6. Marketing and Storage Facilities

The infrastructural facilities, like roads, marketing and storage facilities are also very crucial for the successful cultivation of High Yielding Varieties. It is the transportation cost which determines the cropping pattern and crop intensity in given region. Once a village is linked with a town/market by a metalled {puccd} road, its economy undergoes a remarkable transformation. The farmers can market their produce with ease and are also able to purchase fertilisers, plant protection chemicals, and other agricultural equipments from the neighbouring town. Cultivation of perishable commodities like vegetables, fruits, flowers and dairy products can also be done efficiently and profitably if adequate transport and marketing facilities are available.