Poplar Wood Price Crash in Punjab: A Stock Taking

Poplar, one of the most common tree species planted under agroforestry in the north-western parts of the country, is losing its attraction among farmers because of declining economic returns. Overproduction, market exploitation and use of inappropriate planting material appear to be mainly responsib...

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Published in:Economic and political weekly 2005-06, Vol.40 (26), p.2742-2747
Main Authors: Mohit Gera, Giresh Mohan, Pooja Negi, N. S. Bisht
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agroforestry
Crop economics
Crops
Plantations
Planting stock
Plywood
Review of Agriculture
Sales commissions
Timber
Tree farms
Trees
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Summary:Poplar, one of the most common tree species planted under agroforestry in the north-western parts of the country, is losing its attraction among farmers because of declining economic returns. Overproduction, market exploitation and use of inappropriate planting material appear to be mainly responsible for the fall in the price of poplar wood. The situation can be saved with the concerted efforts of all stakeholders.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846