A Comparative Study on Conventional and Organic Barley Cultivation in Jaipur District of Rajasthan
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Author: Nisha Ranwa, Sheela Kharkwal, Basant Kumar Bhinchhar, Prem Singh Shekhawat and Sonu Jain
Author Address: Research Scholar, Assistant Professor, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner-Jaipur-303329 (Rajasthan)
Keywords: CACP concepts, cost of production, organic cultivation, returns per rupee.
JEL Codes: C01, C81, Y10.
Abstract
The study compared the costs and returns of barley grown in organic and conventional farming in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. One hundred twenty farmers were split evenly between the two farming methods and sampled in 2019-20. Analysis using CACP cost concepts showed that barley cultivation costs `50474.05 and 59657.34 per ha for conventional and organic farms, respectively. Seed and vermicompost costs were the significant differentials in either system. Production cost per quintal was `1489.78 and `2711.69 for conventional and organic barley, respectively. Yields were 33.88 and 22 q/ha for conventional and organic farms, respectively. Organic farming had higher gross and net returns and farm and family income per ha. Returns per rupee were `1.48 and 1.42 for conventional and organic barley. Despite lower yields, organic barley farming resulted in higher net returns, emphasizing the potential economic viability of organic practices. The results suggested a need to incentivize and promote the adoption of organic farming practices among barley growers.
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Indian J Econ Dev, 2024, 20(2), 386-392
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-23111