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| Article Name : | | | “ ECONOMICS OF IRRIGATION PRACTICE , PADDY PRODUCTION AND MARKETING IN RAICHUR DISTRICT ” KARNATAKA | | Author Name : | | | Sharanappa. B , B. Siddappa | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-3530 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | Agriculture is one of the most ancient occupations of mankind and still continues to play a significant role in the lives of people all over the world. Agriculture occupies a vital position in the state economy engaging about 55.89% of the total working force according to 2001 census. The contribution of sector in the state domestic product (SDP) at constant and current prices is 10.20% and 29.70% respectively in 2010-11. All the agricultural programmes have been assigned with high priority in the successive five year plan periods for efficient use of available resources and maximum production. This paper highlights irrigation practices, production of paddy, arrivals, Prices and values of paddy through APMC's and other marketing channels in Raichur District. The study is under taken for the period of often six years i.e. form 2006-07 to 2012-13. In this study simple statistical techniques such as percentage change, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and compound growth rate for been used. The study emphasis that farmers should sell there agriculture produce in APMC yard for better price. It also suggests arrivals should be increased in the study area. | | Keywords : | | |
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