Economic Analysis of Tomato Cultivation in Kandi Block of West-Bengal, India

In the present study an attempt has been made to study the economic analysis of tomato cultivation in Kandi block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal. For this 60 tomato growers selected from the study area. The primary data for the agriculture year 2016–17 were collected by personal interviews of the selected farmer, using a multistage sampling method with the help of pre-tested survey schedule. The main objectives were to analyze the cost and return structure of tomato cultivation and to identify the major constraints faced by the farmers in tomato cultivation. The total sample size was 60. Simple statistical tools like Averages, percentages, cost concepts and garrett ranking were used to interpret the results properly. The overall findings of the study reveal that the cost of cultivation of tomato was 50879.94 out of which total variable cost was 40456.52. The net income of the farmers per acre.was 83385.80. Output in the study area found to be 8853 kg per acre and cost of production was estimated 5.74 per kg. The major constraints identified in tomato cultivation were Non availability of institutional support, disease and pest attack, high cost of seeds, high cost of pesticides and high cost of labours during peak season etc.

West-Bengal has secured first rank in vegetable production and tomato is one of the most consumed vegetable in the study area. The study highlights the cost and return structure of tomato cultivation Seed and labour was the main component of variable cost and the major constraints were Non availability of institutional support, disease and pest attack, high cost of seeds, high cost of pesticides and high cost of labours during peak season.