Economic Analysis of Ginger Production in Triveni Rural Municipality, Salyan, Nepal

Ginger is the largest produced spice in Nepal, due to its high export value. Limited research, a lack of storage and processing facilities, have narrowed the productivity and profitability of ginger in Nepal. A survey was conducted to study the economic viability and to assess production and market problems of ginger production in Triveni Rural Municipality, Salyan, Nepal. Random and purposive sampling methods were employed to collect data from 102 ginger farmers using a well-structured interview schedule. Problem Ranking, B/C Ratio for Economic Viability and Multiple regression for factors affecting B/C ratio were calculated using Excel 2019 and SPSS version 25. Ginger farming was profitable, as shown by the B/C Ratio of 1.37, indicating positive returns and financial feasibility despite the challenges. High cost and low-quality seed and a lack of processing facilities were the major problems. This study revealed that the ginger production in the study area was high, but a long chain of middlemen has resulted in the low profitability of farmers. Thus, addressing key issues such as farmers group establishment and cooperative marketing could enhance the financial sustainability of ginger farming in the study area. Keywords : B/C ratio, Economic analysis, Ginger, Nepal