GRADING, PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF CASHEWNUTS IN NORTH DISTRICT OF GOA
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2004-01-24
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE
Abstract
Cashew was introduced to India by the Portuguese about 400 years
ago. It plays an important role in the Indian economy as it act as foreign
exchange earner. The quality of agricultural produce brought to the
market by the farmers varies from lot to lot. So it is highly essential to
grade the produce on scientific lines, inorder to get remunerative prices.
So the present study was undertaken to develop grade standard, study
quality price relationship, procurement, processing and marketing
management of cashew processing units in North District of Goa. Out of
42 units in North District of Goa, 15 units were selected randomly. The
primary data was collected through personal interview for the year
1999-2000. Laboratory analysis, indexing, stepwise multiple regression
analysis and tabular presentation were employed for data analysis.
Five grade standards were developed for cashewnut based on
composite index. The results based on price quality relation brought out
that number of nuts, moisture percentage and cutting test reduced the
prices and these factors explained 95 per cent variation. In present study
only two pattern of procurement of cashewnut were followed. The
procurement was maximum in the month of May followed by April. The
total cost of cariying inventory was higher for large units (Rs. 526.92 per
quintal) then small and medium size units. The total cost of cashew
kernel production in cashew processing units was Rs. 4063.22 per
quintal. While net returns was Rs. 125.78 per quintal. On an average
maximum quantity of cashew kernels were marketed through distributor
and the cost of marketing was high in the same (Rs. 98.36/tin). The
major problems faced by the processors were non-availability of raw nuts,
improper grading of raw nuts and high working capital.
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