Cost benefit analysis of paddy straw mushroom in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh

Abstract

The study was conducted in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh during the year 2022-23 to 2023-24, had analysed the cost, return and break-even analysis of paddy straw mushroom on different categories of farmers. Bilaspur district was selected purposively. The primary data was collected from the mushroom producers through personal interviews by survey method with the help of a well-prepared schedule and questionnaire for the mushroom production The overall total cost incurred in cultivating paddy straw mushroom was Rs. 83.52 per kg which was sold at Rs. 300 per kg which gave gross income of 300 per kg and 199.94 Rs per kg of net return. The overall break-even point for oyster mushroom production was 0.18 kg.