Entrepreneurship Development for Social Security and Economic Stability Of Cassava Growers (Record no. 71066)

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Transcribing agency University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
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Language code English
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Classification number 640.42
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Name of Author Naveen S
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Title Entrepreneurship Development for Social Security and Economic Stability Of Cassava Growers
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Place of Publisher Dharwad
Name of Publisher University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Publication Year 2024
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Book Pages 228
Book Size 32 Cms
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Abstract. The study titled "Entrepreneurship Development for Social Security and Economic Stability of Cassava Growers" was conducted in the Department of Family Resource Management, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad of Karnataka state in India (2022-24), which covered 280 cassava growers across four taluks namely Joida, Sirsi, Yallapur, Siddapur in Uttara Kannada District. The research aimed to analyze socio-economic profiles, farming practices, awareness, and knowledge of value-added cassava products and propose interventions for improved livelihoods. The experimental findings revealed that (61.43%) of growers were aged 35-55 years, with agriculture as the primary occupation (67.14%). Most growers cultivated on marginal land (<2.5 acres) and had medium farm experience (43.21%). Key crops included cassava, elephant foot yam, and spice crops like black pepper. While 58.21 per cent of growers had high knowledge of cassava varieties, 70.71 per cent had low knowledge of value-added product processing, indicating a significant gap. Although awareness of edible cassava products like pappads and chips was high (100% and 96.07%, respectively), knowledge of their processing was limited. Industrial uses, including sago were well-recognized (95%) yet training needs remained unmet for most products. Marketing primarily involved traders (55.71%) and tuber melas (36.43%). Prices for cassava showed a declining trend across channels. The study underscores the need for targeted training programs on value-added cassava processing and innovative marketing strategies to enhance economic stability and entrepreneurship among cassava growers. The study investigated the constraints, awareness, adoption, profitability of cassava cultivation and processing among growers. Key production challenges included the lack of storage facilities (100%), high credit interest rates (92.86%) and labor shortages (53.57%). Processing constraints highlighted the absence of government value-addition programs (100%), high machinery costs (100%) and poor infrastructure (93.57%). Marketing issues comprised insufficient processing units (93.57%) and low producer prices due to high margins (78.57%). Significant correlations were observed between income, farm size, and awareness, while education and farming experience influenced knowledge and adoption levels. Training sessions enhanced awareness (mean increase: 3.44 to 17.93) and knowledge (mean increase: 1.08 to 6.20) with statistically significant t-test results. The adoption levels of processing technologies were sago (85%) and noodles (66.25%) being the most preferred. Profit analysis revealed cassava pappads as the most profitable product (` 71,400 profit), followed by macaroni (` 42,100). Despite moderate profits for vermicelli and wafers, low-profit products like cassava flour highlighted market limitations. Training preferences included small groups and audiovisual methods emphasizing the role of tailored approaches. The findings underscore the need for infrastructure improvements, policy support, and innovative training to enhance cassava production and value addition. Cassava processing offers significant economic, social, and environmental benefits by creating value-added products, reducing post-harvest losses, and empowering rural entrepreneurs. Promoting technology adoption, market linkages, and policy support can enhance livelihoods. Future studies should explore innovative funding, interdisciplinary collaborations, and government schemes like PMKSY to boost cassava-based entrepreneurship and rural development.
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2nd Author, 3rd Author Veena Jadhav S
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 20/03/2025   640.42/NAV T14129 20/06/2025 1 20/06/2025 THESIS