Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Ashish Srivastava, KK Singh, Ajay Singh, Aditya Bhooshan Srivastava and Ankit Kumar Shakya

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh State to identify the constraints in garlic cultivation, production, and marketing as perceived by the garlic growers. Garrett ranking was used. For this study, respondents were selected by using a random sampling method. To derive the inferences of the study, two blocks were selected for the present study. The study covered ten villages & it covered 120 farmers in the selected villages. Data collected for the study about the period 2021-22. Primary data was collected from selected garlic growers through personal interview method with the help of a pretested schedule. The main production constraints noticed were non-availability of Credit, Lack of knowledge about the latest production technology, non-availability of quality water, assistance by the government, and Poor quality land. The main marketing constraints were Price fluctuations, Lack of scientific storage facilities, High cost of transportation, lack of demand for Produce in the local area, Lack of scientific knowledge and training.