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Garlic is an important commercial spice crop that contributes significantly to farmers’ income. However, garlic growers face several production and marketing constraints that adversely affect productivity and profitability. The present study was conducted in Baran district of Rajasthan to identify and analyse the major constraints faced by garlic growers in production and marketing. Primary data were collected from 80 garlic farmers during the agricultural year 2023–24 through personal interviews using a structured schedule. The identified constraints were analysed using Garrett’s ranking technique to determine their relative importance. The results revealed that, among the production constraints, poor quality and high cost of garlic cloves emerged as the most severe constraint, with a mean score of 78.00, followed by the high cost of labour during garlic cultivation (76.84) and low management of land due to improper integrated nutrient management (INM) practices (76.47). In marketing, high price variation in the market was identified as the major constraint, with a mean score of 73.51, followed by lack of storage facilities at the field level (68.91) and low market price of garlic at harvesting time (61.41). By ranking constraints according to farmers’ perceptions, the study provides location-specific evidence on the relative severity of the issues affecting garlic cultivation and marketing in Baran district. The findings may help policymakers, extension agencies and other stakeholders formulate appropriate strategies to improve garlic production and marketing efficiency in the study area.