Study of Bajra Production in Solapur District, India: An Economic Perspective

Abstract

This study examined the economics of Bajra production in Solapur district between 2021-22 using primary data. The study employed stratified and purposive random sampling data technics to select 90 bajra farmers through the use of well-structured questionnaire. The result shows that per hectare cost of cultivation of Bajra at cost “C3” was the highest in large group i.e. 40023.95 followed by medium group Rs. 31095.14 and small group Rs. 26086.85. To estimate cost and returns in Bajra production was achieved by tabular analysis with cost concepts i.e., Cost A1, Cost A2, Cost B1, Cost B2, Cost C1, Cost C2, & Cost C3 percentage and output-input ratio was emphasized. Study of constraints and suggestion of Bajra grower in production and marketing of Bajra was achieved by applying frequency and percentage method. The average yield and gross returns per hectare increased with the increase in size of farms. The Input Output ratio of Bajra at “C3” was 1.22 in small group, 1.24 in medium group and 1.26 in large group. This indicates that, Cultivation of Bajra crop was economically profitable. The average main production was 275.89 qt/ha.