Economic analysis of beekeeping (Apis cerana indica) in South-Goa district of Goa state

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analyze technical and economic aspects of apiary set up at Don Bosco College of agriculture Sulcorna, Goa for the year 2020. The Economics of apiary was given under cost heading which includes three sub groups mainly recurring cost, non-recurring costs and Net expenses. Net expenses incurred to Rs. 22595. The provincial difference in costs and returns of beekeeping enterprise were determined to get net profit, which amounts to Rs. 27605. B:C ratio was 2.22 which depicts investment of Re. 1 tends to give profit of Rs. 1.22 from honey and wax excluding pollination benefit, representing apiculture business is profitable in South-Goa district of Goa state.