Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

A STUDY ON MARKETING OF BANANA IN TIRUCHENDUR AND SRIVAIKUNDAM TALUKS IN TUTICORIN DISTRICT–TAMILNADU

Dr. Anandaraj. P

Abstract :

 Banana is the most widely consumed fruit, and is an attractive perennial fruit crop for small farmers. This is due to its high economic gains throughout the year compared to other crops like rice and wheat. Among 29 districts of Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi district ranks first in exporting banana. So Thoothukudi district is selected for the present study. The overall objective of the study was to examine production and marketing aspects in banana with some specific objectives. The agricultural development policy in the times of yore has intensified the interclass inequalities. Apart from the imputed value of family effort, the other effects like cost of production, on the whole income etc., are not favorable to the small farmers. This should be measured by the government. The government can pay notice by providing transport convenience, uphold good roads and providing finance assistance for suckers and fertilizers, so that the small and average farmers may be gained , which will enable the farmers to get a superior yield of banana. In the vicinity of the study, two–third of the agriculturists are cultivating banana. Their agricultural lands depend on torrential rains. The greater parts of the lands are rain–fed areas. If the monsoon fails, then the farmers will be in hitch. In these circumstances, the government should shore up the agriculturists by granting financial assistance. The crop insurance is unwrapped for the measured recommended that has to be comprehensive to all the farmers. Different strategies should be adopted to reduce the losses taking place out of high humid content of the banana. The banana is also fatally affected by some ailment. Therefore, an enduring research station may be elevated to protect the banana from various syndromes. By examining various research results as one; the government generates awareness among the farmers concerning banana cultivation and may push more farmers to cultivate this precious food, which is greatly vital in our habitual diet system.

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Dr. ANANDARAJ. P A STUDY ON MARKETING OF BANANA IN TIRUCHENDUR AND SRIVAIKUNDAM TALUKS IN TUTICORIN DISTRICT–TAMILNADU International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 3 March 2016

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