Benefit cost studies of Nagpur mandarin orchards grown in Rajgarh district

A study of benefit cost analysis of mandarin orchards grown in Rajgarh District was conducted at adjoining farmer's fields under KVK Rajgarh District of M.P. during 2012–13. In this study the planting distance of Nagpuri Mandarin was 6x6m (278 plants/ha.) and selling rate of produce was 800 per quintal. All the recommended Agro techniques were adopted during growth and development of the plants Approximately 1,40,730 were spent during initial 5 years. In subsequent 8 years, the farmers earned 22000 (5^th year), 66000 (6^th year) 1,10,000 (7^th year), 1,32,000 (8^th year), 1,54,000 (9^th year), 1,76,000 in 10^th, 11^th, 12^th year respectively. The total yield 1265.5 q/ha with 10,12,000 obtained and resulting found the maximum B: C ratio 1:7