural departments."ThesisItem Open Access MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION IN DHARWAD DISTRICT (UNDIVIDED)(University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2000) Kashimanavar, Rajasaleem B; Wader, L K"In case of agency-wise marketing of fertilizers, it was found that private sector had highest share followed by marketing federation (KSCMF) and Karnataka Agro Industries Corporation (KAIC). In agency-wise growth rate of fertilizer marketing private sector had shown highest growth rate, whereas the co-operative sector had the highest number of retail outlets. Brand-wise market share of fertilizer revealed that in Dharwad district, the fertilizer marketing was dominated by Southern Petro Chemical Industries Corporation (SPIC) followed by Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) and Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF). Factors influencing farmers preferences for different fertilizers were identified, the neighbours/friends suggestions were found to be the most influencing factor followed by cropping pattern and brand image. Demand forecasting for fertilizers revealed that in Dharwad district there will be continuous increase in the consumption of all nutrients. Promotional majors were also studied. Product promotion majors adopted by firms include farmers meeting, shop hangers, banners and posters, wall paintings, calendars, fairs, tin plates and local press. Farmers meeting was found to be the most influential means of advertisement followed by wall painting and theatre. Problems encountered by farmers revealed that lack of knowledge about composition of fertilizer is the crucial factor followed by lack of subsidies, credit facilities. So, there is an immediate need to educate the farmers in this regard by conducting farmers training centers at Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Agricultural Universities and extension agencies of agricultural departments."