Study the cost of cultivation of Aonla in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The study was conducted in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. Random sampling technique was used for the selection of blocks, villages and proportionate random sampling for selection of growers. From the list, 200 growers were selected using proportionate sampling method i.e. 90 small, 70 medium and 40 large farmers respectively. The primary data were collected from the respondents by using interview schedule, while secondary data were collected from the official records, published data, magazines etc. Total cost was high on small farms (Rs.73698.8/ha) followed by the medium and large size farms (Rs.72708/ha and Rs.71912/ha) respectively. The average per hectare cost A1 cost A2 and cost B and cost C in different size of farm groups were Rs.54632.8, Rs.64632.8, Rs.66021 and Rs.722747.1 respectively. Average cost of production per quintal and price per quintal in different size of farm groups were Rs.72772.00 and Rs. 454.83. Average per hectare gross returns and net returns obtained on different farm size groups were Rs. 320000 and Rs. 247227.10. Per hectare farm business income was found higher on large farms, followed by medium, and small farms groups (Rs.214713.60, Rs.255423.60 and Rs. 295934.60) respectively.