"Performance of Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme: A Case Study of Banana Crop in Selected Districts of Karnataka"
Authors/Creators
- 1. Research Scholar, J.S.S. Research Foundation, J.S.S. Technical Institution Campus, S.J.C.E- Mysuru
- 2. Research Guide, J.S.S. Research Foundation, J.S.S. Technical Institution Campus, S.J.C.E- Mysuru
Description
Among the tropical Horticultural crops, Bananna which is known as Berry a native
of Indumalaya and Austrelia widely cultivated in 135 countries. It is rst introduced
to India in 327 B.C. by Alexander the Great. Then onwards it has a signi cant place
in Indian agriculture as it widely used all over India for all kinds of religious rituals
as well as a nutritious food. Banana (Musa sp.) is the second most important fruit
crop in India next to mango. Its year round availability, affordability, varietal range,
taste, nutritive and medicinal value makes it has the favourite fruit among all classes
of people. It has also good export potential of domestic production only 0.05% is
exported and the rest is consumed within the country mostly as a table fruit. India
exports bananas mainly to Middle East countries viz. U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Bahrain, Qatar. The varieties which are in demand internationally include Grand
Naine and Cavendish. Hi-tech cultivation of the crop is an economically viable
enterprise leading to increase in productivity, improvement in produce quality and
early crop maturity with the produce commanding premium price.