ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN MARKETING OF GRAPE AND LIME IN BIJAPUR MARKET, KARNATAKA
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1999
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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Abstract
Karnataka is one of the progressive states with great potential for horticultural development. Among the different districts in the state,
Bijapur district is known for the production of fruit crops, particularly grapes and lime. In spite of this, considerable loss is observed due to
improper post-harvest handling. The present study was conducted in Bijapur market of Kamataka to assess the economics of post-harvest
losses in marketing of grape and lime.
A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for the selection of samples. The data collected was subjected to growth rate analysis and
tabular analysis.
The results of growth rate analysis with respect to area, production and productivity of major fruit crops showed mixed results. The area and
production of ber, lime, grape, mango and pomegranate showed positive growth whereas in the case of banana, area and production were
declining in Bijapur district. Except in grapes and pomegranate, positive growth in productivity could be seen in other fruits. In the state, negative
growth was observed only in the case of area under citrus fruits and productivity of pomegranate.
The post-harvest losses in grapes at farm level amounted to
Rs.3624.63 per farm (Rs.5548.83/ha). The monetary' worth of losses suffered by pre-harvest contractor, commission agent-cum-wholesaler
and retailer was to the tune of Rs. 14,778.50, Rs.62,534.40 and Rs. 1307.84 respectively. The estimation of post-harvest losses in lime
worked out to be Rs.3562 per farm (Rs.4092/ha). The losses suffered by commission agent and retailer were valued at Rs. 1,63,112 and
Rs. 1665.96, respectively. The producer's share in consumers' rupee varied from 58.13 percent to 74.79 percent in the two channels studied under grape marketing
whereas it was 61.12 percent in the lone channel studied under lime marketing. The opinion survey revealed problems like frequent price
fluctuations, lack of cold storage facility, high commission charges etc., which required immediate attention of policy makers.
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