Break even analysis of nursery enterprise in Sindhudurg district

The study focuses on the “Break even analysis of nursery enterprises in the Sindhudurg district of the Konkan region”. A sample of 30 nursery owners was surveyed, revealing that 24 (77.42%) nurseries were owned by individual farmers, with the majority (12) being operational for 10–20 years. The total per farm cost was Rs. 23.31 lakh, while the gross returns stood at Rs. 54.80 lakh, resulting in a net profit of Rs. 31.49 lakh. Mango grafts provided the highest net returns (Rs. 14.48 lakh), followed by cashew and coconut. Among crops, fruits like cashew and coconut recorded higher benefit-cost ratios (2.47 and 1.96), indicating profitability. Spices like nutmeg and black pepper also performed well, while flower crops such as hibiscus and rose showed lower profit margins. Break-even point analysis revealed that nurseries must sell at least 9,370 grafts/seedlings to recover total investment. The study highlights nursery enterprises as viable income-generating options for rural youth.