Author(s): Gurnam Singh, Mehak Kang, Smt. Surinder Kaur and Ankush

Abstract: The present study aimed to analyze the costs and returns of wheat cultivation in the Shivalik foothills of Haryana during 2023-24. The research was based on primary data collected from two purposively selected districts: Panchkula and Yamunanagar. Four villages were chosen from each District Bhareli, Golpura, Tharwa, and Barwala (Panchkula); Jhiwerheri, Uncha Chandna, Kazibans, and Pabni Kalan (Yamunanagar). From each village, 10 farmers were randomly selected, resulting in a total sample size of 80 farmers. The per hectare cost of wheat cultivation was estimated at Rs. 92,212 in Panchkula and Rs. 1,08,713 in Yamunanagar. The average yield per hectare was 44.0 quintals in Panchkula and 50.7 quintals in Yamunanagar. Corresponding gross returns were Rs. 1,20,022 and Rs. 1,34,922, while net returns amounted to Rs. 27,809 and Rs. 26,209, respectively. The benefit-cost (B:C) ratio stood at 1:1.30 for Panchkula and 1:1.24 for Yamunanagar. The slightly lower B:C ratio in Yamunanagar was mainly due to the higher rental value of land.

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