Abstract: The research study was conducted across indi branch canal of upper Krishna project command
area. The Sample size comprised of 135 farmers was selected using multi- stage random
sampling method. Field level data were elicited for the agricultural year 2013-14 through
personal interview method. For analyzing the data collected tabular analysis was employed. The
results of the study revealed that, Paddy -fallow and cotton were the most profitable sequences
in the head reach, Sugarcane and Maize-wheat were the most profitable cropping sequences in
the mid reaches and Groundnut-sorghum and Hy.bajra-Chickpea were the most profitable
cropping sequences in the tail reaches. The net returns over total cost of paddy and Bt.cotton in
the head reach were Rs.40430/ha and Rs.35944/ha and in the mid reach of Sugarcane and maizewheat
crops were Rs.90555/ha and Rs.34715/ha and in the tail reach the net returns of
Groundnut-sorghum and Hy.bajra-chickpea were Rs.26538/ha and Rs.20373/ha respectively. |