1Department of Agricultural Economics, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
2Department of Extension Education, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author: jyotiatla@gmail.com
Online Published on 18 July, 2023.
The present study is undertaken to study the economic analysis of marketing channels of Kharif versus rabi onion in Ahmednagar district. The whole study is based on primary data. Primary data on Kharif and rabi onion of 90 farmers pertaining to the year 2013–14 were collected from two tahsils in the districts, and functionaries involved in onion marketing channels i.e., producer, wholesaler, and retailer, were selected for collecting information. Overall, the average per quintal cost of marketing for Kharif onion was Maharashtra 126.87 and for rabi onion was 100.39. The following channels were observed in the marketing of onion:
I. producer to consumer
II. producer - wholesaler- distant trader- retailer-consumer
III. producer -retailer - consumer
Marketing cost, Marketing practices, Marketing channels
