*Corresponding Author's Email: singhkumars1964@gmail.com
A study was undertaken to analyze the economics of production and marketing of fine rice variety-Puja in the year 2017. One hundred twenty farmers from twelve villages were randomly selected and were categorized in three categories namely - marginal, small and large. It was found that total cost of cultivation was maximum Rs.72795/-ha for large farmers followed by small farmers Rs. 65458/ha whereas Rs. 62820/-ha by marginal farmers. Return over cost of cultivation was found maximum Rs.2205/- at marginal farm and rest were in loss. Maximum loss of Rs.13195/- was found over total cost in small farm followed by Rs.795/- in large farm due to lower market rate than cost of production.
Cost of cultivation, Cost of production, Gross and net return, Cost- Benefit Ratio and Marketing
