Growth, Decomposition Analysis and Price Behaviour of Garlic in India: 25136
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25136
Author: Nidhi, Samriti, Subhash Sharma, Aditi Sharma and Ruchika
Author Address: Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230 (HP)
Abstract
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a commercially
grown spice that plays a significant role in rural livelihoods, providing
opportunities for revenue diversification and value-added processing. The
present study utilised secondary time-series data to identify growth trends in area,
production, and productivity of garlic in India and Himachal Pradesh. A decomposition
analysis revealed that the interaction between area and productivity
contributed the most towards the change in production in India. In contrast,
the area effect was highest in Himachal Pradesh. A seasonality analysis of garlic prices and
arrivals in Solan, Kullu, and Ludhiana markets was also conducted, revealing
that November, December, and January had the highest seasonal indices for
prices, while April, May, and June had the highest seasonal indices for
arrivals. India is the second-largest garlic producer globally after China;
however, its productivity is comparatively low. Enhancing productivity,
therefore, requires improved modern agricultural practices and adequate
post-harvest infrastructure.
Keywords
Arrivals,
decomposition, growth rate, prices, seasonal indices.
JEL Codes
C43, E31, O13, Q13.