Constraints face by the farmers in the marketing of Pearl millet in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan

Abstract

The major constraints in marketing of pearl millet were high fluctuation in prices and high cost of labour. Cent per cent farmers faced these problems. The other constraints were lack of storage facilities, high cost of transportation, malpractices by middleman, lack of market intelligence and delay in cash payment. The study suggested that more storage facilities should be constructed at the village level under Gramin Bhandaran Yojana. The malpractices in the market should also be checked so that the farmers get a fair deal. Subsidized transportation facilities should be provided during the post-harvest period to the farmers. The study further recommended that there is need to establish sound market intelligence system by the government so that the farmers can sell their produce in those markets where prices are favourable.