Vol. 12, Issue 1 (2023)

Author(s):
Aarti Bajwan, Gulab Singh, Indu Walia and Sonia

Abstract:
The study was carried out with the objective to identify various constraints faced by farmers and processers in production and processing of cluster bean in Southern Haryana. The study was based on primary data. A total of 80 farmers were interviewed to gather all the desired information. Results of survey revealed that the problem of weed, high cost of labour, high cost of plant protection chemicals, problem of disease, problem of infestation of aphids in the crop, labour scarcity and non-availability of quality seeds and improved varieties were the serious constraints faced by farmers in the production and insufficient supply of raw material, high cost of fuel, high losses during transport from farm to factory, power shortage, under-utilization of installed capacity and high sales tax and lack of government price polices were the major constraints faced by the processers in the processing of cluster bean seeds in the study area.