EFFICIENCY EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC FISHERIES MARKETING IN CUDDALORE DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU (INDIA)

摘要

In the present fisheries marketing system in Tamil Nadu (India), the auctioneers and wholesalers play a crucial role in determining prices for the marine fishes at the landing centres. The prices of the fishes in domestic retail and wholesale markets,fluctuate more wider than any other agricultural commodity. The present study was carried out, with an overall objective of evaluating the efficiency of domestic fish marketing in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. The price spread pattern of different channels under operation were evaluated .The degree and pattern of price integration between different marine fish species in important retail markets were also studied.Price spread analysis revealed that prices were higher at urban market than at rural market and the monetary benefits of shortening of channels did not reach either producers or consumers. These problems could be addressed by the establishment of "Fishermen Shandies" in line with "Farmer Shandies" and advisory prices being offered by the Government authorities. The analysis also disclosed that transportation cost was a major burden for wholesalers and retailers. The study suggested to provide due guidance and encouragement to stakeholders to maintain a "Self Group Transportation Arrangement" in line with the SHG concept. Co-integration analysis revealed that consumers are more species specific in purchase and hence in order to have a sustained supply of all species on all days, cold storage facilities are inevitable at retail markets.