Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Kamble SD and AS Gadakh

Abstract:
The present study was carried out to study cost structure, returns and resource use efficiency during the year 2018-2019 based on primary data. The study was conducted in Akola, Patur and Akot tahsils based on purposive sampling. A sample of 90 turmeric growers was selected based on random sampling. In rose marketing channel, producer, wholesalers and retailer were selected for collecting the information on marketing. Producer- Village trader - wholesaler - Retailer - Consumer was the important channel through which maximum quantity was sold by the cultivators. channel-I was most profitable than channel II and channel III. The price spread was observed highest in case of channel II i.e., 825.20. Price fluctuation was the major problem faced by farmer whereas, unavailability of proper storage facilities, transportation, high commission charges was the serious problem faced by market intermediaries.