Modelling of Coconut Processing Complex through Integrated System
| dc.contributor.author | Bosco, S.J.D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sairam, C.V. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-07-05T07:01:56Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-07-05T07:01:56Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2002 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Though India is one among the largest producers of coconut in the world, its relative share in the international trade arena is non-significant as compared to other major coconut producing countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia. Lack of organized marketing having vertical integration with the agro-processing is the prime reason for the same. Technologies are available for individual processing for the production of edible oil, DC powder, vinegar, coconut chips, shell powder, industrial oil and cakes. However due to their small scale operation the economies of scale and their relative profitability is low as compared to those, which could be achieved through scientific integration. This paper proposed different models of integrating them and tested the economic worthiness of this process. The results indicated that scientific integration of different coconut based processed products would be economically viable as compared to their individual production. Establishment of these units in those areas with less labour cost proves to be more beneficial. Since integration of various agro processing units of coconut involves heavy investment, entrepreneurs who are willing to invest in few of these low or high intensive models, needs to undertake an assessment of the demand and supply pattern of inputs and possible domestic and international demand. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Proceedings of Placrosynz XV (2002): 655-662 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3711 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Modelling of Coconut Processing Complex through Integrated System | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |