Resource use efficiency in Alphonso mango production in Sindhudurg district (M.S.).
Wagale S. A., Talathi J. M., Naik V. G., Malave D. B.
Author Affiliation: Department of Agril. Economics, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri (M.S.), India.
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3 : 28-34
Abstract : This study was conducted to explore resource use efficiency in mango (Mangifera indica cv. Alphonso) production, and specifically to: determine inputs utilization across different farm size; examine size productivity relationship in mango production; and analyse the constraints faced by mango growers during production. Data were gathered from 120 mango growers from eight villages in Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India, during 2003-04. The average size of holding of the respondents was 2.54 ha. Moreover, the average respondents using different inputs in mango production were: 61.67% growers use manure, 70.83% use fertilizers and 76.67% use plant protection chemicals. The per hectare cost of cultivation was Rs. 43?198.00, Rs. 44?310.00 and Rs. 48?103.00 in small, medium and large farms, respectively. The net return was Rs. 13?594.00, Rs. 16?747.00 and Rs. 18?879 in small, medium, and large farms, respectively. Further, the cost benefit ratio at total cost of production was 1.26, 1.31 and 1.33 in small, medium, and large farms, respectively. The constraints encountered by mango growers were marketing of mango to commission agents (47.50%), lack of technical knowledge (42.50%) and unavailability of cold storage facility (29.17%).