“Study Of Farmer’s Perspective Towards Cost of Cultivation and Yield of Sugarcane In Maharashtra State”

Abstract

Sugar cane farmers should take several precautions to ensure the health and productivity of their crops. Sugar cane farmers should keep up with the latest studies and best practices in their area and adjust their safety measures accordingly. Local agricultural extension services and industry groups can help farmers take these precautions successfully by giving them valuable advice and support. The cultivation cost is an accumulation of seed, fertilizers, manure, machinery owned or hired, and labor costs. The productivity of the soil and the rotation of crops are also important factors in increasing the productivity of sugar cane. The study is to understand the changes in components of cultivation cost and overall cost. The study is also extended to understand fair and remunerative pricing (FRP). It is the minimum price at which sugarcane is to be purchased by sugar mills from farmers. The actual price received by farmers may be better. It is also observed that there is a difference in the price paid by cooperative sugar mills and private sugar mills. The study is based on secondary data from 10 years and develops a model to determine the FRP according to changes in the components of the cultivation cost for sugar cane.