Economic appraisal and constraints in paddy seed production in Haryana

The present study aimed to assess the economic analysis of paddy seed production and production and marketing constraints faced by farmers in Haryana, The study was conducted in Kurukshetra, Karnal and Kaithal districts of Haryana. A total of 30 farmers were selected from these three districts and 10 farmers from each district were sampled. The results of the study revealed that the overall average per hectare total cost and variable cost of paddy seed production were Rs. 141876 and Rs. 58451, respectively. The overall average gross return of paddy seed production was Rs. 174073 per hectare. The return over variable cost and net return were Rs. 115623 and Rs. 32197 per hectare, respectively. Moreover, the value of overall B-C ratio was 1.23 which indicated the economic viability of paddy seed production in the study area. The total cost involved in processing of paddy seed was Rs. 329.30 per quintal. And net price or margin of processor in paddy seed processing was Rs. 2318 per quintal. Major production problems were lack of technical guidance on seed production practices followed by lack of adequate skilled manpower, high dose of fertilizers etc. and major marketing problems were delayed payments made by companies’/marketing agencies, dependence of farmers on companies for inputs and technical advices, lack of awareness about fair average quality, lack of processing facilities etc.