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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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    MANAGEMENT OF SILK PROCESSING UNITS IN BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2003) Krishnegowda, G D; Banakar, Basavaraj
    "Sericulture is a rural agrobased cottage industry and play an important role in Indian economy, present study was undertaken by selecting Bangalore rural district of Ramangaram taluk for reeling and Dodda Ballapur for weaving units. In the first stage, 30 charaka, 30 cottage and 2 multiend reeling units were selected randomly in Ramanagar Taluk and 20 power looms and 10 hand looms units were selected randomly in Dodda Ballapur. The analytical techniques are Averages, percentages and financial ratios used. The primary data was collected for the year 2001-02 through pre-tested questionnaire. The data collected through personal interview method followed. The procurement pattern by reeling and weaving units were identified are channel-1 Farmers -^ Government cocoon market^ Reelers and channel-I Government Silk exchange -^ Weaver and channel-II Registered dealers -^ Weavers. The financial performance of reeling and weaving units showed relatively more efficient in charaka and cottage units than the multiend units and they maintained the specific trend throughout the year and liquid ratio did not affect the solvency position of the units. The total cost of production of silk by three different types of reeling units were (Rs. 1261.4/kg) multiend, (Rs. 1183.50/kg of silk) in cottage and (Rs. 881.60 /kg of silk) in charaka respectively. Similarly, in weaving units, the total cost of production of per saree was Rs. 990 in power loom and Rs. 1866.00 in handloom respectively. The problems in all the stages of silk reeling and weaving processes are lack of quality cocoons/silk yarn, lack of institutional credit, owing the cottage based silk industry needs to entrepreneurs status by Government, restructuring industry with appropriate support for silk industry."
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    BRAND PREFERENCE OF FERTILIZERS BY THE FARMERS IN HAVERI DISTRICT
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2003) Savanur, Chandrashekhar D; Karnool, N N
    "The study on brand preferences of fertilizers by farmers was undertaken in the year 2002-03 in six taluks of Haveri district. Tabular analysis was used for analysing consumption pattern of NPK fertilizers in Karnataka as a whole, as well as in Haveri district. Regression analysis was used for estimation of variation in consumption pattern of fertilizers with respect to price variation and to estimate brand loyalty and dealer loyalty. Compound growth rate analysis was used for demand projections of different brands of fertilizers. The findings of the study indicated that NPK usage pattern in Karnataka had positive growth rate (13.43%) over the years (1992-2002). Amongst all the three major nutrients, usage of nitrogenous fertilizer showed highest positive growth rate (14.75%) followed by phosphatic (13.09%) and potassic fertilizers (8.15%). In Haveri district, it was observed that usage of nitrogenous (7.24%) and phosphatic (4.03%) fertilizers had positive growth rates. But, potassic fertilizer showed negative growth rate (-1.27%). It was noticed that levels of NPK usage under irrigated conditions in case of cash crops, cereals, pulses and oilseeds were relatively high as compared to rainfed conditions. As far as market share of different brands was concerned SPIC fertilizer company had the major market share in urea, DAP (Indian) and DAP (imported), retained first position and was placed in second position in MOP and 20:20:0 types of fertilizers. In case of MOP, IPL had the highest market share. DMCC retained its first position in both SSP (granular) and SSP (powder) fertilizer, ZIL, in 19:9:19, IFFCO in 14:28:14. RCF, DFPCL and GNFC companies had monopoly in supply of 15:15:15, 23:23:0 and CAN fertilizers, respectively in Haveri district. Retailer was the main source of information about different brands followed by peer group and progressive farmer. Brand loyalty and dealer loyalty of farmers was mainly influenced by good quality followed by retailer suggestion."
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    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING UNITS IN BANGALORE DISTRICT - A SECTORIAL ANALYSIS
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2003) Manjunatha, P V; Yeledhalli, R A
    "Fruit and vegetable processing industry in India derives its significance from its potential for employment at low capital cost, use of local resources, possibilities for forward and backward linkages and its scope for earning foreign exchange. The present study makes an attempt to assess the performance of the fruits and vegetable processing units in the private and public sectors of Bangalore district. The objectives were to study the investment pattern, the pattern of procurement of raw materials, economic aspects of processing units, the marketing pattern and business performance, all of which were analysed by employing the techniques of tabular analysis and business ratios. The procurement of raw materials was 4304.74 tonnes, valued at Rs. 476.94 lakhs and 220.38 tonnes, valued at Rs. 7.25 lakhs, respectively by the private and public sector units. The total cost of processing on an average amounted to Rs. 31147.38 and Rs. 30121.13 per tonne in private and public sector units, respectively. The average net returns per tonne of processed product was found higher in private unit (Rs. 1147.33/tonne) as compared to public sector unit (Rs. -979.56/tonne). Private sector unit marketed major quantity of finished products through channel-Il (exporters), whereas channel-1 (dealer) was the only channel in public sector unit. Capacity utilization was high in private sector unit (45.65%) and lower in public sector unit (18.29%). Overall business performance of the private sector unit was more efficient than public sector unit. Problems regarding infrastructural facility, procurement and marketing were considered as the most important problems."
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    MANAGEMENT OF LOCALLY PRODUCED AGRO PROCESSED PRODUCTS IN DHARWAD DISTRICT
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2004) Purushottam, Wankar Naresh; Yeledhalli, R A
    ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE
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    MARKET INTEGRATION FOR MAJOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN KOLAR DISTRICT
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, DHARWAD, 2005) Yogisha, G M; Karnool, N N
    "Markel integration concept explain the relationship between two markets that are spatially or temporally separated. One of the common mdicators of an efficient functioning of the markets is the existence of high degree of integration among them. Mixed trend was noticed in arrivals and prices of the all the commodities in all the markets. Majority of the markets shown increasing trend in arrivals and prices in the later periods. Arrivals of potato was maximum during September and November in Bangalore market whereas in other markets it Wcis during Februaiy and March. Prices of potato found highest during off season and lowest during harvest period. Arrivals of onion, ragi and groundnut found maximum during harvesting months. Groundnut prices remained unchanged irrespective of increase or decrease in the arrivals. Uneven cycles were found in all the markets for all the commodities. Negative association between arrivals and prices was found in ciU the commodities in the selected markets except Srinivaspur and Bangalore. Positive correlation was found in arrivals and prices of groundnut in Bangalore market and Srinivsapur market revealed that the arrivals and prices of ragi and onion responded in the same direction. Distributed lag results of potato prices revealed that the Chikkaballapur took less than a day to transfer the price signals from Bangalore market followed by Srinivasapur (3.48 days), Chintamani (13.03 days) and Kolar (16.18 days). In case of onion Chikkaballapur took 1.38 days followed by Chintamani (4.38 days), Kolar (7.45 days) and Srinivaspur (7,93 daj^s) to reflect the Bangalore onion prices. Kolar took 8.339 days to reflect Bangalore ragi prices and more number of days was observed in Srinivaspur market. In case of groundnut prices Kolar took less than 6 days and it was highest (16.01 days) in Srinivaspur market."
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    MARKETING MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY PRODUCTS - A CASE STUDY ON IMPACT OF BIRD FLU IN DHARWAD DISTRICT
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, DHARWAD, 2005) Ramdurg; Khan, H S S; Ajay J
    "Animal product are the traditional sources of food products consumed by peoples since pre-historic times. They provide essential aminoacids, minerals, fats and vitamins. The spread of avian influenza in chickens across neighbouring countries has drastically reduced the .consumption of poultry eggs and meat in the country. In this context, the present study was conducted in Dharwad-Hubli twin cities during the year 2003-04. The necessary primary data was collected from the individual and bulk consumers and the various market intermediaries. The overall consumption of chicken and egg during bird flu was decreased as compared to before bird flu. In case of individual consumers chicken consumption during bird flu was decreased to 68.67 per cent and 39.74 per cent in eggs as compared to before bird flu. In case of bulk consumers chicken consumption during bird flu was decreased to 54.66 per cent and 8.33 per cent in eggs as compared to before bird flu. The overall reduction in the consumption was mainly due to the fear. The similar impact was observed on sale and purchase by the market intermediaries due to lower demand during the period. The source of information about bird flu was from the mass media communications. About 68.33 per cent of the individual consumer and 60 per cent of bulk consumer gathered the bird flu information through mass media like TV, Radio, Newspapers etc., Most of the consumers (76.66 %) shifted their consumption to other products like mutton (46.66%), beef (40 %) and fish (21.66%) during bird flu and about 20 per cent of the consumers prefer to purchase chicken and eggs from hygienic sources and the impact is over come by giving awareness programmes about bird flu for farmers, consumers as well as market intermediaries."
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    MARKETING MANAGEMENT OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCE IN GOKAK TALUK (KARNATAKA)
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, DHARWAD, 2005) Krishna, K B; Vijayakumar, H S
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    ANALYSIS OF EXPORT AND PRICING OF BLACK PEPPER
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, DHARWAD, 2005) Varuna, V S; Yeledhalli, N A
    "Black pepper is a 'King of Spice', the export performance and pricing of black pepper were analyzed by highlighting the growth in area, production and productivity. The growth in export quality, value and unit value, the direction of trade and the relationship between domestic (Cochin) and international (New York) market prices have been analysed. Secondary data for the period from 1980-81 to 2002-03 was made use for the study. Further, the analysis is made for both pre and post-liberalization period. The exponential growth function, Markov Chain analysis and Co-integration techniques were used. The results revealed that a significant growth in area, production and productivity of black pepper. The results for pre and post-liberalization period showed that during pre-liberalization period, the growth rates recorded were higher and significant for area (5.64) and production (8.06) compared to post-liberalization period due to the stiff competition from different black pepper, producing countries, which lead to decline in the growth rate. The export quantity of pepper showed a negative growth rate (-0.197). Whereas, export value (10.07) and unit value (10.29) of pepper showed positive and significant growth mainly due to the increasing quality consciousness at international market. Compared to the pre-liberalization period, the post-liberalization period showed lesser growth in both export quantity and value, due to existence of stiff competition from different black pepper exporting countries at the international market level. The Markov Chain analysis revealed that Canada and USA were the major importers of Indian pepper mainly due to their preference for the high quality Indian pepper compared to the pepper of other exporting countries. Co-integration between black pepper prices in Cochin and New York markets showed negati\/e and significant at the order of integration 1 and both the market were integrated and also the law of one price (LOP) holds good."
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    MANAGEMENT OF DAIRY PROCESSING UNITS : A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CO-OPERATIVE AND PRIVATE MILK PROCESSING UNITS
    (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, DHARWAD, 2004) Houde; Sonnad, J S; Siddaram H
    "Today, India is the largest milk producer in the world with record production of 91.5 million tonnes and stands first in world milk production with a share of about 14 per cent. Karnataka state stands sixth in milk production (4.5 million tonnes). The basic functions of any dairy enterprises are procurement, processing and marketing. This type of operation is known as ""Anand pattern of dairying"". The objectives were to study investment pattern, procurement management, processing management, financial management, marketing management and the problems faced by the units. The primary data regarding investment pattern was obtained from the relevant records maintained by the selected two units for the period of 2002-03 and relating to procurement of raw materials, processing and marketing of dairy products and financial aspects were collected from two units for a period of three years i.e., 2000-2003. The results showed that on an average the investment in cooperative unit was Rs. 3 crores and in private unit it was Rs. 5 crores. The cost of procurement of raw material in co-operative and private units were Rs. 2024.03 and Rs. 3085.39 per tonne respectively. The total cost of processing of raw milk per tonne was Rs. 6098.25 in co-operative unit compared to Rs. 5687.88 in private unit. The average net returns per tonnes of processed product was Rs. 4116.97 in co-operative unit and Rs. 3275.97 in private unit. The cost of carrying inventory in co-operative unit was Rs. 2022.36 whereas Rs. 2300.21 in private unit. Both the units sell the finished products through only one channel (Processor- Distributors/Dealers - Retailers - Consumers). The capacity utilization in co-operative unit was found to be 58.25 per cent and in private unit it is 46.62 per cent. The overall business performance of these two units found to be satisfactory."