Agricultural Economics Section, RCSM College of Agriculture, Kolhapu- 416004, Maharashtra
Online published on 22 February, 2021.
The present study entitled, ‘Comparative economic analysis of tapioca production through FPO’s member farmers versus non-member farmers in Karur district of Tamil Nadu. The average size of holding of tapioca memberfarmers was 3.005 hectares and average cropping intensity was 232.10%. The average size of holding of tapioca non-member farmers was 2.95 hectares and average cropping intensity was 227.80%. Educational status of the member farmers was significantly higher than the non-member farmers. Average cost of cultivation of tapioca was Rs 49323.14 per hectare for non-member farmers. The per hectare cost of cultivation of tapioca for member farmers was Rs 46708.58 per hectare. Estimated gross return of tapioca of member farmer was 105000 Rs/ha and obtained net return was 58291.42 Rs/ha. Estimated gross return of tapioca non- member farmers was 90432.07 Rs/ha and obtained net return was Rs/ha 41108.93. The B : C ratio of member farmers and non-member farmers was 1.2 and 1.04, respectively. The value of coefficient of multiple determination for tapioca member farmers was 0.69.. The value of coefficient of multiple determinations for tapioca non-member farmers was 0.65. At overall level the member farmers and non-member farmers ratio of MVP/PX is greater than unity in case of nitrogen and irrigation charges, indicated the underutilization of these resource. The ratio of MVP/PX is less than unity in case of plant protection, labor days, manures and phosphorus which showed excess utilization of those resources. Use of those resources should be curtailed down to maximize the profit.
