C. Sanjaygowda

Economics of Ragi-based Cropping Systems in the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka: A Comparative Analysis of Costs, Returns and Profitability

C. Sanjaygowda, B. R. Manohar, R. Lavanya & M. S. Udaykumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Finger millet (ragi, Eleusine coracana L.) plays an important role in ensuring food and nutritional security and supporting rural livelihoods in the rainfed regions of peninsular India. Karnataka accounts for more than two-thirds of India's total ragi production. Despite its nutr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84426

Marketing System of Ragi in the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka: A Multi-Channel Analysis

C. Sanjaygowda, R. Lavanya, B. R. Manohar & M. S. Udaykumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The marketing system of finger millet (ragi, Eleusine coracana L.) in the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka operates through different channels that vary in the number of intermediaries involved, marketing costs, and overall efficiency. Although ragi is an important staple crop that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84387

Marketing Channels and Efficiency of Green Leafy Vegetables under Open-field and Hydroponic Systems in the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka, India

BR Manohar, C. Sanjaygowda, K. S. Sahana, D. Nagesh & M. S. Udaykumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Green leafy vegetables (GLVs) constitute a critical component of India's horticultural economy, yet their highly perishable nature imposes unique constraints on marketing efficiency and producer profitability. This study examines the marketing channels, price spreads, and marketi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104521