Singhal, A.K.Yadav, Neeta2018-10-232018-10-232013-08http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810081908The study was conducted in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand was based on data collected from 60 farmers (26 marginal & small, 18 medium and 16 large) for the agricultural year 2011-12. Various socio economic variables were analyzed using simple descriptive statistical tools like average, percentage to examine the socio economic status. The costs and returns of wheat of different category of farms were calculated using CACP concept. For technological status a technology adoption index was constructed taking relevant parameters. Gini ratio was worked out to determine distribution of technology on different category of farms. Garrett’s ranking technique was used to prioritize various constraints faced by farmers. Average size of land holding was 2.62 ha. In Rabi season wheat was grown as main crop. The per hectare total cost of production of wheat at aggregate level was Rs. 57392.26. Large farms incurred highest total cost (Rs. 59628.99/ha) and marginal & small the lowest (Rs. 55783.41/ha). The per quintal total cost of production was found highest on large farms (Rs.1330.70) and lowest on medium farms (Rs.1305). At aggregate level it was Rs.1336.57. Net return over cost C3 was highest on large farms (Rs. 16989.65) and it was lowest on marginal & small farms (Rs. 11205.35). At aggregate level it was Rs. 12754.60. Overall technology adoption index was 72.72%. Large farms showed good performance in adopting technology (83.43%) while marginal & small farms were quite laggard in this regard (65.10%). There was found wide variation in different category farms. The distribution of technology was found quite even on marginal & small farms (Gini ratio 0.21). But more uneven distribution of technology was found on large farms (Gini ratio 0.63). Overall Gini ratio was 0.40 which indicates more or less even distribution of technology in the study area. The study revealed that constraints in wheat cultivation in the study area mainly pertained to lower price of output, higher price of inputs, lack of credit, lack of desired variety, lack of quality inputs, weed occurrence, shortage of labour, pest and disease attack, natural calamity and inadequate irrigation facility. Study suggests that efforts should be made for timely supply of quality inputs at reasonable price and in adequate quantity to farmers. To get more yields further adoption of improved technology should be encouraged.ennullThesis