Socio-economic attributes of growers and non-growers of the soybean variety MAUS-612

Abstract

The economic effects of the enhanced soybean variety MAUS-612 are examined in this study among 160 producers and 160 non-growers in the Marathwada district of Maharashtra. According to demographic data, middle-aged people make up 56.88 per cent of farmers, whereas elderly people make up a larger percentage of non-growers (32.5%). According to educational attainment, compared to 18.75 per cent of non-growers, 28.13 per cent of farmers have a degree. According to family structures, 60.63 per cent of growers are part of joint families. With 96.88 per cent male representation in both categories, there is a clear gender gap. The economic feasibility of the crop is demonstrated by the income distribution, which shows that 65 per cent of growers earn between ₹1 and ₹3 lakh, compared to 66.68 per cent of non-growers.