Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
MK Das, KK Sarangi and SN Mishra

Abstract:
The present study entitled "Profitability analysis of cotton farming in Odisha" was undertaken with the major objectives to study the cost of cultivation and return of cotton production of sample farmers. This study used both secondary and primary data. Multi-stage random sampling was taken for this study. The districts selected for study were Kalahandi, Balangir and Rayagada of Odisha state. A total number of 120 cotton farmers i.e 71 farmers from small and 49 farmers from large size groups were selected at random based on probability proportion. Data pertaining to cost and return were collected for the present study from the selected farmers. The major findings revealed that the average operational cost of cotton per hectare was estimated to be Rs. 46842.38, out of which the major expenditure was for cost of human labour which accounted for 30.89 percent of the total operating cost, followed by rental value of land (16.24%), fertilizer cost (16.10%). Overall productivity in the area of cotton was reported to be 13.92 quintals of seed cotton per hectare and the net income of farmers for the crop ranges from RS.71662.25. The farm income increases with the increase in farm size and vice-versa.