Economic analysis of impact assessment of production technology of paddy cultivation in North Konkan region of Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The Present study is to examine Economic analysis of impact assessment of production technology of paddy cultivation in North Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. The study was undertaken by taking 180 sample farmers during the year 2022-23. To collect information from the sample area, an interview schedule and survey approach were utilized. The objective was achieved by using CACP cost concepts and Technology adoption index. The cost of cultivation (C3) Paddy was observed highest in case of low adopter group and lowest in case of high adopter group. The overall cost of production was Rs. 2873 per quintal. And gross returns from Paddy were found to be Rs. 81300 per hectare. The overall technology adoption index score was 65.28 indicating further scope for increasing adoption levels and thereby reducing per quintal cost. The benefit cost ratio at cost B2 at overall level was 1.39. Indicating profitability of Rice when human labour was not considered however at cost C3 it was not profitable. (B.C ratio 1:0.74) the profitability have clearly shown positive relationship with technology adoption which was also indicated by negative correlation between technology adoption and per quintal cost (-0.36). the one per cent increase in adoption reduce unit cost of cultivation by Rs. 11 the more use of mechanization that the labour cost which contributes at larger portion (59.96%) can be reduced and supported by technology adoption the rice can be more improved.