Comparative Economic Analysis of Adopters and Non-Adopters of Seed-to-Seed Mechanization in Maize: A Case Study of Jangaon District in Telangana, India

Abstract

Seed-to-seed mechanization in maize reduces human drudgery, resolves labour scarcity problems during peak cropping seasons, and reduces the cost of cultivation by increasing the returns. In view of this, the present study compared the costs, returns, and farm business income of adopters and non-adopters of seed-to-seed mechanization, an agro-technology developed and promoted by theMaize Research Station, Hyderabad, Telangana. The cost of cultivation was worked out using cost concepts. A field survey was conducted with 120 sample respondents in Jangaon district during 2021–22. Results from the study revealed that the total cost of cultivation of adopters and non-adopters was Rs. 85,506.21 and Rs. 95,024.96, respectively, indicating a 11.13 per cent saving in the cost of cultivation of adopters of this technology. Net returns accrued were 45.88 per cent higher for adopters (Rs. 37,294.16) compared to non-adopters (Rs. 25,564.97). Results also concluded that the returns per rupee spent by adopters and non-adopters were 1.44 and 1.27, respectively, indicating the economic potential of technology adoption.