Estimation of Costs and Returns of Seed Production of Improved Paddy Variety at Farm Level Under Public vis-à-vis Private Seed Producing Agencies

Seed is, therefore, the most important determinant of agricultural production potential on which the efficiency of other Agricultural inputs is dependent. Seeds of appropriate characteristics are required to meet the demand of diverse agro-climatic conditions and intensive cropping systems. In present study costs and returns were estimated using latest methodology adopted by CAPC concept. The marketing cost incurred by public seed agency was more as compared to private agency. The absolute margins of public seed agency were more as compared to private agency but net margins of private seed agency were found to be more due to significant differences in marketing costs incurred by these seed agencies.