An Economic Analysis of the Efficiency of the e-National Agriculture Market in Andhra Pradesh: 24151
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-24151
Author: Soumya P., S. Rajeswari, P.L.R.J. Praveena and N. Vani
Author Address: Institute of Agribusiness Management, Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502 (Andhra Pradesh),
Abstract
This study evaluated the efficiency
of the e-National Agriculture Market in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on six
commodities: Chilli, turmeric, groundnut, onion, tomato and cotton across
selected APMCs. The study period was divided into the pre-e-NAM (2012-2016)
and post-e-NAM (2017-2021) periods. Percentage analysis, F-test, t-test and
ARCH-GARCH analysis were employed for analysis. The results showed that e-NAM
generated employment in all markets. Trade volume and value increased for chilli,
onion and tomato, but decreased for cotton due to industry preferences,
turmeric due to cold storage sales and groundnut due to COVID-19 impacts.
Arrivals and prices varied significantly in the post-integration period, with
less volatility for all commodities despite influences from politics, traders
and perishability. Overall, e-NAM improved market efficiency. The
recommendations included educating farmers about e-NAM processes and benefits,
and expanding Farmer-Producer Organizations to boost logistics and bargaining
power.
Keywords
Agricultural
market efficiency, digital agriculture, e-NAM, market integration, price
discovery.
JEL Codes
D24, O13, Q13, Q16.