Comparative analysis of diversification-marketing challenges faced by farmers in North India

Kanchan; Shikha Singh

doi:10.31893/multirev.2024155

Keywords:

Crop Diversification

Marketing Challenges

Agricultural Sustainability

Government Policy

Abstract

This study delves into the dynamics of crop diversification, offers a comparative analysis, and explores the marketing challenges confronting farmers in northern India. Crop diversification has gained prominence as a sustainable agricultural practice necessitated by ecological concerns and market fluctuations. Drawing from a wide array of secondary sources, including government reports, academic literature, and agricultural data, this research investigates the evolution of crop diversification in different regions. We scrutinize the diversification trends in North India, highlighting the shifts in crop choices such as rice, wheat, pulses, and cash crops. In parallel, we address the multifaceted marketing challenges faced by farmers across these regions. This includes the influence of intermediaries, price volatility, logistical constraints, and quality compliance issues. We explore the varying impacts of government policies and schemes in alleviating these challenges. Furthermore, the research reveals that effective marketing solutions are pivotal for guaranteeing equitable returns for farmers diversifying their crops. The role of government interventions emerges as a critical factor in this context.
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Kanchan, & Singh, S. (2024). Comparative analysis of diversification-marketing challenges faced by farmers in North India. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 7(7), 2024155. https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2024155

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[2] Atharva Ingle, crop recommendation, https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/atharvaingle/crop-recommendation-dataset/

[3] Biswas, B., Pandey, N., Bisht, Y., Singh, R., Kumar, J., & Bhaskar, T. (2017). Pyrolysis of agricultural biomass residues: Comparative study of corn cob, wheat straw, rice straw and rice husk. Bioresource technology, 237, 57-63.

[4] Borrell, B., Pearson, K., Subedi, G., & Edwards, C. (2016). The role of extension services in reducing poverty and vulnerability in rural Nepal. World Development, 77, 172-186.

[5] Deogharia, P. C. (2018). Diversification of agriculture: a review. Journal of Economic & Social Development, 15(1), 46-59.

[6] Faqeerzada, M. A., Rahman, A., Joshi, R., Park, E., & Cho, B. K. (2018). Postharvest technologies for fruits and vegetables in South Asian countries: a review. Korean Journal of Agricultural Science, 45(3), 325-353.

[7] Hirway, I. (2013). Promotion of small farming in India: A strategy for small farmer development. Social Change, 43(2), 237-246.

[8] Jayne, T. S., Mather, D., & Mghenyi, E. (2010). Principal challenges confronting smallholder agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. World Development, 38(10), 1384-1398.

[9] Kang'ethe, E. K., Grace, D., Alonso, S., Lindahl, J. F., Mutua, F. K., &Haggblade, S. (2020). Food safety and public health implications of growing urban food markets.

[10] Khou, A. and Mothilal, L., 2018. Challenges of agricultural production and marketing in Northeast, India. Journal of Management (JOM), 5(4).

[11] Kumar, A., Kumar, P., & Sharma, A. N. (2012). Crop diversification in Eastern India: Status and determinants. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 67(4).

[12] Kumar, S., & Gupta, S. (2015). Crop diversification toward high-value crops in India: A state level empirical analysis. Agricultural Economics Research Review, 28(2), 339-350.

[13] Liverpool-Tasie, S. O., & Sanou, A. (2016). Asset vs. consumption poverty and poverty dynamics in the presence of multiple equilibria in rural Nigeria. Food Policy, 63, 61-74.

[14] Malaj, E., Freistadt, L., & Morrissey, C. A. (2020). Spatiotemporal patterns of crops and agrochemicals in Canada over 35 years. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 8, 556452.

[15] Minten, B., Tamru, S., Kuma, T., & Nyarko, Y. (2014). The last mile(s) in modern input distribution: Pricing, profitability, and adoption. Agricultural Economics, 45(6), 635-648.

[16] Mishra, R. K. (2020). Reach of AGMARKNET to farmers in the State of Odisha. Report of CCS National institute of agricultural marketing (CCC NIAM) An autonomous organization of ministry of agriculture & farmers’ welfare Govt. of India, 52.

[17] Narrod, C., Roy, D., & Okello, J. (2012). Strategies to enhance smallholder market participation: Market linkages and agricultural marketing. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

[18] Neogi, S., & Ghosh, B. K. (2022). Evaluation of Crop Diversification on Indian Farming Practices: A Panel Regression Approach. Sustainability, 14(24), 16861.

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[21] Qadir, M., Tubeileh, A., Akhtar, J., Larbi, A., Minhas, P. S., & Khan, M. A. (2008). Productivity enhancement of salt‐affected environments through crop diversification. Land degradation & development, 19(4), 429-453.

[22] Reardon, T., & Bellemare, M. F. (2009). Democratic governance and food security in poor countries. World Development, 37(11), 1-23.

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[25] Saha, J. (2013). Crop diversification in Indian agriculture with special reference to emerging crops. Transactions, 35(1), 139-147.

[26] Spielman, D. J., Kelemwork, D., & Diro, R. (2013). Public and private agricultural extension: Partners or antagonists? The World Bank Research Observer, 28(2), 234-259.

[27] Zhang, J., Van Der Heijden, M. G., Zhang, F., & Bender, S. F. (2020). Soil biodiversity and crop diversification are vital components of healthy soils and agricultural sustainability. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 7(3), 236.

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