An Economic Analysis of Redgram Seed Production in Chikkaballapura District of Karnataka, India

The present study is based on primary data collected from 30 each of redgram seed producing farmers of BRG-1 variety and BRG-2 varieties taken up by KSSC, in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, during the agricultural year 2016–2017. The per hectare cost of cultivation ( 58,989), gross return ( 92,935), and net return ( 33,946) with yield of 15.4 quintals in BRG-1 variety seed production was higher than BRG-2 variety in which the cost of cultivation, gross returns and net returns were 51,768, 80,890 and 29,122, respectively, with a yield of 13.7 quintals. Hence, production of BRG-1 variety certified seed has resulted in a win-win situation for the farmers with higher yield and increased returns. The decision of the farmer on adoption of seed production technology was positively influenced by factors like assured market, seed subsidy, and technical guidance. The constraints faced by farmers in seed production were non-availability of labour, lack of pure and quality seeds. Higher yield and profitability associated with seed production can be effectively popularized among farmers, resulting in increased certified seed production to meet the demand.