The agricultural policy process for rural
development is determined by global issues such as liberalization, ,
democratization and privatization. In Chhattisgarh, paddy straw is available in
abundance it being the major crop of the state. As paddy straw is used in
mushroom cultivation, the small and marginal farmers can take up mushroom
cultivation in addition to their other crops and earn extra money. The problem faced
by mushroom producer is of its marketing as it is of highly perishable nature
and has a very short shelf life. e-marketing is an effective method of trading
and fetches higher profits it can be the solution to the common problem faced
by mushroom cultivators. This paper compares the conventional marketing channel
and the e-Marketing channel .