Tamil Nadu produce on an average of 77.72 lakh tonnes of vegetables annually and stands first among all the states in the productivity of vegetables (30 t/ha). The major vegetables grown in the state are tomato, brinjal, bhendi, tapioca, onion, drumstick, watermelon, greens, hilly vegetables and gourds. TamilNadu occupies tenth position among the Onion producing states in India. Tamil Nadu produces an average 2.406 lakh MT of Onion annually. Over 34,679.10 MT of Onion worth Rs. 127.64 crore was exported from Tamil Nadu during 2017-18. About 35% of fruits and vegetables are lost in storage and transport due to lack of adequate cold chain and processing facilities. To reduce post-harvest losses with appropriate systems, to connect farmers with major market centres, processors and consumers and to convert surplus production into value added products, the supply Chain Management of Fruits and Vegetables needs to be developed. More infrastructure facilities need to be created and proper dissemination of latest and appropriate technology should be ensured through extension work. The creation of awareness among farmers and other stakeholders is to be given the prime importance. The book which will serve as a good guide for the economic and livelihood development of the farmers of Tamil Nadu by challenging the constraints in the marketing of vegetables.
Dr. M.S. Aneesa Rani Professor andHead Vegetable Research Station Pular-607102, Cuddalore Dt.
J. Suganya AgriculturalOfficer Department ofAgricultural Marketing andAgribusiness Guindy-600032.
Aiswarya Ravi Ph.D. Scholar Department of Fruit Science Horticultural College and Research Institute TamilNaduAgriculturalUniversity Coimbatore-641003.
Dr. P. Irene Vethamoni Dean (Horticulture) Horticultural College and Research Institute TamilNaduAgriculturalUniversity Coimbatore-641003.
1 Introduction........................................................................................... 1
2 Area, Production & Productivity of Vegetables.............................. 7
3 Cultivation Practices of Vegetables .................................................11
4 Integrated Nutrient Management in Vegetables ..........................17
5 Integrated Pest Management in Vegetables ..................................19
6 Harvesting Maturity Indices and Harvesting
Methods for Vegetables .....................................................................21
7 Post-Harvest Management in Vegetables.......................................27
8 Value Addition in Vegetables...........................................................31
9 Marketing of Vegetables in Tamil Nadu ........................................35
10 Export Potential of Vegetables .........................................................51
11 Onion Production and Marketing ...................................................55
12 Area and Production of Onion ........................................................57
13 Cultivation Practices of Onion .........................................................59
14 Integrated Pest Management in Onion ..........................................63
15 Harvesting and Yield in Onion ........................................................65
16 Quality Seed Production in Small Onion .......................................67
17 Post-Harvest Management in Onion ..............................................77
18 Processing and Value Addition in Onion ......................................85
19 Marketing of Onion............................................................................93
20 Export Potential of Onion ...............................................................103
References ..........................................................................................105
