Author(s): Sandhya Khanna, Kamini Bisht, Sonam Agrawal, Seema Naberia and Chandrika Sharma

Abstract: When it comes to vegetable production in Indian continent, onion plays a vital role in the country and foreign cuisine. Without onion there is no dish prepared and completed in Indian food. The study highlights characteristics of onion growers in the Mhow block of Indore district are similar to those in other regions of India. There is need for providing training to onion growers to enhance their productivity and profitability. The study recommends the establishment of an efficient market information system to provide onion growers with timely and accurate market information and recommends the provision of training to onion growers regarding good agricultural practices, market intelligence, and post-harvest handling techniques to help them realize better returns on their investments. Targeted interventions are needed to improve onion growers' marketing knowledge, particularly in areas like grading and packaging along with emphasis on the importance of extension services in providing growers with up-to-date information on market demand and price fluctuations. Overall, the study highlights the importance of marketing knowledge for smallholder farmers and the need for targeted interventions to improve their profitability and livelihoods.

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