International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
AA Marathe, VK Khobarkar, NV Shende, SA Gawande and SD Chavan

abstract
The present study on "Economic analysis of broiler production in Buldhana District" was undertaken to study the economics of production of broiler. It will show how best to use the various resources required in broiler production. Research would be helpful in making sensible use of contemporary inputs to maintain production consistency. Buldhana district was selected purposively three tahsils were selected on the basis of availability of maximum number of broiler units. i.e., Sindkhedraja, Deulgaonraja and Mehkar. Out of which, twenty well-kept broiler units with varying capacities were specifically chosen for meat production. The selected units then categorized into small (1000-2000), medium (2001-4000) and large (above 4000) units according to broiler unit size. Average total cost of production per batch of broiler in small, medium and large poultry unit was Rs. 245607.52 Rs 445195.77 and Rs 751709.82, respectively. Cost of broiller production per kg was higher in small units. (Rs 74.15) and lower in large units (Rs. 72.27). It can be concluded that cost of production is decreasing as increase in the size of poultry unit and the scale to economy is operating. Benefit- cost ratio was higher in large unit (1.37) followed by medium unit (1.34) and low in small unit (1.28).