Author(s): Mukesh Kumar Gurjar, Hari Singh, GL Meena, Ram Hari Meena, PB Singh, Sunil Kumar Jakhar and Ashish Kumar

Abstract: The study, based on primary data from 80 randomly selected farmers across selected Gram Panchayats of Shahpura and Asind tehsils in Bhilwara district during the agricultural year 2024-25, aimed to identify key constraints in black gram production and marketing using Garrett’s ranking technique. Farmers were categorized by farm size, and data were collected through structured interviews. Major production constraints included damage by animals (highest Garrett score of 63.84), high input costs, weed problems, labour shortage, pest attacks, and poor soil fertility. Marketing constraints were led by dependence on middlemen (Garrett score 64.78), followed by market price fluctuations, high transportation costs, malpractices, and limited awareness of schemes. Other significant challenges were poor access to storage, distant mandis, and lack of market intelligence. The findings highlight the need for infrastructure development, training, direct market access, input support, and improved extension services to enhance black gram productivity and profitability in the region.

DOI: 10.22271/maths.2025.v10.i7Sa.2099

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