Despite of its better economic return and increasing demand in the international market, the cultivation of baby corn
has not become popular in India due to following reasons:
• Less availability of quality seed
• Unawareness among common people about its use and taste
• Lack of processing facilities
• Lack of marketing facilities in rural areas
Technologies regarding cultivation and uses of baby corn are available, therefore it is suggested that awareness
among farmers should be provided through training programmes, demonstrations, use of various media, etc. Public
seed producing agencies, private seed producing agencies and progressive farmers should take up seed production
of single cross hybrids ¬best suited for baby corn cultivation to meet the requirement of farmers. Government
and private sector agencies should join hands for establishment of processing plant of baby corn in suitable
areas. Cooperatives/farmers' group at village/block level may be helpful in establishing processing plant.
Contractual farming is suggested for regular supply of baby corn to the processing unit. Farmers should get
regular market information for selling their produce and getting maximum returns.
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