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2025, Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part F
Exploring constraints and policy interventions in cotton seed production and marketing: Evidence from Aurangabad and Jalna districts, Maharashtra
Pranil Sunil Kale, Ashish Samarpit Noel, Mrinmoyee Sharma and Mukesh Kumar Maurya
Cotton seed production is a critical segment of India's agricultural sector, particularly in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad and Jalna districts, where favourable agro-climatic conditions and the involvement of major private seed companies have positioned the region as a leading hybrid seed hub. Unlike commercial cotton farming, seed production is a labour-intensive and capital-demanding process requiring skilled manpower and stringent quality protocols. This study investigates the key production and marketing constraints encountered by cotton seed producers in these districts.
A multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 75 seed-producing farmers associated with five major seed companies. Data were collected through structured interviews and analysed using the Garrett Ranking Technique to prioritize the identified constraints.
The results revealed that the high cost of inputs (Garrett Score: 52.13) was the most significant production challenge, followed by delayed seed supply, pest and disease incidence, and labour shortages during critical stages like pollination and emasculation. Other issues included unpredictable weather, seed purity norms, limited technical guidance, and the absence of crop insurance, reflecting both biophysical and institutional vulnerabilities.
On the marketing front, delayed payments (Garrett Score: 54.33), restricted buyer access, stringent quality rejections, and non-negotiable pricing structures imposed by dominant companies emerged as major hurdles. Additional concerns such as unfair grading, lack of transparency, and high transportation costs further weakened the producers’ position, especially for small and marginal farmers.
The study highlights how the dominance of private firms has created a power imbalance, undermining farmer autonomy and profitability. It recommends targeted interventions including labour support schemes, decentralized seed distribution, crop insurance, improved extension services, and cooperative marketing platforms to address both structural and operational constraints, thereby enhancing the sustainability of cotton seed production in Maharashtra.
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Pranil Sunil Kale, Ashish Samarpit Noel, Mrinmoyee Sharma, Mukesh Kumar Maurya. Exploring constraints and policy interventions in cotton seed production and marketing: Evidence from Aurangabad and Jalna districts, Maharashtra. Int J Agric Extension Social Dev 2025;8(5):416-420. DOI: 10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i5f.1913
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