Production and Marketing Problems of Papaya growers in North Karnataka

Abstract

Karnataka state, papaya crop occupied an area of 4889 ha and cultivated in 26 districts, out of which 2271 ha area is in northern parts of Karnataka state. In North Karnataka, Gulbarga and Bidar account for 56 per cent of area. However, in recent years papaya growers are facing several production and marketing problems. The problems in production includes non-availability of genuine plant material, high incidence of disease especially viral diseases, etc., have threatened the cultivation of papaya. The present study covers the economics of production and marketing of papaya and identify the problems faced by the papaya cultivator in its cultivation and marketing. It envisages to suggest possible corrective measure to bring about the desired improvement in production and marketing of papaya.