Browsing by Author "Avdhesh Sharma"

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Assessment of Cost of Cultivation, Resource Use Efficiency and Constraints in Cumin Production in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan
(AESSRA, 2023) Uttam Chand; M. Anoop; Avdhesh Sharma
Cumin is one of the most popular seed spice crops of India. Present paper looks into the cost of cultivation, efficiency of use of resources and the constraints in cumin production in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. Using CACP cost concepts, the average cost of cultivation (C3) per hectare of cumin was found as rupee 46232.21. To estimate resource use efficiency, a log-linear (Cobb-Douglas) form of production function was used. Inputs like human labour, plant protection chemicals, and manure were found underutilized. Poor economic conditions of the farmers were found as a prime constraint. Lack of improved varieties of cumin seed was another major constraint faced by the respondents. The study emphasised on the need for institutional support to address capital constraints of farmers, lack of quality seeds, and lack of regulated markets. © The Author(s) 2023.
Assessment of Marketable Surplus of Rice and Wheat in Rohatas District of Bihar
(AESSRA, 2022) Anwesha Dey; Yash Gautam; Avdhesh Sharma
With the increasing production levels, it is necessary to assess how much amount is really available to the non-farming community of the nation as this directly links to food security. Being Bihar one of the prominent rice and wheat growing state this paper tends to analyze the marketable surplus of these crop in Rohatas district commonly known as “Rice Bowl of Bihar”. The survey findings highlights that marketable surplus directly escalates with increase in farm size. Factors such as family consumption, wages in kind and animal feed reduced the amount of surplus available for marketing. The disposal pattern clearly indicates that due to shortage of proper storage facilities, transportation and credit facilities a large number of farmers vend their produce to village traders immediately after the harvest. Proper technological developments are key to increase the marketable surplus in the area. © 2022 Economic Affairs (New Delhi). All rights reserved.
Economics of Oil Seed Exports in India: An Application of Holt-Forecasts
(AESSRA, 2022) T. Kumareswaran; V. Kamalvanshi; P.S. Badal; M. Manjubala; Avdhesh Sharma
This article intended to examine the export performance of oil seed crops in India from 1987 to 2019 using the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), Cuddy-Della Valle instability index, as well as forecast export quantity and value to 2025. The analysis focuses mainly on two major oil seed crops: groundnut and soyabean. The research of oil seed crop export growth trends over time revealed a positive growth rate for both export quantity and export unit value. The potential for Indian oil seed crop in the world market during the post-liberalization period were shown by the strong growth rates of soyabean goods combined with high export instability indices. When compared to soyabean, the annual growth rate of groundnut was the lowest, with instability showing a wide range across the entire period. Holt models were created in this paper to estimate oil seed export quantity and prices, with the top models chosen by comparing Akaike Information Criteria (AIC), Mean Absolute Percent Error (MAPE). Further, groundnut export quantity and price forecasts showed positive development throughout the forecast period, whereas, soyabean export price forecasts showed a 0.01 percent increase from 2021 to 2025. To improve the worldwide performance of the Indian oil seed industry, the government should make appropriate amendments to oil seed export policies and domestic supportive measures, as well as adopt appropriate value adds and market diversification strategies. © 2022 Economic Affairs (New Delhi). All rights reserved.
Exploring Economic Perspectives in Ornamental Fish Farming in India: Present Status, Opportunities, and Threats
(Springer Science+Business Media, 2025) Avdhesh Sharma; Ankit Yadav; Swati Suman; Debasmita Baruah; Debashish Kumar; Shubhi Patel; Chetan Kumar Garg
The emerging sector of ornamental fish farming in India is a viable route for both economic growth and biodiversity preservation. This chapter examines the current situation, challenges, and future prospects in this industry. India has a large biodiversity and a climate that is ideal for fish farming, but it exports very little ornamental fish to the international market. Barriers to the sector’s potential growth include a lack of infrastructure, regulatory uncertainties, and disorganized value chain. Nonetheless, there are other opportunities for expansion, including support from regulators, market diversification, infrastructure spending, capacity creation, and adoption of new technologies. The study highlights the ways in which ornamental fish farming aids in the advancement of science, economic growth, establishment of livelihoods, preservation of biodiversity, and tourism. It concludes with actionable suggestions on how government organizations, academic institutions, and business troupes may work together to realize the sector’s full potential and promote long-term, sustainable growth. © 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.