Agripreneurial Landscape in the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand
Keywords:
Agripreneurship, India, status, landscape, kumaonAbstract
By examining the socio-economic dynamics and constraints faced by agripreneurs, this study seeks to shed light on the transformative potential of agripreneurship in bolstering agricultural sustainability and rural livelihoods. While agricultural productivity thrives, marketing hurdles persist due to challenging terrains and inadequate infrastructure. Recent studies highlight the evolving landscape of agripreneurship globally, emphasizing sustainable, community-oriented agricultural practices. Furthermore, socio-economic, communication, and psychological attributes influence agripreneurs' decision-making and risk-taking abilities. Constraints such as inadequate marketing channels, price fluctuations, and technological limitations impede agripreneurs' endeavors. Agripreneurship, integral to agricultural development, fosters innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Entrepreneurial ventures catalyze technological advancements, revolutionizing farming practices and enhancing productivity. Embracing entrepreneurship in agriculture not only boosts rural economies but also ensures food security and rural development.
References
Deepthi V. 2016. A critical study on entrepreneurial behavior of agripreneurs in Andhra Pradesh. Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, Acharya N. G. Agricultural University, Guntur.
George A, Rajkamal P J and Jiji R S. 2012. Analysis of the socio-personal profile of livestock-based self-help group members of Thrissur district, Kerala. Jour. Ind. Vet. Asso. 10(1): 38-42
Haneef R and Ahmad T. 2021. Socio-economic and Socio-personal Characteristics of Agri- Entrepreneurs: A Study of Uttarakhand and Punjab State of India. As. Jour.l Ag. Ext., Eco.& Socio. 39(7): 104-109.
Linajoy P A. and K S. 2008. Determinants of group performance women – led agro processing self help groups in Kerala. Agril. Econ. Res. Rev. 21(1): 355-362.
Naidu C D. 2012. Study on farming performance and entrepreneurial behavior of sugarcane farmers in North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh. Ph.D. Thesis. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad. 145p.
Nagalakshmi T and Sudhakar A. 2013. Agripreneurs: a case study of Dharmapuri farmers. Int. J. Sci. Res. 2(8): 208-214.
Nargave R. 2016. Entrepreneurial behavior of sugarcane growers in block shahpura district Jabalpur (M.P.). M.Sc.(Ag) thesis, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, 53p.
Ram D, Singh M K, Chaudhary K P and Jayarani L. 2013. Entrepreneurship behavior of women entrepreneurs in Imphal of Manipur. Ind. Res. Jour. Ext. Edu. 13(2): 31-35.
Sadashive S M, Pathade S S, Sawant M N, Ramesh N and Pordhiya K I. 2017. Entrepreneurial behavior of dairy farmers: a study in Marathwadaregion of Maharashtra. India. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci. 6(7): 97-101.
Sharma A and Hussain M. 2018. Identification of constraints for tiny women farmers in the district of Nainital. Ind. J. Soc. Res. 59(6): 859-865.
Shekhar B R. 2009. Study on Marketing Behaviour of Chilli Growers in Guntur District Of Andhra Pradesh. Thesis, Masters of Science, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.78p.
Shivacharan G, Sudharan V and Vasantha R. 2017. A study on profile characteristics of rural young agri entrepreneurs. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci. 6(11): 252-258.
Singh A and Singh A K. 2017. Challenges in Indian Agriculture: An Empirical Study. Int. J. Cur. Micro. App. Sci. 6(6): 3056-3062.
Uplaonkar S S and Biradar S S. 2015. Development of agriculture in India through agripreneurs. Int. J. Appl. Res. 1(9): 1063-1066
