Profitability of sweet orange in Marathwada region

Abstract

The study compared the economic performance of Sweet orange of Marathwada region with the aim of assessing the determinants of its profitability. Primary data obtained from a sample of 160 farmers by stratified and multi-staged random sampling from four villages were analyzed using percentages, means, gross margin, net profit. Results revealed gender inequality; majority of sweet orange respondents were in middle age group. More number of selected respondent were educated up to high school level (35.62 per cent). It was revealed from the table that per hectare cost of establishment of sweet orange orchard was Rs.301796.68. Net profit obtained by cultivation of sweet orange is Rs. 131665.75; The study concludes that cultivation of sweet orange was found to be profitable.