Fruits typically constitute an essential part of the daily diet in India and they are in great demand round the year from most sections of the population. India now ranks first in world in the combined production of fruits and vegetables. But due to poor infrastructural facilities and seasonal nature of fruit production, import of fruits from foreign countries is increasing. There is a saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But, because of this seasonal nature of apple production, apple is being imported from foreign countries. Red Delicious and Fuji are the two important varieties of...

India is the second largest producer of vegetables in the world, contributing 14% of the total world vegetables production. In India, tomato is the most widely grown vegetable crop with a share of 10 per cent and occupies third position. In this crop we observe more price variation due to increased supply of tomato than market demand which leads to glut in market followed by price reduction. The above price fluctuation was found to be significant which affects the economy of small and marginal farmers who are mostly involved in cultivation of tomato. For the benefit and welfare of these...