Fluctuations in market arrivals contribute to price instability, and analysis of price and arrival behaviour over time is important for formulating agricultural price policy and supporting farmers' marketing decisions. The present study analysed the integration of major turmeric...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62962
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