Development of agriculture value chains as a strategy for enhancing farmers’ income

Chengappa, P.G.

doi:10.5958/0974-0279.2018.00001.0

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“…Such efforts empower farmers and local communities, which is consistent with food security requirements [17,18]. In the economic dimension, organic farming is a practical approach for enhancing the overall farm income and increasing the living standards of small and marginal farmers [18,19]. Organic market has been developing dynamically and gained considerable momentum in all over the world in recent years, in particular, USA.…”

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Extension Agents’ Perceptions of the Role of Extension Services in Organic Agriculture: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

2021

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Extension services (ES) play a crucial role in addressing the various needs of organic farmers and little is known about the extension agents’ (EA’s) perceptions of organic agriculture and the role of ES in organic agriculture. This study investigated EA’s perceptions of the role of ES in organic agriculture. Data were collected via a questionnaire, which was sent electronically to all enlisted extension agents in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. In total, 69 extension agents completed the questionnaire, representing a 54% response rate. Overall, extension agents had slightly positive attitudes toward organic farming but were unsure about their role and participation in this. Furthermore, their perceptions of the role of ES in organic agriculture significantly varied according to their age, work experience in organic agriculture, and education level. These findings have implications for the design of future training programs for the professional development of extension agents and will enable planners, policy makers, and related ministries to devise viable and workable policies and plans that truly reflect the concerns and challenges of extension agents and consider the skills of extension agents that need to be improved. This research will also have positive implications for the national organic agriculture policy, as it provides research-based information on the actual players in the farming systems of Saudi Arabia.

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Extension Agents’ Perceptions of the Role of Extension Services in Organic Agriculture: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

2021

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“…It warrants steps to reduce the influence of the intermediaries. Further, creating awareness on the importance of value creation and value capturing, and sensitizing actors the agricultural value chain is recommended for strong linkage between agribusiness and farmers to enhance their income (Chengappa 2017).…”

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Fruit marketing, its efficiency and supply chain constraints in India: A case study

Chand¹,

Suresh²,

Dastagiri³

et al. 2021

Indian J Agri Sci

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Study investigated the agribusiness opportunities, marketing channels and marketing efficiency of different supply chain systems for two important fruit crops kinnow and aonla (Indian gooseberry) in Rajasthan. Two districts, viz. Sriganganagar and Jaipur, having highest area under cultivation of these crops in the state, were purposively selected. Information was collected from 120 farmers, 30 wholesalers (traders/Contractors) and 30 retailers during the year 2009-2011 for both the crops. Further 25% of sample households were again revisited during 2019-20 to find changes in marketing of these selected fruit crops. The producers' share in consumer's rupee was 32% and 28% for kinnow and aonla, respectively. The marketing efficiency index in dominant channel was 0.48 in kinnow and 0.38 in aonla. The most common and important constraint in marketing of fruits was cartelisation among traders. The imperfect market structure forces the farmers to enter into a forward contract that sets a minimum price, rather at the dissatisfaction of the farmer, as an insurance against possible lower price at later stages. Establishment of multi-fruit processing units in production area, development of infrastructure at major market centres, and establishing export value chain for kinnow and necessary support/incentives for orchard management for timely disposal of kinnow fruits are suggested as strategies to improve the marketing efficiency.

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“…Under contract farming, farmers and private players (large retailers, aggregators, agribusiness firms, etc.) contract to grow crops at a price they mutually agree to; contract farming has improved efficiency, productivity, and farmer income and lowered transaction costs (Kalamkar 2012;Barrett et al 2012;Birthal, Jha, and Singh 2007;Kumar et al 2019;Swain 2016;Chengappa 2018). Some challenges-like input pricing, delay in input delivery, and upfront investment-remain, but these are manageable.…”

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“…Value chains strengthen forward and backward linkages and constitute an important catalyst in enhancing farmers' income (Chengappa 2018). Interactions with value chain actors across all crop types, and the complementary services they provide (inputs, credit, information, extension, etc.…”

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Interlink between factor and product markets: Opportunity for the future of Indian agriculture

Cariappa¹,

Chandel²

2020

Agricultural Economics Research Review

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Farm households' choice of where to sell the product (marketing channel) is endogenous to the decision of where to buy inputs (selection of an input source). Using the latest National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Situation Assessment Survey data, and endogenous switching probit regression (ESPR), this study evaluates the impact of input market selection on the choice of (formal) product market. Compared to farm households selling to informal markets, those selling to formal product markets had significantly higher profit per unit of land. Households buying inputs from formal sources like cooperatives and government agencies were 50% more likely to choose formal channels.

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Development of agriculture value chains as a strategy for enhancing farmers’ income

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Extension Agents’ Perceptions of the Role of Extension Services in Organic Agriculture: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

Extension Agents’ Perceptions of the Role of Extension Services in Organic Agriculture: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

Fruit marketing, its efficiency and supply chain constraints in India: A case study

Interlink between factor and product markets: Opportunity for the future of Indian agriculture

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