Economic and Growth Analysis of Cumin Production in Barmer District, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Aims: Among all condiments, cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is more important seed spice crop. India is holding prime position in production and export of cumin seeds in the world. Like food grain and oilseeds crops, cumin crop is also more sensitive to the international market demand and supply. It is one of the important ingredients of kitchen and human diet throughout the World. It adds flavour to soups, sausages, pickles and other frying kitchen foods. Based on above said facts this study was concentred on objectives to compute the growth rate in area, production and productivity of cumin, to examine the cost of production and constraints faced by farmers in production and marketing of cumin.  Study Area: The study was conducted in Barmer district of Rajasthan since researcher is more acquainted with the area and convenient to collect reliable data on crop cultivation. Material and Methods: Both primary and secondary data were used for the analysis. The primary data were collected by using prepared questionnaire for agriculture year 2024-25 and secondary time series data were considered for a study period of 1994-95 to 2023-24. Analytical Tools: The data was analysed using the exponential growth model, cost concepts and Garret’s techniques to fulfil the objectives of the study. Results: The findings of study indicated that highest positive and significant growth rates was observed in cumin production in Barmer (8.9%) followed by Rajasthan (8.65%) during period-II (2009-10 to 2023-24). In case of economic analysis, the total cost of cumin production was increased with the augmenting farm size. Under cumin cultivation, the net income, family labour income, farm business income and farm investment income is also found positive association with the increasing farm size. A return to investment ratio of cumin cultivation was also positively associated with increasing size of farm. The return on investment of every rupee was higher than ₹2.37 in all category of farm size. Irregular power supply for electricity is the leading constrains of farmers in cumin cultivation.