The food processing industry, both globally and in India, is undergoing rapid transformation driven by increasing consumer demand for safe, high-quality, and convenient products. As a major agricultural producer, India plays a pivotal role in the global food supply chain, particu...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71348
The study explores the purchasing behaviour and challenges faced by farmers in the adoption of biostimulants in four talukas of Kutch district, Gujarat, Nakhatrana, Bhuj, Bhachau, and Mandvi. Primary data were collected from 200 purposively selected farmers through structured int...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71323
India, despite being the fourth-largest producer of pesticides globally, accounts for only 3.75% of global pesticide usage, with fungicides playing a key role in disease management of high-value crops like cumin. This study investigates farmer awareness and buying behaviour regar...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71316
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. Approximately 60 to 70 percent of the Indian population is engaged in agriculture, contributing nearly 20 percent to the nation’s GDP. Recently, there has been a notable shift in agricultural input practices, with various agencie...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71318
The modernization of India’s agricultural sector is essential for realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) play a crucial role in empowering small, marginal, and landless farmers by enabling collective action and enhancing income opportunities...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71311