Performance of Cotton in Traditional Paddy Fields of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka -An Economic Analysis
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2011
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UAS, Dharwad
Abstract
The present study was conducted in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka during
2010-2011. From the district Mundgoad and Haliyal taluks where paddy crop has
largely been replaced by cotton were selected purposively and from each taluk 30
farmers growing paddy 30 farmers growing cotton were selected by using multistage
sampling method. It was observed that annual growth rates in area, production and
productivity of cotton in Uttar Kannada district were positive whereas the same
registered a negative growth rate for paddy. The total cost incurred by sample farmers
in cotton cultivation (Rs. 34452.67/ha) was high compared to paddy (Rs.
31616.24/ha). However the net returns realised per hectare of cotton cultivation was
Rs. 5122.73 which was higher as compared to paddy (Rs. 40530.76). The B:C ratio
was also higher in case of cotton (2.48) compared to paddy (2.28).
Further, the ratio of MVP to MFC was positive and more than unity for
chemical fertilizer, FYM and bullock labour in case of paddy and it was also more
than unity for FYM and seed in case of cotton revealing that these resources were
underutilized and there was further scope for maximising returns by increasing the use
of these resources.
Change in temperature, change in rainfall pattern and high gross income from
cotton were the major reasons for shifting over from paddy to cotton cultivation.
Low yields, high wage rates and incidence of pests and diseases were major
problems in cultivation of paddy whereas, in case of cotton, high cost plant protection
measures and uncertainty of rains were the severe problems.
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Agricultural Economics