Economic Assessment of Front Line Demonstrations of Ginger under Mild Tropical Hill Conditions of Meghalaya

摘要

Ginger (Zingiber officinale L.) is an important cash crop and plays an important role in rural economy of Khasi farmers. Front line demonstration on ginger was conducted in mild tropical hill zone of Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya during 2004-2005. Data collected from 60 fanners indicate that net income in improved practices in tunes of Rs 205,782/ha could be obtained compared to Rs 80,095/ha in farmer practices. Per rupees return in unproved practices was Rs 4.45 whereas in farmers practices it was worked out to be Rs 2.45. The production cost that is known as minimum selling price was inputted Rs 336/q for improved demonstration and Rs 620.52/q for farmer's practices further showing superiority of improved technology over farmer's practices. Good quality, timely supply of seed was found to be the major constraints in production may be addressed through seed village concept.