Assessing Farmers’ Perceptions and Satisfaction with Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in Northern Telangana

<i>This study examines the perceptions and satisfaction of farmers in Northern Telangana have regarding the services provided by Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). APMC services are meant to help farmers get fair prices, proper storage, and smooth transportation of their crops. However, farmers often need help with issues like inadequate storage, poor transportation, and unfair practices by intermediaries. The study involved surveying 752 farmers from six APMCs: Dharmaram, Gollapalli, Bhainsa, Khanapur, Sarangapur, and Choppadandi. It aimed to understand farmers' opinions on APMC services and their satisfaction with pricing, storage, conflict resolution, and market access. The study reveals significant dissatisfaction with storage and transportation facilities and felt the need to improve them. Further, it was found that there is a need for transparent auction practices and reduced influence of intermediaries to improve farmers' satisfaction.</i>