Productivity Analysis and Employment Effects of Marigold Cultivation in Jammu, India

The present study addresses the potential of marigold cultivation in terms income and employment effects subtropical region Jammu. Within field research, we have surveyed 100 farmers from Jammu Kathua districts Region. is special interest economic development due to disproportional unemployment rate high level poverty. finds that exhibits strong linkages. Marigold generates opportunities 124.84 man-days (MD) a season comparison 85.37 MD rice 49.58 MDs wheat. Hence, farming could create more better-paid rural possibilities for peasants lead substantial reduction poverty headcount ratios. Furthermore, Cobb–Douglas production function-based econometric specification shows farmyard manure (FYM), fertilizers, plant protection, machine hours statistically significant positive effect on yield. second source growth replacement subsistence with focus wheat by farming. We find this kind does not endanger food security districts. On contrary, growing population enhance market demand greater willingness pay local agri-food sector assure security.