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S. MEHARUNNISA BEGUM, S. RAJESWARI*, N. VANI AND B. RAVINDRA REDDY
Department of Agricultural Economics, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati 517 502, Chittoor Dt., Andhra Pradesh
The focus of the present study was on economic analysis of foxtail millet in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. A sample size of 30 farmers cultivating foxtail millet was selected using random sampling method. Field level data was elicited for the agriculture year 2015-16 through personal interview method. The per hectare total cost of cultivation of foxtail millet was worked out to be 24,406.11. From the results it was evident that korra farmers were obtaining negative net returns. But the Gross margin was 3,767.60. In the short run, the farmers aim was to cover the variable costs. Hence the farmers are continuing the cultivation of korra crop under rainfed conditions.
Cost of cultivation, foxtail millet, cost concepts, income measures.