scholarly journals Economics of Rainfed Sericulture-A Study in the District of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Ruchira Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cost Component ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Cocoon Production ◽  
Silk Cocoon ◽  
Rural Industry ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Mulberry Leaf ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Benefit Cost

Sericulture is a labour intensive agro-based rural industry, which provides  periodical income throughout the year. In view of this, it is very much  imperative to know the sericulture economics in order to motivate new farmers  to take up sericulture and increase their income. Therefore, a study was  conducted with the help of personal interview of 70 rainfed sericulture farmers  in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The study concluded that in garden  establishment, highest share of cost was associated with human labour (INR  14,400.00) followed by that for FYM (INR 2418.75). Similarly human labour  (51.93%) accounted for highest element of cost in leaf production activities too  owing to high labour wages and shortage of manpower. Labour (25.33%) was  second major cost component next to mulberry leaf (38.64%) in silk cocoon  production. The average yield of silk cocoon obtained was 1289.04 kg/ha per  year. The net return obtained was INR 52039.32 and benefit cost ratio was 1.49. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11176 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 49-54, March 2012

Silk Cocoon Production in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu: A Profitability Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 710-715
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Cocoon Production ◽  
Silk Cocoon ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Benefit Cost

Sericulture is a financially viable production and has enormous potential for employment opportunities. The present study attempted to investigate the profitability of the sericulture business in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. A proportionate random sampling approach was used to select 80 sample sericulture farmers. The results revealed that the total cost of producing silk cocoons was ?98,805.1 , with a net profit of ? 1,17,194.84. The benefit-cost ratio and break-even output estimated 6 were 2.19:1 and 140.72 kg of the silk cocoon. It depicted that the farmers were operating in the profit zone, as the average yield of sample farmers was substantially higher. Labour scarcity, pest and disease incidence, and income loss owing to COVID 19 pandemic were major constraints faced by sericulture farmers. Sericulture enterprise provided immense opportunity by means of profitable income and more employment opportunities. The young unemployed rural entrepreneurs and women SHGs of this region if appropriately trained and provided financial support to initiate this enterprise would lead to the development of the silk cluster and indeed top position in the Indian silk industry.

scholarly journals Profitability of betel leaf (Piper betle L.) cultivation in some selected sites of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
QMS Islam ◽  
MA Matin ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
MS Hoq ◽  
Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Easy Access ◽  
High Price ◽  
Piper Betle ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Betel Leaf ◽  
High Initial Cost ◽  
Rot Disease ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in four betel leaf growing areas, namely Barisal, Chittagong, Rajshahi and Kustia district during 2013-14 to assess the cultivation practices, physical productivity, profitability, and to explore the constraints to betel leaf cultivation. The study has been designed to investigate the economics of betel leaf production considering intensive cultivated areas for recent information in Bangladesh. From each district, two upazilas were selected considering the concentration of betel leaf growers and easy access. Also from each upazila, two blocks and from each block 20 farmers were selected with the consultation of Upazila Agriculture Officer and Sub Assistant Agriculture Officer. The study revealed that betel leaf cultivation was profitable in the study areas, although BCR in the first and second years was below one which was due to high initial cost. The highest yield and gross return of betel leaf cultivation were in the fifth year. The benefit cost ratio was found highest in 6-10 year followed by 5th and 11-15 year. The benefit cost ratio at 12%, 15% and 20% rate of interest were 1.27, 1.25 and 1.21 respectively. Internal rate of return (IRR) was calculated 62% in current situation, IRR 37% was found by 10% decrease of return and 39% by 10% increase of cost. The problems like leaf rot disease, high price of boroj materials, low price of betel leaf, high price of oilcake, etc. were facing by the betel leaf farmers.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(3): 409-420, September 2015

scholarly journals ECONOMICS OF SMALL ONION IS IT FEASIBLE TO THE PRODUCERS? - A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Rajendran
Keyword(s):  
Lower Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cost Component ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Production Pattern ◽  
Break Even Point ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Significant Return

While the farming community is facing a heavy loss in the cultivation of crops such as paddy, sugarcane and turmeric, vegetables, particularly the small onions, give them a significant return. The income from the vegetables helps the farmers to meet their living expenses. This study is purposefully conducted as termed as Case Study in Thiru. Duraimurugan, [Mobile No: 078454 16243] farmer in Village of Kanmaniyapuram, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The case study revealed that, the benefit-cost ratio is 1:1.4 that means, if the farmer will spend one rupee the profit is rupee 1.4. In fact, that the farmer has been really struggling with the Break-Even Point. They face huge loss owing to poor yield. He must modify their production pattern and verify each cost component, which component to be minimize and which inputs might add to get higher profit with lower cost production.

An economic analysis of silkworm cocoon production: A case study in Kolar district of Karnataka

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjunatha N ◽  
Wilson W. Kispotta ◽  
J. Ashoka
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cocoon Production ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Total Investment ◽  
Total Acreage ◽  
Silkworm Cocoon ◽  
Benefit Cost

The present study is an attempt to assess the silkworm cocoon production and its profitability in five taluks of Kolar district of Karnataka through structured survey during 2012-13. The sample comprised of 120 families consisting of 440 members with an average of 4.40. The number of adult male and female members constituted 46.14 and 33.41 per cent respectively and the rest were children. The number of illiterates in the sample was to the tune of 33 per cent. Out of total acreage wetland constituted 27.36 per cent while garden land formed 14.53 per cent. The total cost incurred for rearing of 8,000 DFLs per year was worked out to be Rs. 7,30,224. Among the total cost, maximum cost was incurred towards the mulberry leaves Rs. 4,55,000 (62.30%). The minimum cost of expenditure was incurred towards transportation and marketing Rs 5000 (0.68 %) and other costs were to the tune of Rs. 500 (0.06%). The total net earnings from 10 batches per year was estimated to be Rs. 19, 04,000 per 8,000 DFLs per year with a benefit cost ratio of 1.59. The total investment on building and equipments for rearing of 8000 DFLs per year was worked out to be Rs. 46,874. Among the depreciation cost incurred towards the equipments for rearing of 800 DFLs, the highest was contributed by mountages Rs. 25,600 during the silkworm cocoon production activities.

scholarly journals Economics of orthodox tea production: a case of Ilam, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
A. Tiwari ◽  
K.B. Adhikari ◽  
S.M. Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Green Leaf ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Vertical Coordination ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Price Instability ◽  
Benefit Cost

Research on economic analysis of conventional orthodox tea in Ilam district of Nepal was conducted by selecting Fikkal and Kanyam area of Suryodaya Municipality purposely. The average area under tea cultivation was 0.67 hectares per household in Fikkal area and 0.57 hectares per household in Kanyam area. The average productivity of green leaf in Fikkal area was found slightly higher than Kanyam area. The average cost of green leaf production per ropani in Fikkal area was found higher than Kanyam area. It was more in small category compared to large category in both study area. This signified the principle of economies of scale. Gross margin per hectares was positively correlated with increased farm size in both the study areas. Overall benefit-cost ratio was greater than one in both the study areas. The study revealed the scarcity of quality inputs and inadequate technical knowhow, quick perishability of green leaf, price instability, and unavailability of auction market, weak horizontal coordination and vertical coordination at the different stages of tea value chains were the major problems in the study area.

scholarly journals Profitability Of Onion Cultivation In Some Selected Areas Of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
M Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Proper Time ◽  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Input Use ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Cost Item ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

The present study was conducted in three major onion growing districts to estimate the profitability of onion cultivation. Total of 150 onion farmers taking 50 farmers from each area were selected randomly. The cost of onion cultivation was found to be Tk 93517 per hectare on total cost basis. Seedling cost (41%) was the major cost item followed by human labour cost (24%). The yield of onion was found 9869 metric tons per hectare. The gross margin and net return were found to be Tk. 85308 and 79487 per hectare, respectively. The benefit cost ratio was found 1.85. Inputs like human labour, seedling, manures, urea, TSP, irrigation, and insecticide had positive effect on the yield of onion. The profit obtained from onion cultivation was found higher than that of other competitive crops like mustard, groundnut, and cabbage. Non-availability of HYV onion seed at proper time, lack of technical knowledge, high price and non-availability of fertilizer in time, lack of appropriate storage facility were the major problems of onion cultivation in the study areas and needs immediate attention to solve these problems. Keywords: Onion; input use pattern; profitability DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i3.9271 BJAR 2011; 36(3): 427-435

scholarly journals Agro-economic analysis of tuberose cultivation in selected areas of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
SM Sharifuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study identified agronomic practices, analyzed relative profitability, and resource use efficiency of tuberose cultivation in Bangladesh during January 2010. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected farmers from Jessore and Chuadanga districts. The results revealed that the per hectare costs of tuberose cultivation were estimated at Tk. 2,00,761 and Tk. 1,29,283 over full cost and variable cost, respectively. The major share of total cost was for human labour (30%) followed by land use (23%), and fertilizer (17%). The total cost was 26% and 12% higher than its competitive crops banana and papaya, respectively. The yield of tuberose was 4,54,425 sticks per hectare. The gross margin and net return were Tk. 5,52,354 and Tk.4,80,876 per hectare, respectively. This net return was 65% higher than banana and 71% higher than papaya cultivation. The BCRs (benefit cost ratio) were 5.27 and 3.39 over variable cost and full cost basis, respectively. Production function revealed that human labour, seedling and irrigation had positive effect on tuberose cultivation. The lack of scientific knowledge, high yielding variety and efficient transport facility were reported to be major problems in tuberose cultivation. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(3): 457-464, September 2012 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i3.12123

Comparative Effectiveness Of Seed Treating And Foliar Insecticides Against Sucking Pests Of Cotton And Impact On Their Natural Enemies

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
SMA Hossain ◽  
MA Baque ◽  
MR Amin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Thrips Population ◽  
Cotton Cultivar

The Imidacloprid insecticide, Gaucho 70 WS at 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 g/kg seed was used as seed treatment and monocrotophos 40 WSC at 1120 ml/ha was applied as foliar spray on CB9 cotton cultivar to suppress aphid, whitefly and thrips, and impact on their natural enemies during 2008-2011 at the Regional Cotton Research Station, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. The activity of natural enemies, such as ladybird beetle, lacewing, syrphid, and spider population on the sucking pests attacking cotton cultivar CB9 and yield of cotton were recorded. Imidacloprid significantly reduced aphid, whitefly, and thrips population on cotton crops compared to untreated control or foliar spray of monocrotophos 40 WSC at 1120 ml/ha. Ladybird beetles, lacewings, syrphids, and spiders were abundant in the field but their population decreased in the treated plots compared to untreated control. The CB9 cotton cultivar produced significantly higher yield (1.73 t/ha) with a benefit cost ratio 12.47 when seeds were treated with Imidacloprid at 5.5 g/kg fuzzy seed. This study indicated that Imidacloprid (Gaucho 70 WS) used as a seed treatment may be suggested to the cotton growers for controlling sucking pests. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(1): 61-70, March 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i1.15190

EVALUASI TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN PELAYANAN ASET DI KOTA PEMATANGSIANTAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Novdin M Sianturi
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Internal Rate Of Return ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Internal Rate ◽  
Benefit Cost

Abstrak: Pengelolaan sampah di Kota Pematangsiantar masih bertumpu pada pendekatan akhir (kumpul-angkut-buang), dengan tingkat pelayanan yang rendah, sehingga untuk meningkatkan pelayanan sampah, perlu dilakukan pemilahan di tempat penampungan sementara (TPS). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji sistem pengelolaan sampah dengan melakukan pemilihan di TPS dapat meningkatkan pelayanan aset persampahan sampai tahun  2015 secara teknis operasional dan dari aspek keuangan. Analisa teknis operasional aset pengelolaan sampah mulai dari pewadahan, pengumpulan dan pengangkutan sedangkan analisa keuangan dan analisa kelayakan menggunakan Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Benefit/Cost Ratio, dan Payback Period. Dari hasil analisa tersebut diperoleh suatu sistem pengelolaan sampah dengan pemilihan di TPS berdasarkan zona pelayanan dengan skala prioritas secara bertahap daritahun 2013-2017, dapat meningkatkan cakupan pelayanan sampah eksisting rata-rata 6,69 %, cakupan pelayanan TPS eksisting rata-rata 8,29 %, dan cakupan pelayanan truk pengangkut sampah eksisting rata-rata 12,03 %. Investasinya layak, diperoleh Net Cashflow pada tahun 2020 sebesar Rp 1.720.242.284,-, NPV suku bunga 15 % bernilai positif, IRR > MARR 15 %,  B/C Ratio > 1, dan PP 4,7 tahun, lebih pendek dari periode investasi 10 tahun. Dari Metode penelitian ini maka pengumpulan data, observasi lapangan dan pengukuran contoh timbulan sampah dengan sampel 4 TPS perumahan yang terlayani pengangkutan.

Profitability and Efficiency Analyses of Small Scale Rice processing units in Ngoketunjia Division, North West Region, Cameroon.

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Bime M.J ◽  
Fon D.E ◽  
Ngalim S.B ◽  
Ongla J
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Fixed Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Parboiled Rice ◽  
North West ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Rice Processing

Rice production and processing over the years has been on an increase with more small holders entering the business. This study on profitability of processing and marketing of small scale rice processors had as objective to analyse the profitability levels of rice processing and marketing by small scale processors, determine the value added to the commodity at each stage  and also identify the constraints faced by these processors. The study used primary data collected using well-structured questionnaire from millers only, miller traders for white/parboiled rice through a multistage sampling technique. Results showed that the net processing income (3,151,201), value added (8,147,456) and efficiency (138) for miller-traders of white rice was highest, followed by miller-traders for parboiled rice and lastly millers only. Results further showed that millers only had Benefit/cost ratio of 0.4 indicating that milling only is not profitable due to small quantities milled, and high fixed cost. Miller-traders for parboiled rice had a benefit/cost ratio of 2.3 implying that their venture is most profitable. Based on the results, it was recommended that millers only should purchase large quantities of paddy to enable them reduce the overhead cost. Also the services of parboilers should reflect in the sales price of parboiled rice so that the parboiling services can be paid for.

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