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Threats and prospects of arecanut cultivation in Karnataka: an economic study

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Threats and prospects of arecanut cultivation in Karnataka: an economic study

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The term arecanut (Areca catechu L.) means the cluster of nuts. Emergence of the value added arecanut products have given a real boost to arecanut economy in India. Primary data on cost of cultivation of arecanut, perception regarding the constraints and awareness with special focus on emerging alternative arecanut products were collected from the sample farmers, consumers and traders of the sample area. The major source of data for the study was the sample farmers chosen from the selected taluks Viz., Thirthahalli, Kadur, Puttur, Vittla, Tumkur and Hollakere. The data pertain to the consumers and traders were collected from the selected districts namely Shimoga, Mangalore and Bangalore. In order to examine factors influencing the gross returns in arecanut, a regression analysis was carried out. Initially different types of functional forms were examined based on the co-efficient of determination (R2), adjusted R2 and Akaike Information Criterion. Finally the linear form chosen as a better fit based on the explanatory power, which is the co-efficient of determination (R2) and the significance of regression co-efficient. The dependent variable included in the model was gross returns in arecanut. Garret ranking were used to analyze the perception of farmers on production, market and policy based threats. Willingness to consume nutriceutical arecanut products logit analysis was conducted. The secondary data on alternative uses of arecanut were used to analyse the returns from alternative/potential uses of arecanut. Arecanut economy is currently facing crisis from several fronts. Legal Intervention to ban some of the value added products like ghutka is one of the threats which can curtail the demand considerably. Keeping these in background the present study has made an attempt to study the cost of cultivation, major threats, alternative uses of arecanut and awareness among consumers and traders.

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9798653603549

Competitiveness of dairy sector with special focus on co-operatives in India

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Competitiveness of dairy sector with special focus on co-operatives in India

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The Indian dairy industry has grown consistently ever since the white revolution of the 1970s, making India, the world’s largest producer of milk. Milk production in India has been growing at over 4% annually and its share in milk production in the world has increased to 17 per cent. India’s estimated milk production in 2015-16 was 155.49mt and continued to be the largest milk producing nation, which is about 6.28 per cent higher than last year. Estimated per capita availability in 2015-16 was 337 grams per day, an increase of 4.7 per cent over the previous year (Anonymous, 2016a). Despite the increase in production, a demand supply gap has become imminent in the dairy industry due to the changing consumption habits, dynamic demographic patterns and the rapid urbanization of rural India. Indian dairy landscape is dominated by large vertically integrated dairy co-operatives like Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Karnataka Milk Federation and NDDB-led Mother Dairy. In the private sector, Britannia isn’t a vertically integrated dairy company while Nestle is only partially integrated. Products from these companies are present across the country. Other private dairy companies like Hatsun Agro, Heritage Foods, Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy and Kwality are vertically integrated dairy companies but have a largely regional presence (Anonymous, 2016a). GCMMF sells products under brand name AMUL, is the leading player in the dairy industry with a market share of 16% followed by Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. (9%), Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (8%), GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited (6%) and Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (5%). Some of the major private players include Hatsun Agro (2%), Heritage Foods (2%), Nestle India (2%), Mother Dairy Calcutta (2%), Hindustan Unilever (HUL) (1%), VRS Foods (0.9%), Britannia (0.7%) and Vadilal (0.7%).

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9798656523486

Custom hiring services in agriculture: An institutional economic study in eastern dry zones of Karnataka

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Custom hiring services in agriculture: An institutional economic study in eastern dry zones of Karnataka

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The present study has been carried out in Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka which is one of the major agricultural production zone facing sever labour shortage and have scope for mechanization. The primary data for the study has been collected from the 30 CHS providers and 150 farmers. The study focused on characteristic features, farm machinery inventory available with different custom hire service (CHS) providers, economic feasibility, investment pattern, benefits in use of different CHS providers and problems faced by the farmers as well as the CHS providers in the study region. The results indicated that the government subsidized Non Governmental organization (NGO) operated CHSCs are following stringent norms in providing farm machinery services and payments towards services compared to other CHS providers in the study region. The NGO operated CHSC in Chikkaballapur had invested highest compared to other CHS providers. Irrespective of the CHS providers and region, the investment made on tillage equipments was the highest. However, the government subsidized CHSCs own maximum number farm machinery inventory compared to other CHS providers irrespective of the region. The feasible factors highlighted that all the government subsidized CHS providers are economically feasible and NGO operated CHSC in Tumkur is capable of generating higher returns. In addition, it was found that the farmers have realized 10 to 20 per cent higher returns from using custom hire services from government subsidized CHSC than other CHS providers. The non-availability of skilled labour, spare parts of farm machinery and repair and maintenance and local workshops were the major constraints faced by the CHS providers. While non-availability of machinery services in time, quality of farm operation and payment options were the major constraints faced by the farmers.

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9798653882494

Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Energy and food are the major concerns of most of the developing countries including India, because most of its population (57%) depends on agriculture, which contributes 14.5 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country in 2010-11 (Economic Survey 2011-12). India has made a considerable progress in increasing agricultural production and productivity due to the introduction of high yielding varieties, intensive cropping system and increased usage of energy sources like chemicals, fertilizers and high level of mechanization. Agriculture today demands a lot of fossil fuels due to its intensification and market orientation. It demands energy not only directly for its operations but also indirectly for the manufacture of inputs like fertilizers, pesticides and machinery and implements. The productivity of farms depends greatly on the availability and judicious use of farm power by the farmers. Agricultural implements and machines enable the farmers to employ the power judiciously for production purposes. Agricultural machines increase productivity of land and labour by meeting timeliness of farm operations and increase work output per unit time. Besides, its paramount contribution to the multiple cropping and diversification of agriculture, mechanization also enables efficient utilization of inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and irrigation water. Energy consumption is a engine of economic growth in Indian agriculture many energy policies and inventions in India are designed for the needs of industry, transport and urban infrastructure, whilst agricultural energy requirements are frequently overlooked. Although agriculture contributes significantly to economic and social development, energy provision in agriculture has not received the attention the sector deserves. Energy for agriculture needs to have a higher priority in rural policy and technology assessment work in India.

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9798650997467

Farm mechanization in India: Economic issues, perspective and opportunities

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S ,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Farm mechanization in India: Economic issues, perspective and opportunities

By: Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prasanna Kumar P.S ,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Mechanization is a process of replacing biological sources of energy involving animal and human labour to mechanized sources of energy. Farm mechanization indicates the use of machines for conducting agricultural operations replacing the traditional methods which involve human and animal labour. In the period 2004-05 to 2011-12, robust growth in the secondary and tertiary sectors led to significant job creation in agriculture sector. Tractors and power tillers have been driving the farm mechanization in India. Tractor sales have grown at a CAGR of 9.0 % in Financial Year (FY) 05-15 to around 5.5 lakh tractors in FY15 (around 2.3 lakh in FY2005) whereas sales of power tillers have grown at a CAGR of 10.6% in FY2005 to 2015 to 48,000 power tillers in FY2015 (17,841 in FY2005). Farm mechanisation is a fuel to agriculture production now days. As several studies indicate the mechanisation not only reduced the drudgery of manual labour and it enables the efficient and judicious use of resources. The increased agricultural production and productivity over the decades is coupled with the farm power availability. High labour intensive crops have turned to low labour intensive crops by replacing the mechanical power, which also reduced the cost of production and improved quality of produce led to increased farmers income share.

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9798656971348

Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The Indian growth story has been one of high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth but primarily driven by the growth in services sector. Growth may be higher in the last two decades but inclusive growth or equitable development has been missing. Inclusive growth thus seeks to broaden the flow of benefits of globalization towards the currently excluded sections. Economic growth in Karnataka primarily driven by services (55.17%). The Contribution of the industrial sector is smaller which contributes only 16.22 percent to overall growth compared to 30.20 percent at the All-India level. Economic growth particularly pro-poor growth in terms of concentrating on agriculture and employment are important in order to reduce poverty. However, economic growth alone will not be sufficient to lift some people above poverty. Despite achieving the MDG on poverty, a large number of SC, STs will remain poor even if the growth rate is hiked. Karnataka economic growth may be improving but Karnataka is lagging behind southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Karnataka is need to operationalize a plan to accelerate growth in agriculture, employment, and social sector development and in reducing regional disparities for achieving inclusive growth during the 12th Five Year Plan period and beyond in Karnataka. The action plan should cover the priority areas like agriculture, employment and social sectors. It should have a plan for removing economic and social deprivation across all regions.

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9798651134205

Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

By: Prasanna Kumar P. S,Ranjith Kumar P. S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

By: Prasanna Kumar P. S,Ranjith Kumar P. S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Agriculture is the most important sector in the Indian economy and it is basically an energy conversion industry. At present, the use of renewable energy sources such as human labour and animal power is decreasing and the use of mechanical energy (non-renewable in nature) is increasing especially in intensive agriculture leading to adverse effect on farm employment and income distribution. Therefore, a study was carried out to assess economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district of Karnataka during the year 2009-10. It was found that the total energy used by small farmers was found to be significantly higher than that of medium and large famers in paddy and cotton cultivation. The total energy used for cotton cultivation was relatively higher (3.23%) than that of paddy cultivation. The output input energy ratio was significantly higher in case of paddy (8.75) than that of cotton (1.78) cultivation. Similar pattern was noticed both in the case of energy productivy and net energy return. Further, it was observed that the total cost of input energy in the case of paddy (Rs. 16,904.58/MJ) cultivation was relatively lower (1.23%) than that of cotton (Rs. 17,114.74/acre) cultivation. However, the net energy returns was considerably higher in case of paddy (Rs. 28,473.49/acre) than that of cotton (Rs. 9,773.83/acre) cultivation. It was found that the bullock energy deman (3,763.07 lakh MJ) was significantly higher (92.58%) than that of total bullock energy supply (279.24 lakh MJ) in Raichur district. Therefore, farmers may be encouraged to maintain and use bullock power in crop production which is cost effective so as to meet the deficit bullock energy supply in Raichur district and the existing transfer of technology programmes needed to be reoriented for use of energy issues in crop production.

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9798606583454

Radiology Case Review Series: Genitourinary Imaging

By: Prasanna R. G. Kumar,Arnold C. Friedman,Tarun Pandey

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Radiology Case Review Series: Genitourinary Imaging

By: Prasanna R. G. Kumar,Arnold C. Friedman,Tarun Pandey

200 interactive genitourinary imaging cases deliver the best board review possible! Effective 2-page presentation for each case Cases organized and coded by difficulty level Eye-catching full-color design Part of the acclaimed McGraw-Hill’s Radiology Case Review Series, this unique resource challenges you to look at a group of images, determine the diagnosis, answer related questions, and gauge your knowledge by reviewing the correct answer. It all adds up to the best review of genitourinary imaging available—one that’s ideal for certification or recertification, or as an incomparable clinical refresher. Distinguished by an effective 2-page design and a full-color presentation, each book in this series is filled with cases, annotated images, questions and answers, pearls, and relevant literature references that will effectively prepare you for virtually any exam on the subject. This comprehensive coverage spans everything from basic principles through the latest diagnostic imaging techniques and equipment and technology. If your goal is to increase your knowledge of genitourinary imaging, you’ll find this book to be an invaluable study partner.

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0071823190

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Threats and prospects of arecanut cultivation in Karnataka: an economic study

Threats and prospects of arecanut cultivation in Karnataka: an economic study

Competitiveness of dairy sector with special focus on co-operatives in India

Competitiveness of dairy sector with special focus on co-operatives in India

Custom hiring services in agriculture: An institutional economic study in eastern dry zones of Karnataka

Custom hiring services in agriculture: An institutional economic study in eastern dry zones of Karnataka

Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

Farm mechanization in India: Economic issues, perspective and opportunities

Farm mechanization in India: Economic issues, perspective and opportunities

Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

Radiology Case Review Series: Genitourinary Imaging

Radiology Case Review Series: Genitourinary Imaging

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