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Balachandra K. Naik

Publications (8)

An Analysis of Demand Dynamics for Value Added Dairy Products in Kittur Karnataka Region of Karnataka State in India

Swati Prakash Relekar, Balachandra K. Naik & Revappa M. Rebasiddanavar · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

The demand for value-added dairy products (VADPs) in India has been increasing due to changing consumer preferences, rising income levels, urbanization and growing awareness regarding nutrition, quality and food safety. Understanding the socio-economic and behavioural factors inf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62064

An analysis of Business Performance of Dairy Enterprises in Kittur Karnataka Region of Karnataka State in India

Swati Prakash Relekar, Balachandra K. Naik, J. S. Sonnad, G. M. Hiremath, Anil S. Patil & B. G. Shivakumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The study analyzed the cost structure, returns, financial feasibility and economic performance of dairy enterprises of Small, Medium and large Enterprises in Kittur Karnataka region in India. Belagavi, Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada districts were selected and two talukas were selec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63525

A Comparative Study on Marketing Cost, Marketing Margin and Price Spread for Open versus Protected Cultivation of Tomatoes

B. H. Manohar & Balachandra K. Naik · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The study aims to analyse the marketing cost, marketing margin, price spread, value added in the marketing system and efficiency of different distribution channels in tomatoes marketing which was produced under open and protected environment in Karnataka. The Acharya’s method of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111743

Consumption Pattern of Apple, its Products and Constraints in the Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh

Anjali, J. S. Sonnad, Balachandra K. Naik, G. M. Hiremath, R. V. Hegde & S.L. Patil · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Apples hold a prominent place in the horticultural economy of Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla district serving as the leading production hub. While production and marketing aspects have been widely studied, relatively little attention has been given to consumption patterns of apple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i93465

Contract Farming in Gherkins Production: Drivers of Participation and Production Challenges

Narayan Murigeppa Gunadal, N. M. Kerur, Balachandra K. Naik, Vilas S. Kulkarni & T. R. Shashidhar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Contract farming plays a vital role in the growth of horticultural crops in India, especially in gherkin cultivation by linking small and marginal farmers with agribusiness firms and exporters. The present study investigates the factors influencing the selection of the contract f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73636

Assessing Export Competitiveness and Trade Patterns of Fresh and Chilled Gherkins from India

Narayan Murigeppa Gunadal, N. M. Kerur, Balachandra K. Naik, Vilas S. Kulkarni & T. R. Shashidhar · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

India is the largest producer and exporter of fresh and chilled gherkins globally, with significant contributions from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, accounting for 25–27 per cent of global exports and generating over $200 million annually. This study analysed the trad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121006

Unveiling India’s Export Success: The Remarkable Performance of Gherkins

Narayan Murigeppa Gunadal, N. M. Kerur, Balachandra K. Naik, Vilas S. Kulkarni & T. R. Shashidhar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: As India is a major producer and exporter of gherkins in the world and Karnataka is the largest producer and exporter of gherkins in the country. The study aims to analyze the significant export performance of gherkins (Fresh/chilled, provisionally preserved and provisionall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82227

Investigation of Technical, Financial and Marketing Needs of Agripreneurs in Karnataka

M. D. Gagana, V. R. Kiresur, Balachandra K. Naik, A. Bheemappa & K. V. Ashalatha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Agripreneurship is a key factor in removal of poverty and to bring economic progress of India. As Indian economy is basically an agrarian economy; it can serve as a platform for agricultural entrepreneurship, food processing and other allied activities. A study was undertaken in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i111748