{"title":"Direct Cash Transfer and Farm Income: A Meta-Analysis of South Asian Countries","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22235","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the impact of direct cash transfer on farm household income using primary studies conducted in South Asian countries. After the detailed data screening, 16 studies were found suitable for the systematic review. The subgroup analysis results showed a significant difference in the conditional cash transfer (CCT) and unconditional cash transfer (UTC) groups of programs. The impact of CCT programs was positive and significant on farm income and agriculture productivity. On the other hand, UCT programs did not affect farm income in South Asian countries.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47283829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Decomposition of Changes in Break-even Output and Scenario Building for Major Crops of Madhya Pradesh","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22238","url":null,"abstract":"The study attempted to evaluate break-even output coupled with sensitivity analysis for major crops of Madhya Pradesh. The data were obtained from DES, India, from 2000-01 to 2020-21. The crops selected were maize, cotton, red gram, gram, black gram, rapeseed and mustard, lentil, paddy, wheat, and soybean. The results revealed that the break-even output of all crops was elastic with respect to output price. Wheat, gram, red gram, and mustard were insensitive to changes in average variable costs. The output price for soybean was lower than the average variable cost, resulting in negative breakeven output in 2020-21. Important policy suggestion included that break-even elasticities must be calculated on a regular basis.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44422735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal Crop Production Programme for Income and Employment Enhancement of Farmers in Andhra Pradesh","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-21103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-21103","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to maximize net farm returns and employment in Punganur Mandal, Andhra Pradesh, by optimizing crop mix and resource allocation under different capital environments. Sample farmers were categorized into small, medium and large groups based on land holdings, with 120 participants. Two linear programming models were employed with restricted cash availability and relaxed borrowing. The optimal models demonstrated potential increases in net farm returns: 58.4, 35, and 24.8 per cent for small, medium and large farmers, respectively. Adequate borrowing played a significant role in facilitating higher returns. The study emphasized the importance of systematic farm planning. It highlighted the role of extension agencies and financial institutions in supporting farmers' credit needs, and also income and employment could be improved with existing resources.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43378701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comparative Study of the Extent of Crop Diversification and Price Realization among Users and Non-Users of Cold Storage Farm Households in Assam","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22190","url":null,"abstract":"This study attempted to examine the extent of crop diversification and price realization among users and non-users of cold storage farm households in Assam. The findings revealed that the farm households using cold storage facilities exhibited a more diverse cropping pattern compared to non-user farm households. A positive storage price margin was observed for the products stored by farm households in cold storage. Moreover, farm households benefited from cold storage by storing potato seeds, but high transaction costs made storing potato output less profitable, mainly due to transportation expenses. Policies should reduce transportation costs by locating cold storage near significant production areas. Emphasis should be placed on well-planned marketing facilities to increase farmers' profitability and promote extensive cultivation of high-value horticultural crops.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44340419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of Farm Households on the Impact of Migration of Rural Youths","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-23021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-23021","url":null,"abstract":"The study was conducted in the Bhiwani and Hisar districts of Haryana with a sample size of 96 respondents, selected from sixteen villages from four blocks. The data were collected through a personal interview technique using a well-structured interview schedule. The results revealed that advanced academic opportunities, better standard of living, lack of recognition of youths, and insufficient earnings from agriculture were the major encouragement factors for the migration of rural youths. In terms of perceived impact, the study concluded that migration of rural youth had both positive and negative impacts concerning agriculture. While migration increased investment in agriculture, farm mechanization, and crop diversity, it also led to greying and feminization of agriculture by leaving farm operations dependent on elderly and female members of households. The study will allow the policymakers to understand the major factors behind the migration of rural youths and initiate policies to reverse this trend","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44447957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Industrial Effluents on Crop Production in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22397","url":null,"abstract":"The present study assessed the impact and consequences of the industrial effluents that emerged from the Nagaon Paper Mill (NPM) and Brick Kilns Industry (BKI) in the Nagaon and Morigaon districts of Assam, respectively. The impact of the industrial effluents was analyzed with particular reference to Sali rice. The study depicted that the net sown area was less in the areas close to both industrial units due to the conversion of productive land to wastelands, which results in changes in cropping patterns and crop productivity close to industrial units compared to areas further away from industrial units. The findings also revealed that farms polluted with industrial effluents had much higher labour expenses, pesticide prices, and wastewater disposal costs, raising the overall cultivation cost. The study suggested treating the effluents appropriately before being disposed of in the environment to lessen the effect on agricultural output. For the brick kiln industry, agricultural land should not be exploited, and BKI regulations need to be strictly regulated because many unregistered BKIs are sprouting up throughout Assam.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44872990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Terms of Trade of Agricultural Commodities in Afghanistan","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22426","url":null,"abstract":"The agricultural sector plays a leading role in the national exports of Afghanistan. Still, prolonged war and political instability in the country have weakened internal food security, intensified the dependence on imports of food items, and made the country suffer a chronic agricultural trade deficit.This engulfing agricultural trade deficit is attributed to a relative growth in agricultural exports and imports and a relative change in export prices.The present study attempted to examine the exchange competitiveness of traded commodities by estimating a ratio of export prices to import prices.The results showed that the commodity terms of trade of agricultural exports versus agricultural imports of Afghanistan with the rest of the world had increased during the study period. It was suggested that the country focus on producing quality products with a higher market value at a low-costto gain from international trade.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48171177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Constraints Hindering the Adoption of the Crop Insurance Scheme in Himachal Pradesh","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22340","url":null,"abstract":"The present study attempted to identify the significant constraints impeding the successful adoption of a crop insurance scheme in the state. It was based on the primary data collected from a sample of 360 farmers (180 insured and 180 non-insured). The findings revealed that non-adopters face the most difficulty in adopting the scheme due to delays in the payment of indemnity. At the same time, adopters had the most challenging time due to a lack of awareness. Moreover, the study successfully brought out various customized suggestions based on the experiences of farmers that can improve the implementation of schemes, particularly in the state. It included creating more awareness among the farmers, carrying out more crop-cutting experiments, increasing the indemnity level, providing assured compensation to the farmers, and providing insurance against wild animals, etc. Targeted policy interventions are needed to refine and update crop insurance products to make them more effective and valuable in various farming situations.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44425873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resource Use Efficiency of Fennel Cultivation in Rajasthan: An Economic Analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22156","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed the resource-use efficiency of fennel cultivation in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. The results indicated that the fennel cultivation was a profitable enterprise, with `2.14 proceeds per rupee spent on its cultivation. Results of the Cobb-Douglas model revealed that the farmers were inefficient in using the resources. A seed was under-utilized, while fertilizers, human labour, machine labour, manure, irrigation and plant protection chemical were found to be over-utilized. The coefficient of multiple determination (R2) was observed at 0.602. Enhanced extension services for resource management and on-field technical guidance to fennel growers through agricultural departments or regional KVKs, regarding the application of fertilizers, chemicals and seeds could help farmers to use these resources efficiently.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42264912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Indian Banana Industry: Unlocking the Production and Trade Potential","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22451","url":null,"abstract":"The results revealed that drip technology reduces the need for labour, water, growth regulators, plant protection chemicals, fertilizers, and manures, leading to cost savings for farmers. In drip, the yield was 19.02 per cent higher, indicating a significant increase in profitability (`77154.6 per ha) compared to the traditional irrigation method. The contract farming model also benefits contract farmers by providing `135224 per ha more profit than non-contract farmers. The volume and value of banana exports continuously increased in the last eight years. During the study period, India was found to have a comparative disadvantage and lack of competitiveness in the international market in exporting bananas. Therefore, enhancing production, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality is essential to improve India's competitiveness in the global banana market.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46420927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}