Economics of mango production and constraints in district Lucknow, U.P

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to know the growth trend, cost and returns in mango production and problem in production and marketing of mango, entitled Economics of production and marketing of mango in district Lucknow, (U.P.). The study has been undertaken in district Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Data pertained for the year 2015-16. The productivity of mango in district Lucknow was 20.08 tons/ha. The study of economics of production reveals that during establishment period the cost came Rs. 122050/ha of which 50.38% i.e. Rs. 61500 incurred during first year with average cost Rs. 30572.50/ha for first four years. The average fruiting period cost came Rs. 35740 for different age group orchards. The returns from 11-15 year aged orchard recorded maximum i.e. Rs. 418000/year. The average benefit-cost ratio was calculated 1:10.76. According to the data available from 2010 to 2015 Lucknow shows an increasing trend in production of mango as 488000 Tons in 2010 and 563777 Tons in 2015. So considering the importance of mango crop in Lucknow district, U.P The different constraints observed during the study were incidence of pests and diseases, irregular bearing, high velocity of wind during fruiting period, lack of technical know-how.