International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics

Y. L. Meghana ¹, J. J. Makadia ¹, N. A. Kalola ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

The study was undertaken to determine credit utilization pattern of Kisan Credit Cards in South Gujarat during 2016-17. The study was based on the information obtained from 80 KCC holders and 80 Non-KCC holders selected from two districts Navsari and Surat of South Gujarat. The results revealed that the majority of KCC holders fully utilized the credit (46.25%) followed by not utilized(17.50%) and fully mis-utilized (17.50%) for the productive purpose. About 85.13 per cent amount of total loan disbursed was properly utilized by sample KCC holders. Major reason misutilization of credit by KCC holder was found to salting of old debts and other reasons (33.33 %). Major constraints in availing and use of KCC as perceived by farmer lengthy paper work followed by insufficient credit limit, high interest rate etc.

Keywords

Kisan Credit Card, Holders, Utilization.

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V. S. Kanugade ¹, J. J. Makadia ¹, K. U. Mungalpara ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, N.M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

This study was conducted for estimation of marketing cost, marketing margin and price spread through different marketing channels of spider lily in South Gujarat region. The primary and secondary data was collected for year 2015-16. The flower market of Surat and Valsad were selected. Five village level wholesalers, five commission agent cum wholesalers, ten retailers and 140 spider lily producers were selected for present study. Two major marketing channels were identified for the spider lily flowers i.e. Channel-I: Producer → Retailer → Consumer and Channel-II: Producer → Village level wholesaler → Wholesaler cum commission agent → Retailer → Consumer. The net price realization for was found higher in Channel-II (Rs. 31.15/kg) as compared to Channel-I (Rs. 28.45/kg). The major constraint related to marketing of spider lily flowers were high perishability of flower buds, low price of produce, absence of regulated market for flowers, high cost of transportation and high margin of middleman.

Keywords

Spider Lily Marketing Channels, Marketing Cost, Marketing Margin Price Spread.

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V. S. Kanugade ¹, J. J. Makadia ¹, R. T. Khatri ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, N.M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine economic analysis of production of spider lily in South Gujarat during the season 2015-16. The study was based on data collected randomly from 140 spider lily growers. Multistage sampling technique was employed for selection of sample. It analysed the cost and returns structure and economic feasibility. Simple tabular analysis, cost concepts, pay back-period, net present worth, benefit-cost ratio and internal rate of return have been used to draw the interface. The results revealed that, per acre cost of cultivation and per acre net return of spider lily were found to Rs. 112380 and 60698, respectively. Gross income, farm business income and family labour income was found to Rs.162861, Rs.111929 and Rs. 80284, respectively. The average return per rupee was worked out to Rs.1.45.. Economical feasibility test (@ 9 % discount rate) revealed that spider lily crop had higher net present value (Rs. 181938), benefit-cost ratio (1.42:1), internal rate of return >145%) and pay back period (2.12 year) which justified the worthiness of the investment. Major Bottlenecks in production were high wages rate, non - availability of labour in time, difficulties in pest and disease control etc.

Keywords

Spider Lily, Cost, Return, Economic Feasibility.

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Y. L. Meghana ¹, J. J. Makadia ¹, H. H. Mistry ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine on a comparative cost of cultivation of major crops grown in South Gujarat for KCCs and non–KCCs farmers 2016-17. The study was based on the information obtained from 80 KCC holders and 80 Non-KCC holders selected from two districts viz., Navsari and Surat of South Gujarat. The results revealed that per hectare cost of cultivation of KCC farmers for paddy, sugarcane, sorghum and chilli was found to be Rs. 52880/ha, Rs. 189212/ha, Rs. 31377/ha and Rs. 55239/ha, respectively. The cost of cultivation for non-KCC farmers for paddy, sugarcane, sorghum and chilli was found to be Rs. 50900/ha, Rs. 182980/ha, Rs. 29581/ha and Rs. 51680/ha, respectively. The cost of cultivation is more for KCC farmers as against Non-KCC farmers. The net returns obtained by KCC farmers for paddy, sugarcane, sorghum and chilli was found to be Rs. 10908/ha, Rs. 60046/ha, Rs. 6577/ha and Rs. 23923/ha, respectively. The net returns obtained by Non-KCC farmers for paddy, sugarcane, sorghum and chilli was found to be Rs. 8790/ha, Rs. 55420/ha, Rs. 6062/ha and Rs. 21304/ha, respectively. The net returns are more for KCC farmers as against Non-KCC farmers.

Keywords

KCCs, Cost of Cultivation, Paddy, Sugarcane, Sorghum, Chilli.

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J. J. Makadia ¹, R. T. Khatri ¹, H. H. Mistry ¹, Deepa Hiremath ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

Dairy industry has traditionally been integral to India’s rural economy and thus, the country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of dairy products. Milk is an important commodity as it is a source of dairy industrial raw material and also as a nutritive food for people. Hence, the study of economics of milk production assumed a greater importance in rural areas of Navsari district particularly falling in jurisdiction of Vasudhara dairy. The present study revealed that the overall per litre cost of milk production was Rs. 34.98 per buffalo. A net return per litre per milch animal was found to be positive for the entire category. It was highest for large category (Rs. 14.54) and lowest for small category (Rs. 12.12). Return per litre of milk was more for buffalo compared to cow. Hence, buffalo is more profitable than cow in study area. The Input-output relationship over different herd size category, an investment of Rs. 1 would bring Rs. 1.39 for buffalo. Similarly, the overall return over investment for cow was found to Rs. 1.36. With regard to the disposal pattern of milk and price received by different herd size the overall milk production per year per animal was 1133.00 litres for buffalo and 1870.00 litres for cow which increased from small to large herd size group in both the cases. The overall milk income per animal per year was found to Rs. 55120/- and Rs. 54 816/- for buffalo and cow, respectively which also increased with herd size. Out of total marketable surplus for both buffalo and cow milk, the major portion was sold through co-operative milk societies while the rest was sold through private agencies milk. Although the dairy business was found to be a remunerative occupation various constraints like high feed cost followed by high cost of animals, fluctuation of milk production, high labour cost and long lactation period were the major constraints faced by the farmers.

Keywords

Milk Production, Economics, Cow, Buffalo.

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