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Kowsalya M, Krishnaveni M. Shifting Turmeric Cultivation to Other Crops by Small-Holder Farmers in a Selected Area of India. JAST 2022; 24 (1) :57-69
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Shifting Turmeric Cultivation to Other Crops by Small-Holder Farmers in a Selected Area of India
M. Kowsalya 1, M. Krishnaveni2
1- Department of Civil Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India. , kowsiaie@gmail.com
2- Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
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Tamilnadu is one of the leading turmeric producing states in India. The turmeric productivity of the state has been declining for the last three years. Many small-scale farmers start shifting turmeric cultivation to other crops due to various reasons that need to be explored. The study has identified the reasons for this shifting among the small-scale farmers where the invading gets doing. Data for this study have been collected from 50 farmers randomly selected from Kanjikoil Village of Erode district using a pre-tested interview schedule. The study reveals that the major causes of shifting turmeric cultivation to other crops are competitive producers from other states (90%), lowering of selling price (88%), lack of technological usage (66%), postharvest losses (72%), higher labour and operation cost (70%), and lack of knowledge on pest control (70%). Based on the results, the feasible recommendations are derived to enhance the turmeric crop growth in the state.
Keywords: Curcuma longa L., Crop shift, Small-scale farmer, .
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Agricultural Extension and Education
Received: 2020/09/20 | Accepted: 2021/10/17 | Published: 2021/12/29
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