Comparative Analysis of Sugarcane on Farm and Research Station in Distt. Mardan

Abstract

The study was undertaken in district Mardan, Pakistan to compare the yield, total cost and net revenues of sugarcane production on farm and research station. For this purpose, 100 respondents were randomly selected from two villages, viz; Toru and Mayar, using purposive sampling technique. The data was collected during 2009 using a structured questionnaire.           The empirical analysis using dummy variable approach indicates that the yield of sugarcane at research station was 9024 kg more than the farm level sugarcane. The reason for higher yield of sugarcane at research station is the use of improved management practices and use of optimum levels of inputs. The cost per acre incurred in the production of sugarcane at research station was Rs.11513.12 more than the cost incurred in the production of sugarcane on farm. Similarly the net revenue generated per acre from sugarcane production at Mardan research station was Rs.20245.984 more than the net revenues generated from sugarcane production on farm level in the study area. On the basis of research finding it was suggested that improved sugarcane varieties should be made available to the farmers and extension department should educate the farmers to improve their yield, production and net revenues from sugarcane production by adopting improved management practices.