In order to curb post-harvest losses of horticultural produce and attract private investment in the horticulture industry, the National Horticulture Board (NHB) had initiated soft loan schemes (SLSs) in 1993-94. Under these schemes, soft loan assistance with a maximum limit of Rs. 1.00 crore is...

The study showed lower production and marketed surplus during summer season followed by rainy and winter seasons. However, the percentage marketed surplus was the highest in summer season followed by winter and rainy seasons. The higher percentage of marketed surplus in summer season was due to...

There has been rise in number of fishery cooperative societies and their membership. However, the fishermen, in general, are seen to face a number of problems viz. non availability of quality seed, healthy seed, prevalence of fish disease, contaminated water with chemical, lack of control...

The present study, carried out in the state of Maharashtra during 2004-05, focuses on two cases of multipurpose cooperatives dealing mainly with the marketing of fruits but having their spectrum spread over various other marketing activities, including input and credit delivery. The synthesis of...

The promotion of sericulture becomes essential in the context of the development priorities of the district due to its eco-friendly character as it not only favours environmental conservation and makes use of locally available resources, increases equitable development through distribution of...

The introduction, implementation, application and adoption of ICT services are essential for sustainable growth and development of agricultural sector of India. The desired higher growth in agricultural sector can be achieved only when there is proper application of ICT with adequate investments...

The livestock population estimates of Jalna district show that the sex composition of crossbred cattle and buffalo has shifted in favour of females and the male buffalo population is in the process of erosion and being replaced by females. This is desirable for rise in milk production in the...

The study attempts to assess the farmers' perceptions regarding the impact of NFSM-pulses on rainfed agriculture in Maharashtra since pulse crops are mainly cultivated under unirrigated condition in the State. The impact assessment is done with respect to awareness of the farmers regarding NFSM...

The poor functioning of MPCS coupled with lack of attention given to dairy development activities have posed many threats to dairy sector of Jalna district, which may ultimately lead to reduction in milk production and supply. This calls for appropriate measures to be initiated to revitalize the...

Under new market environment, various developing countries are expected to face different situation and challenges in their agricultural sector, which may well result in different group of developing countries emphasizing upon different issues. First, there is a number of developing countries...