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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru
University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.
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ThesisItem Open Access CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN BENGALURU CITY(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2016-08-10) APARNA, K. S.; Nagaraja, G. N.The present study was conducted to know the Consumption pattern of fruits and vegetables in Bengaluru city. The study revealed that the important factors influencing the consumers to consume fruits and vegetables are consumer’s perception, health consciousness, convenience, affordability, nutrition, diet requirement and source of energy. About 66.67 per cent of consumers consume fruits once a day followed by 27.78 per cent two times a day and 5.56 per cent all three times a day. 50 Per cent of consumers consume vegetables twice a day, 38.89 per cent all three times a day and 11.11 per cent only once a day. 53.33 per cent of the consumers buy fruits and vegetables as and when needed, 26.67 per cent of consumers buy once in two days, 11.11 per cent of consumers buy daily and 8.89 per cent of the consumers buy weekly once. 54.44 per cent of households prefer modern retail stores with least preference to online shopping. The majority 77.78 per cent consumers prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, 22.22 per cent of consumers prefer cut fruits and vegetables. High price of fruits and vegetables and nonavailability of required quality and type of fruits and vegetables are the major constraints faced by the consumers. From this it can be suggested that the modern retail outlets can display nutritional value and advantages of consuming fruits and vegetables to influence consumers to purchase fruits and vegetables.ThesisItem Open Access SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF BIO-CRAFT PRODUCTS FROM SILK WASTE COCOONS(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2017-09-25) RAJESAB NADAF; Gracy, C.P.The study was conducted to know the utilization of cut/pierced mulberry silkworm cocoons obtained from grainages as decorative crafts from handicrafts makers. The data from three handicrafts units and 30 randomly selected customers were obtained from Kolar, Chikkaballapura and Mysore districts of Karnataka.Silk cocoon handicraft articles like garlands, different types of flowers, artisans and flower pots were designed. The average capital requirement to start the business was around Rs.36,000 which resulted in a business turnover of Rs. 9,38,424. Bio-craft units yield 5-6 per cent net returns on initial investment. The net profitability index for cocoon garland was 1.28, whereas individual flowers and other craft items showed 1.26 and 1.31 net profits for every rupee cost. Majority of the customers preferred single flowers (93.3 %) while cocoon artisans (26.6 %) was the least preferred bio-craft item. Fishbein-Rosenberg model for customer importance rank of silk cocoon handicrafts characteristics revealed that single flowers with an importance coefficient of 0.708 was the most preferred followed by designed mud pots (0.587). Short inventory, quick turnover and consistent consumer demand for cocoon craft are the strengths of bio-craft units. Lack of skilled designers was the major constraint followed by too much hardship in sale of handicrafts.ThesisItem Open Access SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF BUTTON ROSES IN CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2019-11-13) SUNIL KUMAR, N.; Ganapathy, M.S.Chikkaballapur district is well known for flower production and it grows in a wide range of climatic conditions. The study aims to analyse the socio-economic profile, backward linkages, forward linkages and constraints in supply chain of button rose. The sample size of the study was 60 button rose farmers and data was subjected to descriptive statistics and Garrett’s ranking techniques. Majority of button rose growers belongs to small and marginal farmers category in study area. The average area under button rose was 2.78 acres. The study indicates that the main source of credit for button rose growers was from traders and majority of farmers depends on traders for market information. The farmers purchase agricultural inputs and machineries from taluk level traders. Major varieties cultivated were mango gold, merabull and vanish. The benefit cost ratio of button rose worked out to 1.41:1. Button rose farmers sold their produce through three channels i.e. channel I: producer Commission Agent/Traders Retailers Consumer. Channel II: Producer Distant Market Wholesaler Retailer Consumer. Channel III: Producer Village trader Distant Market Retailer Consumer. About 60.00 per cent of farmers sell their produce through channel I followed by channel III (38.33 %) and through channel II (31.66 %). Scarcity of water and damage due to pest and diseases are the major constraints in production of button rose and price fluctuation due to seasonal glut and high marketing costs are the major constraints in marketing of button rose. The study indicates that the crop has good commercial potential and area under this crop is increasing significantly in study area.ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON RETAIL BUSINESS OF AGRI-INPUT DEALERS IN CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2019-11-28) ABHISHEK, V.; Pillegowda, S. M.The present study analysed the retail business of agri input dealers in Chikkaballapur district. The results reveal 46.67 per cent of dealers belonged to middle age group (36-50) years followed by 36.67 per cent youth (18-35 years) and 16.67 per cent old age group (>50 years). It is noticed that 100 per cent of respondents have education level of high school and above, dealers have gone under diploma course which was made compulsory by the Government. The maximum market shares of seed companies handled by the dealers goes to Syngenta India Ltd. with a share of 19.60 per cent, in fertilizer companies Zuari Agro Chemical Ltd. stands with a share of 25.27 per cent and in agro chemical companies the Bayer Crop Science company stands first in the sale of agro chemicals with a share of 19.21 per cent. It was observed that sole proprietorship of retailing in agri input is far better than partnership business. The study analysed the retail business in which the total cost incurred by an input dealer was Rs. 6,51,567 and the annual turnover by dealer was 2.4 crore and net returns was 12,68,433. The returns per Rs. of expenditure was found to be 2.94. The frequently used promotional strategy by the agri-input companies was field visits/field day, whereas demonstrations were occasionally used to promote new products. The top three constraints faced by dealers are non-repayment of credit by the farmers followed by very low margin and competition from other dealers.ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF CARROT IN KOLAR DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2019-11-12) AKSHAY KUMAR, A.; . RAMESH KUMAR, S.CThe present study was conducted to assess the production and marketing of carrot in Kolar district of Karnataka. The primary data was collected from 60 farmers and 40 market intermedediaries. The study revealed that the cost of cultivation per acre was Rs.1,30,466. The average yield per acre was 7.37 tonnes which accrued a gross return of Rs.2,09,748 per acre and net return per acre was Rs.79,282. The return per rupee invested was Rs.1.61. About 67% of the farmers sold through channel-II (Producer- Pre harvest contractor - commission agent cum wholesaler - retailer - consumer) and about 33% in channel-I (Producer- Commission agent- Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer). Price spread was higher in channel-I (Rs.17,607 per tonne) compared to channel-II (Rs.12,306 per tonne). This is due to more number of market intermediaries in channel-I. The Producers share in consumer’s rupee was 38.13 and 56.76 in channel-I and channel-II respectively. Damage due to diseases and pests, scarcity of skilled labour, expensive inputs, scarcity of Farm Yard Manure, and lack of availability of seeds were the major production constraints. The major constraints related to marketing were lower prices due to seasonal glut, long distance to market, higher marketing costs, inadequate transportation facilities, cost of loading and unloading and more commission charges. In order to improve the productivity and profitability timely extension support is essential for the Kolar farmers.ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF PULSES IN TUMAKURU DISTRICT(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2019-12-31) REKHA, B. S.; GANAPATHY, M. S.Pulses are one of the important food crops globally due to higher protein content. Pulses are an important group of crops in India, which is also responsible for yielding large financial gains to exporters. Pulses are the major sources of protein in the diet of all categories of people. Pulses form an integral part of the Indian diet, providing much needed protein to the carbohydrate rich diet. The main objectives of the present study were the production, marketing, and consumption pattern of pulses in Tumakuru district. The data was collected through pre-tested questionnaire from each of taluk which 20 pulse consumers and producers were selected from a sample size made up to 120 and was analyzed using percentage analysis and Garrett’s ranking technique. The results indicated that natural properties of consumption pattern of pulses. A majority of respondents consume green gram and chickpea. 50 per cent both tables and snack purpose in marketing channel 2 is prefer rather than channel 1. Price spread was higher in channel-II(Rs.5920) compared to channel 1(Rs.90000) Consumption of pulses were more in rural area compared to urban areas because they more more junk foods. So it is necessary to processe more products from the pulses for the betterment of life.ThesisItem Open Access MARKET DYNAMICS AND PRICE FORECASTING OF RED GRAM IN KARNATAKA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2019-11-27) BHARATH, V.; Ganesamoorthi, S.Agriculture prices plays an important role in the economy of India. They affect production decisions of farmers and their incomes. For the present study, major markets for red gram were selected on the basis of maximum quantity of market arrivals viz., Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Bidar and Yadgiri. The secondary data on monthly arrivals and prices of red gram were collected from the register maintained in selected APMC’s. And later these data were subjected to various statistical analysis. Production of red gram in the state increased at rate of 4.63 per cent per annum, due to significant growth rate of 2.14 per cent per annum in area under red gram, productivity growth rate of 3.42 per cent during study period from 1998-2016. Seasonality in redgram arrivals was witnessed in all the selected markets. The seasonal indices of red gram prices in selected markets revealed that prices and arrivals were in peaks from January to April. In all the above markets, arrivals started rising from December and continued up to March. This could be due to fact that harvesting starts from December in all the selected markets areas. The highest arrivals were recorded during January. Seasonal indices for the redgram price were in the same assortment over the years. All the markets showed an increasing trend in the prices of red gram in the future predicted period up to December 2025.ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF MUSHROOM IN BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2019-11-21) MANOHARA, K.S.; Nagaraj, K. H.The study was conducted to assess the production and marketing of mushroom in Bengaluru Rural district of Karnataka. The primary data was collected through personal interview method from 30 mushroom growers, 10 commission agents/wholesalers, 10 Retailers and 30 consumers. The study revealed that 73.34 per cent of the respondents were growing button mushroom and 26.66 per cent were growing oyster mushroom. The cost of cultivation for 500 kg capacity mushroom unit was Rs.33411.50. The average yield per farm was 480 kg, which accounts for the gross return of Rs.77040.00 per farm and net return of Rs.45108.50. The return per rupee investment was Rs.3.20. About 43.33 per cent of the growers sold through channel-II (Producer-Commission agent/ Wholesaler-Retailer-Consumer), followed by 36.67 per cent in channel-III (ProducerRetailer-Consumer) and remaining 20.00 per cent of the growers sold through channel I (Producer-Consumer). Producers share in consumers rupee was more in channel-I (94.62% per kg) compared to other two channels. This is due to less number of intermediaries in channel-I. The major constraints in production were contamination of crop bags and limited knowledge about cultivation. Less knowledge about marketing, exploitation by middlemen, limited cold storage facility and non availability of proper agency for mushroom purchase were the constraints related to marketing. Appropriate training programmes have to be organized for mushroom growers to build their capacity in the area of production and marketing of mushroom.ThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF HONEY IN KODAGU DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2019-10-15) RAGHAVENDRA, P. K.; Ramesh Kumar, S. C.The present study aimed at analysing production and marketing of honey in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Primary data were collected from 60 beekeepers and 5 market intermediaries from Kodagu district. The production of honey varied over the years with a CAGR of 17.57 per cent and7.86 per cent for India and Karnataka respectively for the reference period (2005–2018). The total initial investment cost incurred per hive of beekeeping was estimated to be ` 7,093.44/- and net returns from second year of investment was ` 4,677.70/-. The NPV per hive was ` 20,712.58/-, BCR was 3.61 and the IRR was found to be 62 per cent, indicating that the investment on beekeeping was financially viable. 38 per cent of the beekeepers sold their produce through channel IV and channel II (35.00 %) followed by channel III (20.00 %) and channel I (6.00 %).The producer’s share in consumer’s rupee was found highest in channel IV (100 %) followed by channel II (77.77 %), channel I (70.00 %) and channel III (63.63 %). Price spread in channel IV was found to be zero due to absence of market intermediaries and it ranged from ` 100 to ` 200 in case of other channels. Among the production constraints, Brood disease and inadequate availability of bee colonies were the major constraints faced by beekeepers. Untimely market information and low price of honey due to adulteration were the major marketing constraints faced by the beekeepers.