STUDIES ON ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE PRODUCTION IN GOLA AND PATRATU BLOCK OF RAMGARH DISTRICT
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2021
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Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi
Abstract
A study on economic analysis of maize production in Gola and Patratu block of Ramgarh district
was carried out to know the production cost, marketing channels and constraints of maize
production. For the study, 60 maize growers were equally selected from both the blocks. The
primary data were collected from farmers of each block in the year 2021. The average cost of maize
production per acre was found to be Rs. 12780.00 and Rs. 12670.00 for Gola block and Patratu
block respectively. The average gross return from maize production per acre was found to be Rs.
44848.80 and Rs. 41012.50 for Gola and Patratu block respectively. The average net return per acre
was found to be Rs. 32068.80 and Rs. 28342.50 for Gola and Patratu block respectively. The B:C
ratio was the highest in Gola block (2.5:1) followed by Patratu block (2.23:1) respectively. Based
on survey data, it was found that maximum number of farmers of Gola block sell their produce to
middlemen (33.33%), followed by directly to consumer (26.67%), wholesale market (20%), traders
(16.67%) and village level mill (3.33%). In Patratu block, majority of the farmers sold their
produce directly to the consumer (36.67%), followed by middlemen (33.33%), wholesale market
(13.33%), traders (6.67%) and village level mill (10%). The major constraints faced by maize
growers in Gola block were adverse climatic condition (11.89%), quality seed available (10.66%),
lack of technical input (10.24%), lack of quality seed availability (9.43%), plant protection
(9.42%), lack of scientific knowledge (9.42%), bird damage (8.61%), capital availability (8.2%),
water lodging (6.56%), availability of labour (6.15%), timely land preparation (6.14%),
intercultural operation (2.87%) and irrigation facility (0.41%). In Patratu block, major constraints
faced by maize growers were adverse climatic condition (11.89%), lack of technical input
(11.48%), bird damage (11.46%), quality seed availability (11.07%), lack of quality seed
availability (10.65%), plant protection (10.25%), capital availability (9.43%), lack of scientific
knowledge (9.01%), timely land preparation (4.92%), water lodging (4.1%), availability of labour
(3.28%), intercultural operation (1.64%) and irrigation facility (0.82%). The finding revealed that
the farmer of Gola block earned more profit than Patratu block. The study also highlighted some
constraints of maize growers and some recommendations were given for them to improve maize
production with a view to increase employment opportunities and household income.
Description
STUDIES ON ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE
PRODUCTION IN GOLA AND PATRATU BLOCK OF
RAMGARH DISTRICT