Impact of Bhoochetana Technology on Cost and Returns in Maize Production: An Empirical study in Davangere District of Karnataka

Smt. S. Suchitra; Dr. K.B.Rangappa

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Impact of Bhoochetana Technology on Cost and Returns in Maize Production: An Empirical study in Davangere District of Karnataka

Smt. S. Suchitra, Dr. K. B. Rangappa

Abstract :

Agriculture being the livelihood for majority of rural people, its reforms has become a continuous process. Introduction of Green revolution technology followed by organic farming and recently by Bhoochetana Technology (BCT). In this study an attempt has been made to ascertain the impact of BCT on cost and returns in maize production. Multi–Stage sampling scheme was adopted for sample selection. Total variable cost as well as Total cost in maize production was significantly more among the farmers who have adopted the BCT compared to the non–adopters. Adopters of BCT have obtained higher maize yield and also earned higher gross as well as net returns from maize production compared to the non–adopter of BCT.