Shifting Turmeric Cultivation to Other Crops by Small-Holder Farmers in a Selected Area of India | ||
| Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology | ||
| Article 5, Volume 24, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 57-69 PDF (1.05 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Research | ||
| Authors | ||
| M. Kowsalya* 1; M. Krishnaveni2 | ||
| 1Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India. | ||
| 2Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Tamilnadu is one of the leading turmeric producing states in India. The turmeric productivity of the state has been declining for the last three years. Many small-scale farmers start shifting turmeric cultivation to other crops due to various reasons that need to be explored. The study has identified the reasons for this shifting among the small-scale farmers where the invading gets doing. Data for this study have been collected from 50 farmers randomly selected from Kanjikoil Village of Erode district using a pre-tested interview schedule. The study reveals that the major causes of shifting turmeric cultivation to other crops are competitive producers from other states (90%), lowering of selling price (88%), lack of technological usage (66%), postharvest losses (72%), higher labour and operation cost (70%), and lack of knowledge on pest control (70%). Based on the results, the feasible recommendations are derived to enhance the turmeric crop growth in the state. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Curcuma longa L; Crop shift; Small-scale farmer | ||
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