Author(s): Shruti D Bhimani, SB Vekariya, Alpa Karmur and AB Vaza

Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the economic aspects of coriander cultivation in Junagadh district of Gujarat, a region known for its significant production of the crop. A sample of 144 coriander growers was selected using a multistage sampling technique, covering diverse farm sizes. Primary data were collected through personal interviews. The analysis revealed that the average total cost of cultivation was ?61,818.34 per hectare, with the cost increasing across farm categories from marginal to large farms. Among the various cost components, human labour accounted for the largest share, reflecting the crop’s labour-intensive nature. The average yield was 17.64 quintals per hectare, resulting in a gross return of ?117,587.53 and a net return (over Cost-C2) of ?55,626.84. The input-output ratio, calculated on the basis of Cost-C2, stood at 1:1.90, indicating that every rupee invested yielded ?1.90 in output.

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