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A Comparative Study of Socio-economic Profile of Contract and Non-contract Papaya Growers in Middle Gujarat Region

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  • Ram, Twinkle
  • Bansal, Rachana

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This research gives insight into the socio-economic characteristics of contract and non-contract papaya growers. The study was restricted to middle Gujarat region only. Around 160 respondents, constituting 80 contract and 80 non-contract papaya growers were chosen and interviewed from the Kapadvanj taluka of Kheda district. Tabular analysis was employed to analyze the results in the study area. The contract papaya growers had lower average age as against non-contract papaya growers. The average years of education was higher in contract papaya growers. The study also provided insights into the family size of the respondents and found that the the average family size was higher under non-contract papaya growers as compared to contract papaya growers. Furthermore, the total number of earners were found notably higher under contract as against non-contract growers. Beyond that, the operational size of the land holding was found to be more or less similar under CF and NCF.

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  • Ram, Twinkle & Bansal, Rachana, 2024. "A Comparative Study of Socio-economic Profile of Contract and Non-contract Papaya Growers in Middle Gujarat Region," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 42(6), pages 1-5.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaees:368031
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