Economics of potato (Solanum tuberosum L) production in Taplejung district of Nepal

• DOI: 10.3126/ajn.v2i0.7533
• Publication Date: 2013-02-04T09:27:53Z
• Authors: KP Timsina; K Kafle; S Sapkota
• Keywords: Gross margin; Solanum tuberosum

Potato is staple crop of high hills in Nepal. It one the important crops to address food insecurity country. A study on economics potato production was conducted Fungling, Dokhu, Nangkholang and Hangdewa VDCs Taplejung district September 2010. Altogether 180 producers from 13 farmers’ group, which received membership Commercial Agriculture Alliance (CAA), were taken as sample by using purposive sampling technique. The regression analysis showed that income has significant contribution (P<0.01) total High Value (HVCs). Around 90 percent farmers area improved varieties seed such Desiree, Kufrijoti Cardinal. correlation between lowland upland growers weakly related (r= 0.18). Average per household for its productivity found 0.75 Ropani 844 Kg/Ropani, respectively. cost Kg NRs. 7.3. Means transportation headquarter human labor ranged 2-5 Kg. Birtamod market NRs 4-6 depending upon season. Gross margin NRs.15504 benefit ratio 2.9.The highest average price (NRs. 32.5 Kg) at wholesale nearby terai October, whereas 38.7 May June. Findings revealed access collection centre, credit facilities, storage facilities weak backward forward linkage major problems area, suitability climate, availability technology, improving road, communication strengths district. indicated there a potentiality commercial ensuring security district, however, it will be necessary suitably adjust creating time place utility future. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajn.v2i0.7533 Agronomy Journal Nepal (Agron JN) Vol. 2: 2011 pp.173-181