1Department of Agricultural Economics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
2Department of Agricultural Economics, MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Gajapati, Odisha, India
*Corresponding author: shmajumder@rediffmail.com (ORCID ID: 0000-0002-7951-835X)
Online Published on 07 September, 2023.
This paper analyzes resource management and the problems faced by Naga chilli growers in Nagaland. A total of 100 respondents were chosen randomly for the study, comprising of 50 farmers, 20 intermediaries and 30 customers. Findings shows that the growers practiced organic cultivation and the profit earned by chain players per kg of Naga King chillies is comparatively higher than other normal chillies in the study area. The total number of working days required for the production and cultivation of NK chilli was 183 days/ha/year, respectively. The return over cost (2.80) shows that Naga Kingh chilli production is remunerative for the growers of the study area. Major problems faced by the growers in the study area identified were wide fluctuation in price, availability/ supply shortage, handling and storage problems, perishable nature of chilli, etc. Initiating post-harvest handling practices for the tribal farmer, proper/scientific storages (like zero cooling chamber, cold storages,) forming cooperatives / FPO’s, trainings could be initiated through KVK, NGO’S, state departments, etc. could be used for retaining the shelf life of the chilli.
Naga King chilli being a perishable in nature.
Customers preferences for Naga King chilli is very much higher than normal chillies.
The price of NK chilli is comparatively higher than the price of other chillies due to its tastes, pungency and other qualities.
Economics of Naga King chilli shows its cultivation is more profitable in nature than normal chillies.
Production, Marketing, Naga King Chilli, Nagaland, Resource utilization
