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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 Embargo ASSESSMENT OF SOIL QUALITY THROUGH MINIMUM DATA SET IN INTENSE TOMATO GROWING SOILS OF CHINTAMANI TALUK, KARNATAKA(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2022-12-26) DEEPA SHETTAR; Naveen, D.V.An experiment entitled “assessment of soil quality through minimum data set in intense tomato growing soils of Chintamani taluk, Karnataka” was conducted. Free survey conducted for soil sampling during the year 2021. The soils of Chintamani taluk were heterogeneous in nature. Yearly two times tomato growing soils were found to possess optimum soil properties viz., bulk density ( Mg m-3), Maximum water holding capacity (MWHC) (35.36 %), porosity (36.08 %), pH (6.41), electrical conductivity (0.46 dS m-1), organic carbon (0.43 %), available nitrogen (236.87 kg ha-1), phosphorus (AP) (66.25 kg ha-1), potassium (AK) ( 321.78 kg ha-1) and sulphur (18.75 mg kg-1), exchangeable calcium (7.11 meq 100 g soil-1) and magnesium (3.63 meq100g soil-1) and micronutrients compared to yearly one and three times tomato growing soils. In PCA technique the 26 soil properties were reduced to Minimum Data Set explaining the variation 35.32 %, 32.14 % and 27.64 % in yearly one, two and three times tomato growing soils. MWHC, Alkali phosphatase, Volume of expansion, AK and boron are the soil quality indicators of cumulative tomato growing soils. From this data it can be concluded that tomato can grow two times per year it will not affect soil quality parameters as well as yield of tomato, but yearly three times tomato growing soils have an adverse effect on soil quality and yield parameters in intense tomato growing soilsThesisItem Embargo The present study was conducted in South Transect of Bengaluru covering Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts. The study analysed the backward and forward linkages, financial viability, and production efficiency of goat enterprise; marketing of goat; consumer preference for goat meat; and production and marketing constraints of goat enterprise. The primary data was collected from 40 goat farmers, 90 consumers, and ten butcher-cum-traders. The backward linkages in goat enterprise included sourcing of credit, goats, fodder, feed, water, labour, and veterinary care; while the forward linkages included sale of goats and manure. The total cost incurred and gross returns realised per annum for rearing a flock size of 33 goats was Rs. 2,26,950.18/- and Rs. 2,97,090/- respectively, resulting in net returns of Rs. 70,139.82/-. At 12 per cent discount rate, the NPW, BCR, and IRR were found to be Rs. 89,351.75/-, 1.08, and 25.02 per cent, respectively, indicating financial viability of goat rearing. The cost of labour and fodder cost were the important factors which had positive impact on returns from goat rearing. Two marketing channels were prevalent, viz., Channel I: Farmer – Farmer / Consumer and Channel II: Farmer – Butcher – Consumer. Freshness was the major factor influencing the consumption of goat meat. High mortality rate of kids was the major production constraint while lack of market information was the major marketing constraint faced by goat rearers. The study recommended conduct of animal health camps on a regular basis and training programmes on scientific rearing of goats by the authorities concerned.(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2022-12-26) SUSHMITHA CHENGAPPA, A.; GIRISH, M.R.The present study was conducted in South Transect of Bengaluru covering Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts. The study analysed the backward and forward linkages, financial viability, and production efficiency of goat enterprise; marketing of goat; consumer preference for goat meat; and production and marketing constraints of goat enterprise. The primary data was collected from 40 goat farmers, 90 consumers, and ten butcher-cum-traders. The backward linkages in goat enterprise included sourcing of credit, goats, fodder, feed, water, labour, and veterinary care; while the forward linkages included sale of goats and manure. The total cost incurred and gross returns realised per annum for rearing a flock size of 33 goats was Rs. 2,26,950.18/- and Rs. 2,97,090/- respectively, resulting in net returns of Rs. 70,139.82/-. At 12 per cent discount rate, the NPW, BCR, and IRR were found to be Rs. 89,351.75/-, 1.08, and 25.02 per cent, respectively, indicating financial viability of goat rearing. The cost of labour and fodder cost were the important factors which had positive impact on returns from goat rearing. Two marketing channels were prevalent, viz., Channel I: Farmer – Farmer / Consumer and Channel II: Farmer – Butcher – Consumer. Freshness was the major factor influencing the consumption of goat meat. High mortality rate of kids was the major production constraint while lack of market information was the major marketing constraint faced by goat rearers. The study recommended conduct of animal health camps on a regular basis and training programmes on scientific rearing of goats by the authorities concerned.ThesisItem Embargo ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF BACKYARD POULTRY ENTERPRISE - A STUDY IN SOUTH BENGALURU(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2022-12-26) POOJA HANDIGUND; Mamatha GirishThe present study was conducted in South Bengaluru including Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts. The study aimed at estimating the profitability of backyard poultry enterprise; analyzing the marketing of backyard poultry birds and eggs; assessing the women participation in backyard poultry rearing; analyzing the consumer preference for backyard poultry birds and eggs; examining the constraints in production and marketing of backyard poultry birds and eggs. The primary data was collected from 40 backyard poultry rearers, 90 consumers, five butchers and five traders. The total cost incurred per annum for rearing a flock size of 28 birds was found to be Rs. 8,711.02/- and the annual gross returns obtained from sale of hen, cock, eggs and manure was Rs. 21,000/- resulting in net returns of Rs. 12,288.98/- demonstrating the financial viability of backyard poultry rearing. Three marketing channels of birds were prevalent in the study area viz., Channel I: Farmer – Consumer; Channel II: Farmer – Trader – Consumer; and Channel III: Farmer – Trader – Butcher Consumer. Majority of the respondents exclusively retained the birds for household consumption. Women (62.50 %) were significantly involved in rearing when compared to men. Nutritional value and taste were the major factors influencing the consumption of backyard poultry birds and eggs. Incidence of diseases was the major production constraint and price fluctuation was the major marketing constraint. The study suggested for community-based approaches like Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to earn higher economic returns from production and marketing of backyard poultry birds and eggsThesisItem Open Access PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF MAIZE IN HASSAN DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA- AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS(University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2022-01-14) MEGHANA, S. R.; G. M. GADDIThe present study on production and marketing of maize in Hassan district used both the secondary data (relating to area, production, productivity, arrivals and prices of maize) and primary data (60 maize growers and 30 market intermediaries). Results of the study indicated that area and production of maize decreased by 7.90 per cent and 7.10 per cent while productivity was marginally increased (0.94 %) during 2007-2017 in Karnataka. Maize arrivals and prices in Channaraypatna market showed variation during study period (2008 to 2019) with higher seasonal indices for arrivals and prices during the month of January (After harvesting) and the least during the month of August (coinciding with sowing season). The Johansen co-integration test revealed long run equilibrium between Hassan, Davangere and Bagalkot markets. Farmers incurred a total cost of Rs.37044 per acre in maize cultivation with B:C ratio of 1.20 indicating cultivation of maize is profitable. Majority (73.33 %) of the farmers preferred Channel I (Farmers→Village traders→Wholesalers→ Processing unit) compared to Channel II (16.67 %) and Channel III (10 %). However, the PSCR (31.68 %) and Acharya’s marketing efficiency coefficient (0.46) were relatively higher in Channel-III compared to other channels. Scarcity of labour, high wage rate, fluctuation in price and high commission charges were the problems reported by respondents. Hence, there is a need to establish agro-processing which would benefit all the stakeholder in maize marketing viz., producer-farmers by ensuring better prices, traders and processors to enjoy benefits of economies of scale.ThesisItem Embargo A STUDY ON FUNCTIONING OF GOVERNMENT COCOON MARKET, RAMANAGARA, KARNATAKA(2022-12-29) RAKSHITHA. E. GOWDA; Dr. M. S. GanapathyThe functioning of Governemnt Cocoon Market in Ramanagara district of Karnataka state was analysed by examining the trend in arrivals and prices of cocoon; structure and conduct of the market; e-auctioning process; and constraints faced by stakeholders in the market. The primary data was collected from 60 farmers and 30 reelers participating in the cocoon market while the secondary information was collected from the staff and records of the cocoon market, during the year 2022.The arrivals decreased at a meagre CAGR of -0.63 percent, while the price of cross-breed and bivoltine registered a CAGR of 8.48 per cent and 7.42 per cent respectively for the reference period (2006-07 to 2020-21). The cocoon market was oligopolistic in nature as the Gini-coefficient and Concentration ratio was found to be 0.35 and 98.79 per cent respectively. The e-auctioning process was significant with respect to better price realisation; and also helps in analysis of market information. The major constraint faced by farmers of cocoon market was non-remunerative prices, inadequate market support, distant market and delayed payments. The major constraints faced by reelers of cocoon market was low profit margins, low-quality of cocoons, inadequate market support, app-based bidding and inadequate bidding time. The authority concerned may explore the possibility andThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF BANANA IN MYSURU DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2021-12-24) HARSHITHA, M. R.; Ganapathy, M. S.The study was conducted in Mysuru district of Karnataka during 2021-22 to estimate the cost and returns of banana cultivation, identify marketing channels, analyse price spread and constraints in production and marketing. The primary data related to production and marketing of banana cv. Ney Poovan were collected from the randomly selected banana growers and market intermediaries. Total per acre cost of cultivation was Rs. 1,46,196.76 out of which variable and fixed cost were Rs. 1,10,602.35 and Rs.35,594.41 respectively. Human labour was the major item of variable cost constituting 23.82 per cent (Rs.34,827.05). Rental value of land was the major item of fixed cost accounting for 20.86 per cent (Rs.30,500). The average yield obtained was 9.2 tonnes with a gross return of Rs.2,65,357.62, net return of Rs.1,19,160.86 and B:C ratio of 1.81. About 68.33 per cent sold banana in channel-I (involving Pre-harvest contractors) and 31.66 per cent in channel-II (without Pre-harvest contractors). Total marketing cost was Rs.6695/t in channel-I and Rs.6119.78/t in channel-II. Producer’s share was higher in channel-II (77.51%) compared to channel-I (71.85%). Price spread was higher in channel-I (Rs.11295/t) compared to channel-II (Rs.8775/t). Pests & diseases and price fluctuation were the major production and marketing constraints respectively. The study recommended the adoption of improved production technologies to enhance the productivityThesisItem Open Access A STUDY ON PRODUCTION AND CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR MILLETS AND MILLETS BASED PRODUCTS IN BENGALURU CITY(University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2021-12-28) MADHUSHREE, A.; SIDDAYYAThe study was conducted on production and consumer preference for millets and millet based products. From the study it was observed that, the area under millets in India and Karnataka has decreased with CAGR of 3.34 and 3.17 per cent, respectively and production also found similar trend in India and Karnataka with decreased CAGR of 1.45 and 3.19 per cent, respectively. But, the productivity has increased in both, India and Karnataka with a CAGR of 1.95 and 0.02 per cent, respectively over the study period from 2005-06 to 2019-20. The major brands of millets and millet based products available in Bengaluru city were Manna, Jeeni, MTR, Aashirvaad, Siridhanya, Indira’s, Adukale, 24 Mantra and Café Natural. Around 68 per cent of the consumers perceived that, millets provide high amount of energy. The study revealed that, the most preferred millet was finger millet with a mean Garrett’s score of 65.65 and the most preferred millet based product was millet flour with a mean Garrett’s score of 78.30 among consumers. The major factor which influenced the consumer preference for millets and millet based products was health benefits with mean Garrett’s score of 70.10 among consumers. Around 70 per cent of the consumers in Bengaluru city purchased millets and millet based products from super markets as it sells wide range of products under single roof which aids in easy comparison among products.ThesisItem Open Access PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF NCDEX FUTURES AND SPOT TRADING IN SPICES(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2021-12-26) ARPIT JOSHI; Ganapath, M.S.This research is an attempt to assess the performance of spot and futures trading in spices on NCDEX. Price relationship and volatility spillover effect are prominent indicators of the commodity futures market to protect the interest of beneficiaries and to hedge sharp price fluctuations in commodity markets. The study tested price patterns using data for FY2015 to FY2022 daily spot and futures price series of near month contracts. ADF test, Johansen’s cointegration, Granger causality, VECM, EGARCH, Regression and Dollaroffset ratio were computed to examines spot and futures prices for three selected spices, namely jeera (cumin), turmeric and coriander. The results revealed that Turmeric and Coriander had significant bidirectional relationship and Jeera had significant unidirectional relationship between futures and spot market prices. Higher half life (days) values of futures prices (i.e., 18.19, 28.53, 9.14) indicates more stability than spot (i.e., 5.52, 4.36, 8.89) prices of selected spices. Higher asymmetric effect value of spot market (i.e., 7.20, 16.49, 8.38) indicates higher volatility impacts because of noisy shocks than futures (i.e., 4.99, 16.04, 6.48) market. R-square value of more than 0.5 for majority of samples revealed that hedging is an efficient tool for risk management.ThesisItem Open Access PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF RAINFED PADDY- A STUDY IN SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA(University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 2021-12-17) RUQSAR KHANUM; SIDDAYYAThe present study on “Production and Marketing of Rainfed Paddy – A study in Shivamogga district of Karnataka” was carried out using data from 60 rainfed paddy farmers on costs, returns, marketing channels, marketing costs, marketing margins and problems in the production and marketing of rainfed paddy growers using pre-tested schedule. The secondary data on area, production and productivity of rainfed paddy of Shivamogga district of Karnataka were from Department of Agriculture Shivamogga district. The results showed that, compound annual growth rate of area, production and productivity of rainfed paddy in Shivamogga distict of Karnataka was -1.64 per cent, - 0.95 per cent and 0.70 per cent respectively. Per acre gross cropped area was 158.14 acre, net cropped area was 74.33 acre and cropping intensity was 212.75 per cent in study area. The cost of cultivation was Rs. 26,330.65, gross returns was Rs. 38,862.80, net returns was Rs. 12,531.80 and returns per rupee of expenditure was 1.47 of rainfed paddy. Three marketing channels existed for rainfed paddy and showed marketing efficiency of 3.52 (Channel-I), 2.29 (Channel-II) and 2.39 (Channel-III). The production constraints faced by the farmers were damages from insects and pests, labour shortage, aberrant weather condition, lack of timely availability of inputs and high cost of cultivation, while marketing constraints includes price fluctuation, high commission charges, lack of scientific storage and lack of awareness about market information and market news, inadequate and high cost of transportation and poor quality
