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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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Subject: Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation × Author: ANUP KATTI × End date: 2025 × Start date: 2023 ×
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    PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF RAISINS IN VIJAYAPUR DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA – AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
    (2023-02-07) ANUP KATTI; Dr. G. M. GADDI
    In recent years, stagnant production, increased demand, and price volatility of grapes and raisins have become the major concerns for producers and all the stakeholders in marketing. The present study on production and marketing of raisins was conducted in Vijayapur district of Karnataka using both the primary and secondary data. The results of the study showed that growth rate of area, production and productivity of raisins in Vijayapur district were increasing, with medium level of instability. The cost and returns analysis revealed that variable cost was the major contributor (₹ 347,007.02 per ha) compared to fixed cost (₹ 149,033.69 per ha) in the total cost (₹ 496,040.70) of grapes cultivation. Farmer require about Nine Lakh rupees to establish raisin processing unit, further, the proportion of variable cost was 95 per cent in the total cost of raisin production of Rs.8.18 lakhs. Mapping of value chain in production of raisins in Vijayapur district identified two marketing channels and the channel with commission agent and retailer between producer and consumer was more predominant. Major problems reported by the respondents included non-availability of labour during peak crop season, heavy initial investment, expensive processing infrastructure, high price of chemicals and lack of supportive government schemes in raisin production. While in marketing of raisins, farmers stated high price fluctuation, inadequate market infrastructure, lack of cold storage facilities, poor competition among traders, non-availability of quality packing material, lack of awareness about benefits of