Cost of cultivation and C:B ratio of chilli in irrigated and unirrigated land in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

In present study, multi stage sampling technique was used for drawing the sample. Khargone block in Khargone district was selected purposively due to large area under chilli cultivation. From each block 10 villages were selected randomly and from each villages 90 farmers were selected randomly using proportional allocation i.e. small farmer less than 2 ha, medium farmer (2-4 ha.), large farmers more than 4 ha. The primary data was collected from selected respondents using pre-tested questionnaire, through survey method. Each selected respondents was approached personally for recording relevant data. Appropriate statistical and economic tools were employed to analyze the collected data. Study revealed that, on an average yield was found to be 4.70 quintal per hectare in irrigated condition over unirrigated and also additional net income Rs.21425 per hectare was found in irrigated condition over unirrigated. Although, the return over per rupee investment was higher in irrigated condition but it is very nominal.