scholarly journals Resource Productivity Analysis of Organic Turmeric Production in Surkhet District, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraj , Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Productivity Analysis ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Douglas Production Function

This study was conducted in 2020 to determine the profitability and productivity of organic turmeric production in the Surkhet district of Mid-western Nepal. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 60 farmers and two focus group discussions were held in four different communities. Turmeric is commonly utilized among Nepalese households in the preparation of curries and is considered one of Nepal’s top five major spice crops. Despite being one of the top five-spice crops, Nepal’s dependency on imported turmeric has been growing every year to meet domestic demand due to the gradual decline in domestic production. The simple descriptive and statistical tools including the Cobb-Douglas production function and benefit-cost analysis were used to analyze the result. The benefit-cost ratio was found to be 1.20, indicating that organic turmeric production was a low profitability sub-sector with a productivity of only 9.06 metric tons per hectare. The Cobb- Douglas production function showed that the cost on seed had a non-significant effect on gross returns and other costs like human labour cost, organic manure cost, ploughing cost, and other costs (agriculture equipment, thread, sack/doko, and rhizome treatment) were found statistically significant. Return to scale was calculated using the Cobb- Douglas production function and it was found to be 0.363, indicating that a 10% increase in the cost of production increases the rate of return by 3.63%, which is a diminishing rate of return. As a result, replacing human labour with agricultural machinery, lowering seed costs, and ensuring appropriate market prices are required to boost the productivity and profitability of organic turmeric production in the research area.

scholarly journals Financial Profitability And Resource Productivity Analysis Of Garden Pea (Pisum Sativum L.) Production In Dhankuta, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-172
Author(s):  
S Gahatraj ◽  
R Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Productivity Analysis ◽  
Garden Pea ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
High Yielding Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost

Garden pea is one of the economically and nutritionally most important winter vegetable crops in Nepal. Garden pea production is an emerging farm enterprise of Nepalese farmers of Eastern hill and mountain. The study was conducted to determine profitability, to investigate whether factors of production are being used in economic way, and to find out extension strategies for increasing income of farmers in Dhankuta district of Eastern Nepal. A total of 120 garden pea producing farmers, (60 from Chhathar-Jorpati Rural Municipality and 60 from Mahalaxmi Municipality of Dhankuta), were randomly selected and interviewed using semistructured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and Cobb-Douglas production function were used to analyze the collected data. The benefit cost ratio (3.54) indicates that the garden pea production in study site was profitable with productivity of 6.59 Mt ha-1 per hectare. The production function revealed that cost on seed and labor have statistically significant effect on gross returns. In contrast, the effect of cost cost on plant nutrients and pesticides were not statistically significant. The sum of regression coefficients was 1.04 which indicates that production function exhibited an increasing return to scale. Thus, extension strategies should be primarily focused on introducing high yielding varieties, use of high quality seeds, providing trainings on improved farming practices, increasing value addition practices and strengthening market infrastructures. SAARC J. Agri., 17(2): 165-172 (2019)

scholarly journals Comparative Profitability of Boro Rice and Potato Production in Some Selected Areas of Mymensingh District

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 253-258
Author(s):  
S Ahmed ◽  
MHA Rashid ◽  
N Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Production Function ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
View Point ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Boro Rice ◽  
Douglas Production Function

This study was undertaken to determine and compare the profitability of Boro rice and potato production. In total 60 farmers of which 30 Boro rice growers and 30 potato growers were selected randomly from four villages of Gouripur Upazila in Mymensingh district. Descriptive as well as statistical analysis were done to achieve the objectives of the study. The Cobb-Douglas production function was used to determine the effects of individual inputs on Boro rice and potato production. The major findings of the study were that the cultivation of Boro rice and potato was profitable from the view point of farmers. The per hectare total return from Boro rice and potato were Tk. 83,320.00 and Tk. 2,62,625.22 respectively. The gross cost of Boro rice and potato production were Tk. 54,202.74 and 1,20,221.71 respectively. Again the net return from Boro rice and potato were Tk. 24,117.26 and 1,42,403.51 respectively. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was 1.41 and 2.18 respectively for Boro rice and potato production. The results indicated that potato production was more profitable than Boro rice production. It was also evident from the study that per hectare net returns were influenced by most of the factors included in model. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v20i1-2.16880Progress. Agric. 20(1 & 2): 253 – 258, 2009

scholarly journals Contract Farming in Tomato Seed Production in Rangpur District of Bangladesh: A Financial Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 169-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAR Sarkar ◽  
MHA Rashid ◽  
MR Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Productivity Analysis ◽  
Tomato Seed ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Benefit Cost

The present study attempted to determine the contract growers’ costs and returns of the open pollinated tomato seed production and resource use efficiency under different categories of farmers in some selected areas of greater Rangpur district. In total 60 open pollinated tomato seed contract growers were purposively selected in consultation with BADC personnel at the categories of marginal, small and medium farmers. Total cost, gross margin, gross return, net return and benefit cost ratio (undiscounted) were estimated for financial analysis. The results revealed that per hectare total cost, gross return and net return of open pollinated tomato seed production were estimated at Tk 220313, 384000 and 163687, respectively. Benefit cost ratios came out to be 1.64, 1.74 and 1.83 for marginal, small and medium farmers’, respectively which was found a bit higher for the medium open pollinated tomato seed contract growers. The Cobb-Douglas production function model was used to estimate the values of coefficient and related statistics of production function. The coefficient of human labour cost, cost of using seed, organic manure cost, fertilizer cost and irrigation charges were statistically significant. Returns to scale was found to be 1.19 and that of the value of R2 was 0.79. The marginal productivity analysis indicated that the contract growers in the study areas have failed to show their efficiency in using the resources. It was evident that timely and efficient uses of different inputs are most important to increase production and profitability of the open pollinated tomato seed contract growers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v22i1-2.16478 Progress. Agric. 22(1 & 2): 169-179, 2011

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

PROFITABILITY OF RED SWEET PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) PRODUCTION IN FIELD CULTIVATION

2021 ◽  
Vol XXIII (3) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Wioleta Sobczak ◽  
Anna Maria Sobczak
Keyword(s):  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Production Function ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Capsicum Annuum L ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Douglas Production Function

The aim of the study was to assess the profitability of red sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production in relation to incurred labor and capital inputs in selected horticultural farms. The analyzed group consisted of farms producing sweet pepper in traditional cultivation in the districts of Przysucha and Radom. To determine the correlation between income in the analyzed farms and expenditure, in this study, the multiple Cobb-Douglas production function was applied. Data were generated by implementing the cost accounting method for estimating the feasibility of production and it was analyzed by using project evaluation methods, like the Pay Back Period (PBP), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The results of the estimation of Cobb-Douglas production function parameters show that the dominant positive impact on the gross return value was the cost of seedlings, irrigation costs and overhead costs. The conducted analyzes showed that the NPV for the investment is PLN 240,148, with a B/C ratio of 1.78. On the other hand, the PBP, in this case, amounts to 1.45 crop season and the IRR reached a level of 22% annually.The sensitivity analysis carried out showed that the most important factors affecting the profitability of pepper production in field cultivation are product prices, seed costs, fertilizer costs and human labor costs.

scholarly journals ANALISIS INVESTASI USAHATANI KEDELAI VARIETAS TANGGAMUS DI KABUPATEN GORONTALO

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Zulkifli Mantau
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

The increase of soybeans  world price was causing of a domino effect for the Indonesian’s soybeans. Meanwhile, soybean productivity at the farm level is still low ( 1.3 t / ha ) with a range from 0.6 to 2.0 t / ha. In additional, the production technology can able to result of 1.7 to 3.2 t / ha . To solve these problems, It needs to planted the soybean that have a high productivity and efficient technically and economically.  The aims of this research are to find the investement feasibility of soybean farming (Tanggamus var.) at Puncak Village, Gorontalo District with benefit cost analysis approach (3 years projection). This research conducted at Puncak Village, Pulubala sub district, Gorontalo District. The datas was a primary observation data in the field, especially the data of soybeans farming activities for 2 seasons (1 year).  Analysis method use a benefit cost analysis. The analysis use a financial price (actual price) in the cost factors. The result showed that Net Present Value (NPV) (12%) Rp 10 269 643, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 97.21%, Net Benefit Cost ratio (Net B/C) 2.64 and Payback periodh (PBP) 9 months or 0.7 year or 2 planted seasons.

scholarly journals Production and profitability of small scale broiler farming in selected areas of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
G Rabbani ◽  
B Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Production Function ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Broiler Production ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

This study focuses on the production and profitability of the broiler farming by using Cobb-Douglas production function and Benefit-Cost analysis. For this purpose, data were collected from 50 broiler farmers living in Birol and Sadar upazila of Dinajpur district in 2020. The result revealed that involvement in broiler production seems to be profitable for the small-scale broiler farmers for the study areas notifying by net return as Tk. 6681 with a benefit-cost ratio greater than one, whereas the gross return was Tk.193367. The net return over the total cost is 0.075. The production function resulted that feed, medicines and human labor had significant positive effect on production of broiler whereas only rental cost had negative effect. Training had a highly significant (p<0.01) positive effect on production of broiler. Therefore, it can be recommended that training and proper use of drugs and medicine should be encouraged because of their significant impact. Government and NGOs should also arrange more training for improving broiler production in Bangladesh. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(1): 69-73, June 2021

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) IN A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN INDIA: BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Harshil Thakkar ◽  
Bhishma Pandya ◽  
Mihir Rabadiya ◽  
Rakesh Prajapati ◽  
Dhwani Thakkar
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Facility Manager ◽  
Collaboration Process ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

Building information (BIM) is becoming a better-known collaboration process in our construction industry. BIM is a systematic process that amalgamates all the other geometric computer-generated models, or data that creates simulations that can be used for the project manager, owners, facility manager or other parties to look after the project and deliver the project more efficiently. The implementation of BIM in India is still at a nascent stage due to a lack of knowledge of the advantages of BIM. Moreover, there have been only a few case studies conducted in India about BIM; therefore, the principal agenda of this study is to enlighten the readers about the benefits accrued if BIM is applied, in the residential project, before the construction. Hence, the authors had taken a residential project located in Gujarat, India, for a case study. The 3D and 4D models of the project were generated; 8 errors were identified that could have been detected before construction if BIM had been applied. The cost needed to make a BIM model was ₹ 171,050. Whereas, the amount that could have been saved if BIM was implemented beforehand was discovered as ₹ 246,773. Consequently, the benefits to cost ratio for two weeks in delay was determined as 1.44. It can be as the benefit of BIM for construction.

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.

scholarly journals Evaluating Public Programs with Close Substitutes: The Case of Head Start*

2016 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
pp. 1795-1848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Kline ◽  
Christopher R. Walters
Keyword(s):  
Head Start ◽  
Test Score ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fiscal Impacts ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

Abstract We use data from the Head Start Impact Study (HSIS) to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of Head Start, the largest early childhood education program in the United States. Head Start draws roughly a third of its participants from competing preschool programs, many of which receive public funds. We show that accounting for the fiscal impacts of such program substitution pushes estimates of Head Start’s benefit-cost ratio well above one under a wide range of assumptions on the structure of the market for preschool services and the dollar value of test score gains. To parse the program’s test score impacts relative to home care and competing preschools, we selection-correct test scores in each care environment using excluded interactions between experimental assignments and household characteristics. We find that Head Start generates larger test score gains for children who would not otherwise attend preschool and for children who are less likely to participate in the program.

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