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...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73636
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...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121006
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...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82227
The study assessed and compared the livelihood support systems of small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers in the Northern Dry Zone and the Southern Transition Zone of Karnataka. Primary data were collected from 240 respondents, comprising 160 small and marginal farm...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84431
The green chilli seeds market is majorly controlled by private companies in India. As a result, private companies are trying to make a profit with good quality seeds along with taking the good promotion activities in the market. The study was taken in Hassan district of Karnataka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i930653