Economic Importance of Wild Mushrooms in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha, India

Kumar, Sanjeet; Mishra, Arun; Mishra, Sweta; Marndi, Sugimani

doi:10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430246

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“…10 to Rs. 30 per leaf plate or bowl [12]. In 2013, Manna and Roy reported on the economic contribution of wild edible mushrooms to a forest fringe ethnic community in some eastern lateritic parts of India that the net value of revenue from wild edible mushrooms was estimated to be contributing 9.83 and 10.29 % of total annual income of a Santal family of the Choupahari and Gonpur forests [13].…”

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Economically Important Wild Edible Mushrooms of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India

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Bonai Forest Division is rich in flora and faunal species. The fertile forest-dominated areas provide a good platform for growing wild mushrooms. The locals collect them for food, medicine, and economic purposes. Addressing the economic value of wild mushrooms will provide a platform for value addition and management of forest & wildlife in Bonai Forest Division, Odisha. Considering the importance of wild mushrooms in the day-to-day lives of tribal communities of the division, an attempt has been made to enumerate the mushrooms having economic values. A survey was carried out during 2021-2022 in 7 ranges. 15 wild mushrooms were identified as having economic value. Rugda mushrooms are the most popular of the 15, and can be sold for up to Rs. 1800 per kg. The present study brings attention to the urgent need for value additions to these mushrooms for the sustainable development of the local communities.

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Economically Important Wild Edible Mushrooms of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India

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“…Some scholars specifically note that selling wild medicinal plants has considerable economic importance, as Paudel and Hall (2022) show for Nepal. In some cases, wild mushrooms are an attractive, albeit highly perishable local produce, yielding premium prices (Kumar et al, 2022) for the sellers, often tribal women who rely on local biodiversity and traditional knowledge. These women, who may be the sole or main earners for many households, skilfully collect such precious natural resources for sale in these haats (Shandilya, 2020).…”

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Social Change, Employment and Development in Weekly Rural Markets in Odisha

Tiwari,

Sahu

2023

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Local rural markets ( haats) are considered important spaces of economic and social exchange all over South Asia. Based on a detailed ethnography in four weekly haats in Koraput district of Odisha in India, this article confirms their functions as dynamic socio-cultural gendered public spaces as well as crucial hubs of economic activities for rural areas. However, going beyond local ethnography, and seeking to understand how these weekly markets socially and economically empower poor rural tribals as well as non-tribals, this article problematises the role of middlemen. They not only regulate these markets but also control the terms of trade and profits while connecting local markets to higher scales of South Asia’s food security chains. Our concluding analysis identifies some key risks and opportunities faced by producers, sellers and buyers as participants in these weekly markets, which are now clearly glocalised spaces.

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Mushroom Cultivation and Rural Development in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu

2024

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Mushrooms have been consumed for centuries and are recognized for their nutritional and economic potential. Their low-cost inputs, high yields, and ability to grow on agricultural waste make them an attractive agricultural venture, especially for rural communities. In Tamil Nadu, mushroom farming has seen growth due to favorable climatic conditions and increasing demand for nutritious food. The current study focuses on farm women in the Sivaganga district, particularly mushroom farmers from four self-help groups (SHGs). Using both primary and secondary data collection methods, the study evaluates these women’s role performance, awareness levels, and training needs in mushroom farming. Primary data was gathered through structured interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, while secondary sources included government reports and SHG records. The study assessed key activities such as spawn procurement, production processes, and post-harvest management, as well as the women’s access to resources and credit. Findings from the study led to the development of a multi-stakeholder, gender-sensitive entrepreneurship model for mushroom farming. This study is aims to enhance the skills and income of farm women, empowering them to become successful agripreneurs. The combined use of primary and secondary sources ensured a comprehensive analysis of the socio-economic dynamics in mushroom farming.

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Economic Importance of Wild Mushrooms in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha, India

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Economically Important Wild Edible Mushrooms of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India

Economically Important Wild Edible Mushrooms of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India

Social Change, Employment and Development in Weekly Rural Markets in Odisha

Mushroom Cultivation and Rural Development in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu

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