Economics of Production and Marketing of Palmarosa (Cymbopogan martinii) In Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand

The present study aims at examining the economics of palmarosa cultivation, its marketing pattern and constraints operating at various levels which hinder horizontal expansion of this crop. The study revealed that the cost of cultivation (per ha) of this crop was Rs. 26458.59(1^st year), 21507.43(2^nd year) and 21443.20 (3^rd year). The net returns were Rs. 42578.12 (1^st year), Rs. 58365.72 (2^nd year and Rs. 63749.41 (3^rd year). The four types of marketing channels were identified in the marketing of palmarosa in the study area. Disposal pattern and price spread through all four marketing channels were worked out. The production, marketing and economic constraints were also identified and rated as per farmers’ opinion.