An economic analysis of sugarcane cultivation in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

In the present paper, an attempt has been made to examine various sugarcane production in different categories of the farmers. An Economic Analysis of Sugarcane Cultivation in Ayodhya district of Eastern Plain zone in Uttar Pradesh. Hundred Sample farmers (marginal 64, Small 22, & medium 14) where interviewed form 5 village Bikapur block & tehsil of Ayodhya district., Data was analysised and found that Average holding Size 1.20 ha. Varying from 0.55 to 3.22 ha. Cropping intensity of sample farms was to 201.64 percent which was found highest on marginal farms 241.34 percent followed by Small 208.78 percent and medium 191.12 percent respectively. On an Average cost of cultivation was rupees 93427.33 per/ha. The gross & Net income on over all farms where found to be rupees 194656.00 and 101228.67 per ha respectively. The input and output ratio was found to be 1:2.14 On cost C3 the study was characterized by decreasing return to scale.