*Department of Agricultural Economies.
Department of Horticulture, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar
Costs and returns analysis of ber orchard revealed that the total establishing cost was Rs. 2777. 75 per hectare. Orchard started yielding profits from 4th year of its plantation. Total operating costs and gross returns were Rs. 3362.80 and Rs. 112350.00 per hectare, respectively, in 7th year of planting. At this age of orchard, the net income obtained was Rs. 7887. 20 per hectare, indicating a net returns of Rs. 2.34 per rupee of investment.
