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6.0 MARKETING INFORMATION AND EXTENSION :Marketing information:Agricultural Marketing Information comprises of collection, analysis andcompilation of agricultural marketing related information as well as dissemination of rightinformation to the people in need, at right place, at right time and in right form.In a marketing system, market information is an important function which facilitates themarketing decisions and regulates the competitive market processes and mechanisms.It is helpful to the farmers for planning, production and marketing of their commodities.It is also the key to achieve operational and pricing efficiency in a marketing system. Inthe present context of global agricultural scenario, the small and marginal potatofarmers should change the habit of traditional farming to modern market / exportoriented farming by improving the quality and productivity of the produce.Farmers / traders/ processors should reorient their potato enterprises by usingfacilities of market information and information technology (I.T) for the followingpurposes:►►►►►Planning for market oriented production.Preparation of produce for marketing.Adoption of modern storage techniques.Availing suitable transport facilities.Availing market intelligence for remunerative prices.For effective dissemination of market-led information, almost all the state / U.T.Govt. organizations have some activities for the benefit of the producers, traders,processor, exporters and consumers, which are of conventional nature. Hence, toimprove this entire system, Govt. of India started “Market Research and Information Network” (MRIN) Scheme through the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) and itswebsite i.e., AGMARKNET. Besides, there are also other organizations involved in thedissemination of market information of agricultural commodities.Marketing extension:Marketing extension is a tool to educate the farmers, traders, consumers andother beneficiaries regarding the latest knowledge on post harvest management,marketing, value addition, and exploring new market opportunities. It aims to bringdesired changes in their skill, attitude and behaviour towards post harvest managementand marketing practices of agricultural produce. In the present context of globalizationof agricultural trade, it is essential to grow awareness among the producers and otherbeneficiaries regarding proper harvesting, grading, packaging, transportation, storage,maintaining proper quality standards and Sanitary-Phytosanitary requirements, etc.50
Benefits :‣ To provide up-to-date information on the prices and arrivals.‣ To orient producers/traders about price trends, demand and supply position, etc.‣ To guide the producers/farmers about when, where and how to market theproduce.‣ To educate farmers about different aspects of post harvest management /operations.‣ To guide the farmers about benefits of direct / contract marketing and futuretrading.Table No. 16Government and Semi Govt. Organizations Providing the Serviceson Marketing Information and ExtensionSl.No. Organization & it’s website Services provided1. 2. 3.1. Directorate of Marketing& Inspection (DMI) ,C.G.O Complex,Faridabad.website:www.agmarknet.nic.in.2. Directorate of Economicsand Statistics, Ministry ofAgriculture, ShastriBhawan, New DelhiWebsite:www.agricoop.nic.in3. National HorticultureBoard,Plot No-85, Sector18,Institutional Area,Gurgaon-1220154. Central Potato ResearchInstitute (CPRI), Shimla,(Himachal Pradesh)Website: www.cpri.ernet.in► It is at present implementing a plan scheme i.e.‘Market Research and Information Network’(MRIN)through NIC for establishing a network for speedycollection and dissemination of market information forit’s effective utilization.Under the scheme, important agricultural markets,state agricultural marketing boards/departments arebeing linked through computerized internet services.Under this scheme, DMI has also created a websitenamely, AGMARKNET.By this website, the user or beneficiary may collectthe detailed information on various aspects ofagricultural commodities including potato.► Publishes journal, bulletin on Agricultural Marketing.► Marketing extension.► Compilation of statistical data on agriculturalcommodities for planning and development.► Dissemination of data/information on agriculturethrough publication and internet.► Collection, compilation and dissemination of marketintelligence, market related information / data onhorticultural commodities including potato.► Acting as a centre for training methodologies andtechnology for upgrading scientific manpower inmodern technologies for post harvest technologies ofpotato. To provide consultancy in post harvest technologiesof potato.51
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