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Economic analysis of cold storing potatoes in Meerut district.

Author(s) : DAHIYA P. S., DABAS J. P. S., PANDEY N. K., BHALLA V.

Summary

A study was conducted in 1991 in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India, to investigate the pattern of cold storage capacity utilization and the economic viability of cold storage for potatoes. A total of 97 potato growers were interviewed. Cold storage was found to be economically viable at the tariff rates fixed by the government, and farmers made a net profit of 12 Rupees per quintal through cold storage of potatoes.

Details

  • Original title: Economic analysis of cold storing potatoes in Meerut district.
  • Record ID : 1996-0560
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Publication date: 1993/03/01
  • Source: Source: Proc. natl. Symp. Potato Present Future, Modipuram
    68-71; 4 ref.

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