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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Constraints encountered in production, marketing and value addition of Acid Lime in North Karnataka
Authors
Yalguresh, Suresh K, Lokesh G B, Devendra Beeraladinni, Shekharagouda Patil
Abstract
Acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) is one of the important citrus crops cultivated widely in North Karnataka due to its year-round bearing habit, nutritional importance and extensive utilization in household consumption, food processing and pharmaceutical industries. The present study was undertaken to analyse the major constraints faced in the production, marketing and value addition of acid lime in North Karnataka. Primary data were collected from 90 respondents comprising 60 acid lime growers, 15 value addition units and 15 market intermediaries through multistage random sampling and snowball sampling techniques during the agricultural year 2024-25. Garrett’s ranking technique was employed to identify and rank the constraints faced by the respondents. The study revealed that seasonal scarcity of water (54.72) was the major production constraint followed by labour shortage (51.63) and inadequate and timely credit availability (50.60). In marketing, fluctuations in prices (65.15), exploitation by middlemen (52.95) and high transportation cost (50.00) emerged as the major constraints affecting farmers’ profitability. Further, value creators reported high wages of labour (68.07), fluctuations in prices of raw materials (60.47) and lack of technical knowledge and skilled labour (57.93) as the major constraints in value addition activities. The study highlighted the need for improved irrigation facilities, institutional credit support, market infrastructure, storage facilities, technical training and efficient marketing systems to enhance the profitability and sustainability of acid lime cultivation and value addition activities in North Karnataka.
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Pages:65-69
How to cite this article:
Yalguresh, Suresh K, Lokesh G B, Devendra Beeraladinni, Shekharagouda Patil "Constraints encountered in production, marketing and value addition of Acid Lime in North Karnataka". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 65-69
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