Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
Suseel Sahu, Dr. Sushila and Shivaji Limji

Abstract:
An Economic Analysis of Turmeric Cultivation in the Bemetara District of Chhattisgarh was conducted to work out the cost and return of turmeric production. The study is based on data collected from 60 farmers from berla and saza blocks of Bemetara District. The average total cost per hectare was estimated Rs. 207460 per hectare and gross return was Rs 299715 per hectare. Yield of turmeric in study area was 4.99 tonnes per hectare. The calculated family labour income and farm business income were Rs 92694.9 per hectare and Rs 110716 per hectare respectively. Highest B.C. ratio 1:1.48 was calculated for large size farmers while it was observed lowest 1:1.38 for marginal farmers.