Transitions in input use and growth of total factor productivity of sugarcane in Gujarat

This paper has analyzed the growth in TFP of sugarcane crop and trends in cost structure of sugarcane crop in Gujarat. The study revealed stagnant TFP growth at the rate of 0.43% per annum during1990-91 to 2018-19. The cost share of human labor, irrigation and miscellaneous in total cost of cultivation of sugarcane in Gujarat has shown increasing trend, whereas of the rental value of land has declined. It is suggested that technological gains have not been experienced in this crop needs concentrated efforts to bridge extension gap and further research to evolve concrete strain, resistant to pest and diseases which reduce the real cost of production.