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An economics analysis of chilli in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh state in India
Authors
Dronak Kumar, MK Deshmukh, Narottam Atree
Abstract
The present study conducted with the analysis of growth rate in area,
production and productivity of major spices in Raigarh district and
Chhattisgarh state. The 3 blocks in Raigarh district which Lailunga,
Baramkela and Pusaur blocks were selected for study. Out of the selected blocks
total 20 villages were selected purposively for fulfillment of the objectives
of study. Total sample of 80 farmers were selected randomly. Further, the
respondents were categorized under marginal, small, medium and large spices
growers.The overall gross return is observed as Rs. 234314.09 per hectare in
the study area which ranges from Rs. 208892 per hectare at marginal farms, to
Rs. 279180 per hectare at large farms. The per quintal cost of
production, on an overall, is worked out as Rs. 935.59. The per quintal cost of
production of chilli is estimated as Rs. 982.40, Rs. 961.97, Rs. 915.14, and
Rs.860.30 at shows that per quintal cost of production is decreasing marginal,
small, medium and large farm respectively.
The overall input-output ratio is observed as 1:2.51 and it varied from 1:2.39
at marginal farms to 1:2.73 at large farms.
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Pages:161-164
How to cite this article:
Dronak Kumar, MK Deshmukh, Narottam Atree "An economics analysis of chilli in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh state in India". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 161-164
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