Economic analysis of major constraints of production and marketing of biopesticides in Chhattisgarh

Abstract

The present study was conducted with a view to analyze major constraints of biopesticides production and marketing in Chhattisgarh state of India which is located in central region in India. The object of this research work was to determine/ assess the major problem for establishment of biopesticides production unit and constraints of production and marketing activities during the research area. In study three districts of Chhattisgarh state of India namely Raipur, Bilaspur and Raigarh district and the study was conducted with the selection of four producers. Information was obtained from the four producers and 350 respondent farmers on the problems faced in production, marketing and use of biopesticides. Many problems have been identified in this study, the main problems are as came up were traditional agricultural practices possess a dominant influence concerning the utilization of biopesticides and hence, they promote the use of pesticides that are chemical derivatives rather than biopesticides. Lack of knowledge about the subject was another significant issue the production technology of biopesticides; Producers are not interested in producing biopesticides due to limited marketing channels.