A comparative study on production, productivity and economic returns of rabi onion to different states of India

Comparative study on rabi onion production in India

Abstract

The study was carried out in twelve states of India during 2018-19;the data were elicited through annual report of National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF) - New Delhi and personal interview of scientist.  Problems of onion crop production and their productivity solutions at state farming situations were studies. In this regard, demonstrations on integrated crop management in onion varieties, farmer’s trainings and seminars were conducted in 2018-19 during Rabi season byNHRDF under National Horticulture Mission, in different stateslocations of India and data were collected and centrally compiled in annual report.  The highest average yield of state was obtained in Bihar state 300 q/ ha (cost of production Rs 196922.00) and lowest in Tamil Nadu state (175 q/ha) against maximum cost of production Rs 2087070.00 per ha with highest production cost Rs 1193.00 per quintal. The maximum technology gap was recorded in Tamil Nadustate in 175.00 q/ha and minimum in Bihar 50 q/ha.  The technology index shows the feasibility of the technology at farmer’s field and adoption sincerity of the farmers in state. The lower value of technology index more is the feasibility. The technology index was minimum in Bihar 14.29% and maximum in Tamil Nadu 50%. Higher net monetary returns of Rs 176542 .00 in Madhya Pradesh due to adopt best practices with optimum cost of production (Rs/ha) and lowest in Tamil Nadu Rs 1293.00 and it was due to maximum expenses incurred on cost of production. Similarly   highest B: C ratio was observed in Punjab 2.35 and lowest in Tamil Nadu 1.01. Production and productivity of onion yield between state yield were varied and differences from state yield,project yield with potential yield can be make up by more emphasis on disseminate to awareness regarding technologies and improved cultivation practices to states, where more gap of yield were observed.  Planning of crop demonstrations as well as trainings is an effective extension mean to disseminate the proven technologyat farmers level and to bridge the yield gap that increase the crop yield, monetary returns and livelihood status of the farming community.