Arrival pattern and price behaviour of mango in Uttar Pradesh : Lessons for logistics management

Abstract

High fluctuation in arrival of mango and price volatility was observed in highest mango producing State Uttar Pradesh. It was also found that fruits and vegetables constitute maximum arrival in all regulated mandies of the State. Seasonal and perishable nature of product needs special logistics and management to reduce price volatility and post harvest losses. Trade, storage and support service infrastructure index were calculated which revealed that average and poor infrastructure exists in regulated mandies of Uttar Pradesh, where agricultural marketing of all kinds of agri produce is carried out under APMC Act 1964. Study suggested improvement of infrastructure in major regulated mandies. Arrival pattern and composition indicated for an urgent establishment of infrastructures like mango pack house, cool chambers, ripening chambers etc. © 2016, DAV College. All rights reserved.