International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Shampi Jain, Dr. YK Singh and DP Rai

abstract
The study conducted “an economic analysis of production of rice in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh". The field level primary data were collected from randomly selected 240 rice growers of 9 villages of Satna district for the agricultural year 2021-22. The total cost of cultivation in paddy was 42523.32 Rs./ha. The overall basis Gross returns (total income) was observed to the 73972.13 Rs./ha. The net returns was found to be 31448.80 Rs./ha and overall production of paddy product and by-product was 41.65 and 21.02 quintal/ha. The overall major constraints of production of rice were unavailability of labour during peak period (62.88) followed by crop affected by Insect pest and disease and bad weather side effects (56.98) as per average score identified in Garrett’s ranking. The overall major constraints were small marketable surplus (59.02) followed by lack of storage facilities (53.47) as per average score identified in Garrett’s ranking. The suggestions of rice grower were Efficient marketing is urgently needed in case of paddy crop. Proper marketing information is needed for the marketing of this paddy crop.