Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Button Mushroom in Central Kashmir

Author(s)	Iram Sabha, S.A Wani, T.A Sofi
Country	India
Abstract	Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is the most popular mushroom variety grown and consumed in Jammu and Kashmir. The present investigation was conducted in Central Kashmir, examining the economics of button mushroom production and marketing. The three categories of farmers were studied based on production volume, with large-scale growers being the most profitable. The analysis highlighted operational costs, cultivation expenses per kilogram, and the favourable returns to scale as significant contributors to success. Regarding marketing, Channel-C emerged as the predominant choice among farmers. The Challenges identified the complexities which includes maintaining the ideal growth conditions, spawn availability, and market uncertainties. This research offers crucial insights for the Central Kashmir mushroom farming sector, aiding policymakers and practitioners alike.
Keywords	Button Mushroom, Simple random technique, Cobb-Douglas production function, Benefit-cost ratio, Marketing, Constraints
Field	Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On	2024-04-30
Cite This	Economic Analysis of Production and Marketing of Button Mushroom in Central Kashmir - Iram Sabha, S.A Wani, T.A Sofi - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.18437
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.18437
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gts4s3

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