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FOREWORD
Department of Agriculture has been in the forefront of serving both growers, students, teachers and other persons interested in agriculture, with series of agricultural publications. CIC Institute of Agri Businesses, the Agri education, Training and Consultancy Division of the CIC Agribusinesses, has decided to complement the available information published by Department of Agriculture, with respect to cost of production of number of vegetables, grains and pulses on a continuous basis. This Handbook aims to serve all those who have interest in agriculture as well as those who plan to start their own Agribusinesses. The information and data published in the Handbook are based on own experiences of CIC Agribusinesses, its out growers spread across the country as well as data published by the Department of Agriculture. The cost of production data of various enterprises included in this publication will be updated time to time to keep the readers abreast of latest price changes, including varietal and fertilizer recommendations by the Department of Agriculture. CIC Institute of Agri Businesses is engaged in Agri education and training for all spectrum of clients including farmers, extension personnel and senior officers of various government and non-government organizations, with the aim of sharing the vast experience of CIC Agribusinesses in food production and farm management. More details if Institutes objectives, training programmes and other information can be viewed at Companys official website www.cicagri.com The CIC Institute of Agri Businesses is also in the process of producing a series of publications with technical information on food production for number of vegetables, fruits, grains and pulses. Keerthi B Kotagama Managing Director/CEO CIC Agribusinesses No 205 1/1 D R Wijewardane Mawatha Colombo 10
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1. Introduction
Sri Lanka has been and still is an agricultural country. The economic policy framework of the Government has emphasized on food self sufficiency through modernization of agriculture production, with particular attention on increased production, processing and value addition. Sri Lanka has two agricultural sectors namely; export oriented plantation crops (tea, rubber, coconut and spices) and non plantation sector comprise of a variety of food crops (rice, legumes, oil crops, fruits and vegetables). With the growing population and as result rapid urbanization and industrial and housing developments, Sri Lanka is facing the problem of producing more food from declining available land for agriculture. Under such circumstances, the only plausible alternative is to increase production per unit land area to meet ever growing demand for food, not to mention the vast sums of money spent on food imports annually. Sri Lanka has vast natural resources for agriculture production to attain selfsufficiency in many commodities. However, the contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the agriculture sector in 2008 was 13.4% compared to services and industry sectors which contributed 57.3% and 29.4% respectively. Despite this, agriculture continued to play an important role in the economy and it is the major source of employment for about 33% of the labour force. Enhanced production in paddy and fisheries sectors coupled with encouraged performance in the plantation sector provided an added momentum for the sector in 2008 and beyond. The agriculture sector accumulated a total value of US$ 2.599 billion in real terms in 2008 over US$ 2.416 billion in 2007. This upturn largely came from a strong performance in paddy which witnessed 23% annual growth in 2008 while fishing, plantation and vegetable sectors contributing positively to the growth while livestock sector has shown a declining growth. Distribution of various sub-sectors within agriculture sector, to the % growth of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) from 2006-2008 is depicted

below.

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Growth of Gross Domestic Product in Agriculture sub sectors

Sub Sector
Tea Paddy Minor Exports Livestock

2006
-2.0 2.9 2.2 8.1

2007
-1.8 -6.2 5.1 7.9

2008
4.3 22.9 -2.1 5.6

Food Crops
Fisheries

5.1
53.6

4.4
15.6

4.7
9.9

TOTAL SECTOR

6.3

3.4

7.5

Source: Department of census and statistics The Food crop sector which includes Other Field Crops (OFC) constitutes mainly of condiments (onion and chilies), coarse grains (Kurakkan), grain legumes (Green Gram, Maize), oil crops (Sesame and Soya) and tuber crops (potato) among other things. Cultivated extent under OFC increased to 129,000 hectares in 2008, with an increase of 12% over 2007. The total domestic production also increased substantially to 398,000 metric tons in 2008 compared to 284,000 metric tons in 2007, showing clear indication of positive growth. This improvement was mainly due to the increased cultivation and production of maize, green gram, cowpea, black gram, finger-millet and ground nuts.

Production of other field crops (Mt000)

Crops Big onions Red onions Chili Green gram Cowpea Black gram Soy bean Kurakkan Maize Potatoes Ground nuts 2005 50.4 53.1 13.2 9.0 11.1 6.9 5.0 6.5 41.8 79.4 9.0 2006 76.4 54.6 12.7 7.9 10.2 7.5 5.2 6.3 47.3 79.5 9.8 2007 92.2 57.0 48.7 8.5 10.9 7.8 4.8 5.5 56.4 78.3 9.8 2008 57.4 49.3 51.1 8.9 12.1 9.5 3.0 6.6 112.5 74.8 10.3

Source: Department of Census and Statistics

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In crop production, the use of appropriate farming practices is therefore important for maximizing returns for the grower. These practices can be categorized into 4 components. Improving the quality (fertility) of soil Use of quality inputs Application of scientific and environmentally beneficial crop management practices Minimizing post harvest loses

Following pages illustrates how these components can be put to maximum use in attaining a higher productivity from a unit land area. Improving the quality (fertility) of soil Quality (fertility) of the soil is basically referred to as its richness. In commercial agriculture, status of physical, chemical and biological qualities of the soil play a key role in its ability to provide optimum crop growth for maximum yields. The neglect of these qualities has resulted in needless usage and hence wastage of plant nutrient supplements. This in turn has led to over-expenditure, chemical poisoning, environmental hazards and more importantly, reduced revenues. The required elements for optimum growth of any plant must be provided at correct quantities. Deficiency in any one can lead to waste of other elements even if supplied in required quantities. Testing of soil under laboratory conditions is the best way to determine the quality of soil. Site specific fertilizer recommendations can also be used by using these laboratory testing and analytical reports. The escalating prices of commercial fertilizers in the market have heightened the interest in the use of site specific fertilizer applications. Hence regular soil testing, which is an important element to produce economic yields with adequate plant nutrients, has become an essential part in crop production. Soil tests followed by the recommendations will help prevent occurrence of nutrient deficiencies or problem associated with over-fertilization such as excessive vegetative growth, delayed maturity, salt burn and most importantly, wasted money.

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In addition, it can also lead to the protection against any environmental hazards resulting from excessive usage of fertilizers. In this context, it is extremely important for timely intervention in relation to soil sampling, testing, analysis, recommendations and implementation of these recommendations.

The soil tests will determine some critical soil parameters as depicted in the table. Major elements Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Secondary elements Calcium Magnesium Sulphur Micro elements Copper Iron Manganese Zinc Boron Others Soil pH Organic matter Cation Exchange Capacity Soil texture Electrical Conductivity

The CIC soil analysis reports provide: A detailed soil analytical report for each soil sample Recommendations in the form of a report as; - Crop nutrient requirement in terms of type of nutrient supplement and quantity - Schedule of inputs - Additional activities and attention required A health card for the farmland (similar to medical record) to record most significant information at a glance for comparison with subsequent soil tests and follow-up.
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The implementation of this soil quality improvement technology is expected to provide following benefits to the grower. Provision of every essential element for plant growth at right quantity No occurrences of nutrient deficiencies which contribute to yield loses Efficient and effective absorption of nutrients by plant Improve resistance to pest and diseases damages Provide improved and quality harvest Save money thus increase profitability Usage of quality inputs The use of high quality planting materials and other farming inputs such as seeds, chemicals, fertilizer, compost etc is very important aspect of the production process. Acquiring such materials through a reputed organization with good standing in the farming community is vital to ensure quality and quantity of produce. It is no secret that quality inputs consistently produce higher yields and maximum profits. Producers are urged to follow recommendations by the Department of Agriculture at all times. Application of scientific and environmentally friendly crop management practices Following are some salient points in this regard, which must be applied in all types of commercial agriculture. Land preparation - Ploughing or digging to correct depth is important depending on the root depth of the planned crop. Land preparation to correct depth has following scientifically proven advantages; Effective weed control Optimum growth for root system Better distribution of nutrients Better water utilization Good surface for plants to grow

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Nutrient Management Use of organic fertilizers/compost improves the nutrient absorption capability. Poor organic matter content in soil leads to waste of fertilizer as soil is unable to retain the nutrients. Therefore it is essential to use organic fertilizers in addition to the recommend chemical plant nutrients.

Compost
Water management Proper water management helps weed and pest/ disease control as well nutrient absorption. In addition, minimizing labour costs and waste of water are two other key elements in water management. Crop rotation Growing crops in the same family must be avoided to minimize continued and severe occurrence of pests & diseases. Rotation of crops with useful crop combinations is recommended at all times especially if crops of same family or same crop is planned for subsequent cultivation seasons. Crop diversification Growing different crops in the same land at different times can give unexpected benefits to the grower to experience minimum pest/disease occurrence, soil fertility improvement, soil condition improvement, maximum use of land etc.

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Pest & Disease management Pests and diseases cause poor yields, inferior quality and reduced incomes. An integrated approach to pest & disease management can effectively solve these problems. It includes; Close observation of the growth of plants to identify incidents early Correct identification of the damage Use of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices from land preparation to harvesting Use of correct chemical and dosage

Minimizing post harvest loses Post harvest loses contribute to nearly 30 - 40% for perishable crops and to a lesser extent for others. However, economic losses due to poor post harvest methods are seen as a major contributory factor in diminishing returns of agricultural produce. Harvesting at the right stage and help minimize these loses to a greater extent. Storage, packing and transport are three other key elements in post harvest technology. The methods used depend on the agricultural product.

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2. Cost of Production of Vegetables In this chapter, information has been provided based on latest and available data. Readers are also provided with labour requirement by activity for better understanding of the labour cost. Following assumptions have been taken into consideration in calculating the cost of production. The cost of labour and inputs may differ in various agro-ecological zones. The data provided are average figures. Yields are based on given varieties and average production. Potential yields of hybrid varieties are much higher than the average yields. All crops are irrigated unless otherwise stated Land preparation is by using farm machinery Cost of agro-chemicals is based on average usage. The type of agrochemicals and quantities vary significantly depending on the crop, season, severity of damage and the grower! Selling prices differ significantly from season to season.

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BEETROOT COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials Seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC starter CIC SA1 CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss

IRRIGATED QTY 1 129 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Crimson Globe COST 6,000.00 83,850.00

2 6000 100 150 100 600

kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg

3,200.00 4.00 74.00 56.00 56.00 64.00 76.00 7.00

6,400.00 24,000.00 5,000.00 7,400.00 8,400.00 7,600.00 4,200.00 10,000.00 73,000.00 6,000.00 83,850.00 73,000.00 162,850.00 10000 25.00 250,000.00 87,150.00 16.29 Man days 10 20 30 8 22 20 3 16 129

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Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour

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2.1

Up country vegetables
IRRIGATED QTY 1 116 0.1 4000 UNIT acre units kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg RATE 6,000.00 650.00 50,000.00 4.00 74.00 56.00 64.00 76.00 7.00 Sungrow COST 6,000.00 75,400.00 5,000.00 16,000.00 5,000.00 16,800.00 6,400.00 8,400.00 14,900.00 72,500.00 6,000.00 75,400.00 72,500.00 153,900.00 12000 20.00 240,000.00 86,100.00 12.83 Man days 8 12 15 10 18 12 16 25 116
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CABBAGE COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter & lime Water management CIC starter CIC SA1 CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost

300 100 1200

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Water management Harvesting Total labour
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CARROT COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC starter CIC SA1 CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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IRRIGATED QTY 1 124 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Kuruda COST 6,000.00 80,600.00

2.4 4000 785 150 200 100 600

kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg

3,000.00 4.00 74.00 56.00 56.00 64.00 76.00 7.00

7,200.00 16,000.00 5,000.00 5,550.00 8,400.00 11,200.00 7,600.00 4,200.00 10,000.00 75,150.00 6,000.00 80,600.00 75,150.00 161,750.00 12000 30.00 360,000.00 198,250.00 13.48 Man days 20 30 14 24 8 28 124

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LEEK COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Super 2 CIC starter CIC SA1 CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 185 UNIT acre units

Large Long Summer RATE 6,000.00 650.00 COST 6,000.00 120,250.00

1.5 4000 100 250 100

kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg

10,500.00 4.00 74.00 56.00 56.00 64.00 76.00 109.00 7.00

15,750.00 16,000.00 5,000.00 7,400.00 14,000.00 6,400.00 4,200.00 10,000.00 78,750.00 6,000.00 120,250.00 78,750.00 205,000.00 10000 30.00 300,000.00 95,000.00 20.50 Man days 6 28 26 20 30 7 38 36 185
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Water management Harvesting Total labour
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KNOL KHOL COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management Urea TSP MOP CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 98 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Early White Viana COST 6,000.00 63,700.00

0.8 2000 68 45 56

kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg

6,000.00 4.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 64.00 76.00 109.00 7.00

4,800.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 3,672.00 2,745.00 4,256.00 3,200.00 31,673.00 6,000.00 63,700.00 31,673.00 101,373.00 10000 15.00 150,000.00 48,627.00 10.14 Man days 10 12 27 3 12 2 12 20 98

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Fertilizer application Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Water management Harvesting Total labour
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RADISH COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management Urea TSP MOP CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 69 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Japanese bold COST 6,000.00 44,850.00

2 2000 68 45 56

kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg

3,000.00 4.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 87.00 261.00 109.00 7.00

6,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 3,672.00 2,745.00 4,256.00 3,200.00 32,873.00 6,000.00 44,850.00 32,873.00 83,723.00 14000 10.00 140,000.00 56,277.00 5.98 Man days

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Water management Harvesting Total labour
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POTATO COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter & lime Water management CIC starter CIC SA1 CIC SA2 CIC TDM CIC Yielder Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 136 800 6000 140 UNIT acre units kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg RATE 6,000.00 650.00 200.00 4.00 74.00 56.00 56.00 64.00 76.00 7.00

Grannola COST 6,000.00 88,400.00 160,000.00 24,000.00 10,000.00 10,360.00 13,300.00 4,200.00 18,750.00 240,610.00 6,000.00 88,400.00 240,610.00 335,010.00 8000 55.00 440,000.00 104,990.00 41.88 Man days 23 13 20 13 13 11 20 23 136

175 600

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Seeding Fertilizer application Weeding & earthling up Pest & disease control Water management Harvesting Total labour
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2.2 Low country vegetables Same assumptions, as stated under up country vegetable production, have been taken into consideration in calculating the cost of production of low country vegetables as well. CHILI IRRIGATED Thunder Hot COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost QTY 1 163 0.18 2000 160 400 10 400 UNIT acre units kg kg kg kg kg kg RATE 6,000.00 650.00 60,000.00 4.00 COST 6,000.00 105,950.00 10,800.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 7,840.00 29,800.00 1,900.00 2,800.00 25,000.00 96,140.00 6,000.00 105,950.00 96,140.00 208,090.00 10000 40.00 400,000.00 191,910.00 20.81 Man days 8 15 15 10 20 28 12 55 163
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per g Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and gt Transplanting Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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CAPSICUM COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 153 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Malu COST 6,000.00 99,450.00

0.16 2000 160 400 10 400

kg kg kg kg kg kg

100,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

16,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 29,800.00 1,900.00 2,800.00 25,000.00 96,340.00 6,000.00 99,450.00 96,340.00 201,790.00 12000 35.00 420,000.00 218,210.00 16.82 Man days 10 15 20 10 20 28 12 38 153

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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TOMATO COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Other Sticks Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 155 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Glory COST 6,000.00 100,750.00

0.12 2000 160 485 10 400

kg kg kg kg kg kg

114,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

13,680.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 36,132.50 1,900.00 2,800.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 110,352.50 6,000.00 100,750.00 110,352.50 217,102.50 14000 25.00 350,000.00 132,897.50 15.51 Man days 6 20 10 11 15 19 18 18 38 155

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Fixing support Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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LUFFA COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Other Trellising Total input material cost Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg

IRRIGATED QTY 1 135 0.4 2000 160 400 10 400 UNIT acre units kg kg kg kg kg kg RATE 6,000.00 650.00 10,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

LA33 COST 6,000.00 87,750.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 29,800.00 1,900.00 2,800.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 99,340.00 6,000.00 87,750.00 99,340.00 193,090.00 14000 20.00 280,000.00 86,910.00 13.79 Man days 12 15 10 15 20 22 6 35 135

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BITTER GOURD COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Other Trellising Storage bags Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 139 0.4 2000 160 400 10 400 UNIT acre units kg kg kg kg kg kg RATE 6,000.00 650.00 18,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

Kalu Karawila COST 6,000.00 90,350.00 7,200.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 29,800.00 1,900.00 2,800.00 15,000.00

units

20.00

25,000.00 102,540.00 6,000.00 90,350.00 102,540.00 198,890.00 12000 30.00 360,000.00 161,110.00 16.57 Man days 15 12 10 18 24 22 6 32 139

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding Fertilizer application Water management Trellising Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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PUMPKIN COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 64 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Perakum/Arun COST 6,000.00 41,600.00

0.4 2000 160 240 10 400

kg kg kg kg kg kg

15,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

6,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 17,880.00 1,900.00 2,800.00 7,000.00 56,420.00 6,000.00 41,600.00 56,420.00 104,020.00 12000 15.00 180,000.00 75,980.00 8.67 Man days 12 9 8 10 12 3 10 64

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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CUCUMBER COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 53 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Kanna COST 6,000.00 34,450.00

0.4 2000 160 400 10

kg kg kg kg kg kg

21,000.00 4.00 49.00 74.50 190.00 7.00

8,400.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 7,840.00 29,800.00 1,900.00 5,000.00 65,940.00 6,000.00 34,450.00 65,940.00 106,390.00 14000 12.00 168,000.00 61,610.00 7.60 Man days 12 10 8 2 8 3 10 53

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour
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OKRA COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Vegetable Special CIC Super 2 CIC Micro S Vegetable Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 76 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Super Haritha COST 6,000.00 49,400.00

2 2000 121 81 60

kg kg kg kg kg kg

2,000.00 4.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

4,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 6,534.00 4,941.00 4,560.00 4,000.00 37,035.00 6,000.00 49,400.00 37,035.00 92,435.00 10000 15.00 150,000.00 57,565.00 9.24 Man days 10 12 10 12 16 2 14 76

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Seeding and thinning out Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour

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BRINJAL COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 124 UNIT acre units RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Lena Iri/SM164 COST 6,000.00 80,600.00

0.24 2000 121 131 68

kg kg kg kg kg kg

68,000.00 4.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

16,320.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 6,534.00 7,991.00 5,168.00 25,000.00 74,013.00 6,000.00 80,600.00 74,013.00 160,613.00 10000 30.00 300,000.00 139,387.00 16.06 Man days 2 10 10 12 12 28 12 38 124

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Total labour

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B-ONION COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Water management CIC Onion special (Stage 1) CIC Onion special (Stage 2) CIC Onion special (Stage 3) Dolomite Agro chemical Weedicide/Pesticide/fungicide Total input material cost

IRRIGATED QTY 1 276 UNIT acre units

Agrifound Light Red (local) RATE 6,000.00 700.00 COST 6,000.00 193,200.00

3 2000 250 250 250

kg kg kg kg kg kg

9,500.00 4.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 7.00

28,500.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 13,750.00 13,750.00 13,750.00 40,000.00 122,750.00 6,000.00 193,200.00 122,750.00 321,950.00 15000 40.00 600,000.00 278,050.00 21.46 Man days 30 60 40 10 40 30 10 40 16 276

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Nursery management Land preparation Bed preparation and mgt Transplanting Fertilizer application Water management Weeding & earthing up Pest & disease control Harvesting Post harvest activities Total labour
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3. Cost of Production of Grains and Pulses Same assumptions apply except in the case paddy where irrigated water is used for production. All other crops are cultivated under rainfed conditions. PADDY IRRIGATED DOA varieties COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Fertilizer Subsidy Organic matter Zinc Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Bunt clearing Seeding Fertilizing Irrigating Weeding Harvesting Collecting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour units
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QTY 1 38 41 3 2000 7 125 45 35 800

UNIT acre units kg bags kg kg kg kg kg kg

RATE 6,000.00 650.00 65.00 350.00 4.00 165.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

COST 6,000.00 24,700.00 2,665.00 1,050.00 8,000.00 1,155.00

2,390.00 15,260.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 24,700.00 15,260.00 3,000.00 45,960.00 2460 28.00 68,880.00 22,920.00 18.68 Man days 6 0.5 1.5 7 4 8 5 4 2 38
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acre

3,000.00

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MAIZE COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement Organic matter Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST QTY 1 36 UNIT acre units

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00

Rambo COST 6,000.00 23,400.00

5 1000 87 40 20

kg kg kg kg kg

600.00 4.00 4.00 54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

3,000.00 4,000.00 4,698.00 2,440.00 1,520.00 3,200.00 18,858.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 23,400.00 18,858.00 3,000.00 48,258.00 2500 28.00 70,000.00 21,742.00 19.30 Man days 6 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 8 2 1 25

acre

3,000.00

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Seeding Basal dressing Irrigation Weeding Pest and Disease control Top dressing Crop supporting Crop maintenance Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour units
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KURAKKAN COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement cow dung Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST QTY 1 33 3 UNIT acre units kg

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00 105.00

DOA Varieties COST 6,000.00 21,450.00 315.00 2,160.00 1,220.00 1,520.00 500.00 5,715.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 21,450.00 5,715.00 3,000.00 33,165.00 900 50.00 45,000.00 11,835.00 36.85 Man days 8 1 8 1 12 2 1 33

40 20 20

kg kg kg

54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

acre

3,000.00

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land preparation Leveling & Broadcasting Basal dressing Mulching Irrigation Weeding (If row seeding) Pest and Disease control Top dressing Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour

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GREENGRAM COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement cow dung Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST QTY 1 42 12 UNIT acre units kg

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00 265.00

DOA Varieties COST 6,000.00 27,300.00 3,180.00 1,404.00 2,440.00 2,280.00 1,000.00 10,304.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 27,300.00 10,304.00 3,000.00 46,604.00 700 80.00 56,000.00 9,396.00 66.58 Man days 7 6 2 8 2 1 12 3 1 42

26 40 30

kg kg kg

54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

acre

3,000.00

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land Preparation Preparation of Beds and Ridges Row seeding Basal dressing Mulching Irrigation Weeding Pest and Disease control Top dressing Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour

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COWPEA COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement cow dung Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST QTY 1 40 15 UNIT acre units kg

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00 190.00

DOA Varieties COST 6,000.00 26,000.00 2,850.00 1,404.00 2,440.00 2,280.00 2,000.00 10,974.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 26,000.00 10,974.00 3,000.00 42,974.00 600 80.00 48,000.00 5,026.00 71.62 Man days 7 2 6 0 0 8 1 1 12 2 1 40

26 40 30

kg kg kg

54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

acre

3,000.00

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land preparation Preparation of Beds & ridges Basal dressing Seeding Mulching Irrigation Weeding Pest and Disease control Top dressing Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour

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BLACKGRAM COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement cow dungs Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Total input material cost PROCESSING COST Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land Preparation Preparation of Bed and Ridges Basal dressing Seeding Mulching Irrigation Weeding Pest and Disease control Top dressing Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour QTY 1 36.5 12 UNIT acre units kg

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00 235.00

DOA Varieties COST 6,000.00 23,725.00 2,820.00 1,404.00 2,440.00 2,280.00 9,444.00 3,000.00

26 40 30

kg kg kg

54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00 3,000.00

acre

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 6,000.00 23,725.00 9,444.00 3,000.00 39,169.00 600 75.00 45,000.00 5,831.00 65.28 Man days 8 3 4 6 1.5 1 10 2 1 36.5

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SOYBEAN COST ITEM Land preparation LABOUR COST INPUT MATERIAL COST Planting materials seeds Plant nutrient supplement cow dung Liquid fertilizer Urea TSP MOP Dolomite Agro chemical Total input material cost PROCESSING COST QTY 1 43 20 UNIT acre units kg

RAINFED RATE 6,000.00 650.00 145.00

DOA Varieties COST 6,000.00 27,950.00 2,900.00 2,160.00 2,440.00 2,280.00 1,000.00 10,780.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 27,950.00 10,780.00 3,000.00 44,730.00 1000 85.00 85,000.00 40,270.00 44.73 Man days 8 2 8 9 2 1 10 2 1 43

40 40 30

kg kg kg

54.00 61.00 76.00 7.00

acre

3,000.00

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Land preparation cost Labour cost Input material cost Processing cost Total cost Total Yield (kg) Selling price (Rs) Income Profit/Loss Cost of Production per kg Labour use Land preparation Preparation of Beds & Ridges Basal dressing Crop establishment Mulching Irrigation Weeding Pest and Disease control Top dressing Harvesting Post harvest handling Transport Total labour

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