Profitability Analysis of Mentha Growers in Ambedkar Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh, India

In the present paper, an attempt has been made to examine Mentha production in different categories of the farmers entitled Profitability Analysis of Mentha Growers in Ambedkar Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh. Hundred sample farmers (marginal 48, Small 31, & medium 21) where interviewed form 5 villages of Baskhari block in Ambedkar Nagar district. Data was analysis and found that Average holding Size is 1.17 ha. Cropping intensity of sample farms was to 201.64 percent which was found highest on marginal farms 226.09 percent followed by Small 214.17 percent and medium 190.99 percent respectively. On an Average cost of cultivation was rupees 46806.70 per/ha. The gross & net income of overall farms where found to be rupees 141208.80 and 94402.10 per ha respectively. The input and output ratio was found to be 1:3.12 On cost C3 the study was characterized by decreasing return to scale.