Abstract
In this research paper, the authors attempt to find out the problems faced by the turmeric cultivators at the time of marketing in Tamil Nadu using Induced Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (IFCM’s) Technique.
Highlights
Turmeric is a farm product that has more applications
We adapt Induced Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (IFCMs) to the problems faced by Turmeric Cultivators
The seven major concepts relating to the turmeric cultivators as A1- Lack of awareness about market information, A2 - Price fluctuation/Low price, A3 - High commission charges, A4 - Forced Sales, A5 - High cost of transport, A6 - High cost of storage, A7 - Delay in payment: The related matrix P is given by the expert is: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 A2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 A3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 P = A4 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 A5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 A6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 A7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Summary
Turmeric is a farm product that has more applications. The country consumes most (80%) of its turmeric production and it exports the surplus. The findings of the study would help us to understand, the problems faced by the turmeric cultivators at the time of marketing in Erode District. This study is based on the primary data. The required data were collected from the turmeric cultivators in and around Erode District of Tamil Nadu. The spices cultivators are facing several problems like bad weather, delayed rainfall, lack of technology, storage problem, influence of private vendors and intermediaries, forced sales for agriculture operation etc Turmeric prices came under pressure due to sluggish demand from bulk buyers. In 1986 Kosko[1] introduced fuzzy cognitive maps and its properties. We have taken fuzzy to analyze the problem
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