This research gives insight into the socio-economic characteristics of contract and non-contract papaya growers. The study was restricted to middle Gujarat region only. Around 160 respondents, constituting 80 contract and 80 non-contract papaya growers were chosen and interviewed from the Kapadvanj taluka of Kheda district. Tabular analysis was employed to analyze the results in the study area. The contract papaya growers had lower average age as against non-contract papaya growers. The average years of education was higher in contract papaya growers. The study also provided insights into the family size of the respondents and found that the the average family size was higher under non-contract papaya growers as compared to contract papaya growers. Furthermore, the total number of earners were found notably higher under contract as against non-contract growers. Beyond that, the operational size of the land holding was found to be more or less similar under CF and NCF.
Author(s) Details:
Twinkle Ram
Department of Agricultural Economics, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388 110, Gujarat, India.
Rachana Bansal
Department of Agricultural Economics, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388 110, Gujarat, India.
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Recent Global Research Developments in Socio-Economic Aspects of Papaya Growers
“Assessment of Socio-Economic Characteristics, Knowledge, and Adoption of Improved Papaya Production Technology in Farmers of Muzaffarpur, Bihar” [1]:
This study focused on papaya growers in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It assessed socio-economic characteristics, knowledge levels, and adoption of improved papaya production technology. Notably, papaya cultivation is popular due to its high fruit yield per hectare and ease of cultivation.
Key findings:
Majority of papaya growers fell in the 36-45 age category.
Papaya cultivation is prevalent in Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Patna, and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar.
“Socio-Economic Profile of Fruits and Vegetable Growers: An After-the-Fact Research” [2]:
While this study covers various fruits and vegetables, it provides insights into the socio-economic profile of papaya growers. The study area includes Lucknow district in Uttar Pradesh.
Major crops grown in the study area include chilli, tomato, cucumber, maize, arecanut, banana, and papaya.
“An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption” [3]:
Although this article focuses on global trends, it highlights India’s leading role in papaya production (approximately 4.958 million tons annually). Factors contributing to growth include improved genetics and better management.
“Forecasting the Future of Papaya in India: Predicting Area and Production” [4]:
This study forecasts papaya cultivation for the next decade (2021-2030). By 2030, the projected area under cultivation is expected to reach 1538 hectares, with a production of 6,384,220 metric tons.
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- Sahana, S., & Gayathri, G. N. (2022). Socio-economic Profile of Fruits and Vegetable Growers: An After the Fact Research. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 175-184.
- An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FE913 - Sharma, S., Gupta, R.K., Rana, V.S. et al. Forecasting the Future of Papaya in India: Predicting Area and Production Through Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average. Applied Fruit Science 66, 183–191 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-023-01009-0
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