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Geographical Indications for Kodagu Coffee – A Socio-economic Feasibility Analysis

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  • Chethana, A.N.
  • Nagaraj, N.
  • Chengappa, P.G.
  • Gracy, C.P.

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The feasibility of Geographical Indications (GI) for the Kodagu coffee has been explored, as the coffee is grown under shade and unique conditions in the midst of rich biodiversity; as a result, the productivity of coffee turns out to be relatively low. The results have indicated that productivity of coffee is lower (6 q/ acre) when grown under high shade and native tree cover than under low shade condition (8.9 q/acre). Although, the difference in cost of cultivation between the two shade conditions is not significant, the net gain is to the tune of Rs 10.40/kg for the planters growing under low shade and exotic trees cover. The net loss has been estimated to be around Rs 15.50/kg for the planters growing under high shade and native trees cover. The marginal loss in the productivity of coffee due to shade is not directly reimbursable through the shade benefits. Hence, the coffee planters need to be compensated through a price premium for their products produced under rich biodiversity, thus requiring the GI that ensures quality and price.

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  • Chethana, A.N. & Nagaraj, N. & Chengappa, P.G. & Gracy, C.P., 2010. "Geographical Indications for Kodagu Coffee – A Socio-economic Feasibility Analysis," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 23(1), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aerrae:92157
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.92157
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    1. Hilal Mohamed & Duboys de Labarre Matthieu & Drut Marion & Bellassen Valentin & Leedon Guy & Antonioli Federico & Boehm Michael & Péter Csillag & Donati Michele & Ferrer-Pérez Hugo & Gil José Maria & , 2021. "Organic and Geographical Indication Certifications’ Contributions to Employment and Education," Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization, De Gruyter, vol. 19(2), pages 161-176, December.
    2. Chengappa, P.G., 2013. "Presidential Address: Secondary Agriculture: A Driver for Growth of Primary Agriculture in India," Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, vol. 68(1), pages 1-19.

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