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The Budgetary Analysis of Vermicompost Production in College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU

Author: P. Satish, S.A. Hussain, Seema and Shreedevi Jinnur

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Abstract

Vermicomposting is the process of producing compost by utilizing earthworms to turn the organic waste into high-quality compost. Vermicompost improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil as well contribute to soil conditioning. The present study on budgetary analysis of vermicompost production was carried out during 2021 in Hyderabad district of Telangana. The study revealed that the total cost of production of vermicompost per annum was Rs. 7,25,805. The total revenue earned per year was Rs. 10,22,400 and Rs. 16,74,000 at PJTSAU and market prices respectively. Net returns and B: C ratio values indicated that the vermicompost production unit was economically viable at both the prices. Few challenges faced during vermicompost production were scarcity of water in summer and death of earthworms due to adverse conditions. Intensive labour requirement was also an important challenge.

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Vermicompost, vermiwash, vermiculture, college farm, PJTSAU

Conclusion

The vermicompost unit under evaluation was established in 2019. It consists of 2 sheds with 10 beds each. Total fixed capital required for establishment of the unit was recokened at Rs.17,34,205. Total cost of production of vermicompost per annum was Rs. 7,25,805, while the total revenue obtained per year summed up to Rs. 10,22,400 and Rs. 16,74,000 at PJTSAU and market prices respectively. The BCR2 were 1.4 and 2.3 at PJTSAU and market prices respectively. Observing the values of Net returns and B: C ratio, economically viability of the vermicompost unit can be confirmed. Hence it can be concluded that vermicompost production provides net reasonable returns to farmers.

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How to cite this article

P. Satish, S.A. Hussain, Seema and Shreedevi Jinnur (2023). The Budgetary Analysis of Vermicompost Production in College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(4): 643-648.