Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Ajay Singh, KK Singh, Ashish Srivastava, Aditya Bhooshan Srivastava and Harshit Mishra

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh State to identify the constraints in Sesame and mustard crop cultivation, production, and marketing as perceived by the growers. Garrett ranking was employed. A random sample method was used to pick respondents for this investigation. One blocks were chosen for the current study to generate the study's inferences. The survey covered five village and 100 farmers in the chosen villages. Data acquired for the study covering the years 2021-22. Primary data was collected from selected sesame and mustard growers through personal interview method with the help of a pretested schedule. The main production constraints noticed were i.e. Availability of input, Non-availability of HYV Seed, Lack of knowledge about latest production technology, Non-availability of Credit, Assistance by government, non-availability of quality water for irrigation etc. and for mustard grower non-availability of HYV Seed, availability of input, Non-availability of quality water for irrigation, Non-availability of Credit, Lack of knowledge about latest production technology, etc. The main marketing constraints were for sesame growers, i.e. Problem faced due small quantity of marketable surplus, Lack of scientific knowledge and training, Cheating by purchaser, Lack of scientific storage facilities, Delay in payment and for Mustard grower Problem faced due small quantity of marketable surplus, Lack of demand of produce in local area, Lack of scientific knowledge and training, lack of skilled labour and High cost of transportation etc. in the study area.