Abstract:
A questionnaire based survey using purposive sampling technique was carried out in 2009 to explore the economics of production problems on the tomato production. Twenty five farmers were surveyed to getthe necessary information. Per ropani cost of cultivation in the first year was Rs114,507 . Cost of cultivation from the second year onwards was Rs 40,827. The gross average income was Rs1, 08,275. Thus the benefit- cost ratio in first year was negative and it was 1.65 from the second year onward. Most of the farmers sold tomato to middlemen. FM radio and daily magazines were the major source for daily price information. Market price of tomato was higher between August and October. The lack of quality seed was the major production problem and blight followed by nematode was the major disease and the pest affecting the production. |
