Extent and Scope of Agriculture Diversification in Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh
2015
Kumar, Surendar | Pal, G. | Joshi, Sarita
Diversification in agriculture meant for alternative farm production pattern to provide stability in farm income, employment along with minimizing the risk factor. This study was conducted in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, represents the agro-eco-socio situation of western Uttar Pradesh. A total of 300 respondents were taken for the study. Analyzed data revealed that animal husbandry and dairy, vegetable production, floriculture were the main choices of the farmers for diversification, however spices, medicinal plants and pulse were also focused by the sufficient number of farmers for diversification. Major problem in diversification perceived and expressed by the farmers were supporting price, technical guidance, transportation of produce, non availability and adulteration in inputs and lack of developed marketing infrastructure. Farmers suggested that more skill-oriented trainings are required in field of medicinal plants, flowers, vegetables and spices with special reference to plant protection measures, marketing intelligence and post harvest management. How ever some of the farmers were also suggested requirement of regular training on veterinary aspects in animal and poultry.
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