Lentil production economics and constraints: An empirical study in mokama taal of bihar

Lentil is an important source of protein, high in fibre content and provides ample quantity of vitamins and minerals. Lentil is performing well in Bihar and its area under cultivation is gradually increasing. This research work is carried out in Mokama Taal area of Bihar. Mokama Taal area is considered pulse bowl of Bihar. Theobjectives of the study were to assess the economics of lentil production and its constraints. The result revealed that total cost of lentil production was least for the small farmers with high B:C ratio. Lentil growers are facing the major constraints of marketing facilities, resource support, inputs availability and its cost.