| Single Cross Hybrid |
Economics of seed production of Single cross hybrids |
The economics of seed production depends on
(a) productivity, (b) genetic purity, (c) effective seed production technology,
and (d) management practices. Under Indian conditions, the general economics of
seed production of single cross hybrids is as under:
The major share of cost involved in seed production is land rent (Figure 2) followed by crop and field management practices and input cost, respectively.
Figure 2. Share of different inputs in cost of seed production
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Amount
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Operation
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Rs./ha
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US$/ha
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1.
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Field
preparation and sowing (Harrowing,
tiller planking and ridges making) |
3850 |
91.30 |
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2.
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Input
cost: (Seeds,
fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicide) |
9350 |
222.20 |
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3.
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Crop
and field manangement |
11,000 |
261.80 |
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(Hoeing, weeding, earthing, irrigation, fertilizer, |
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herbicide, pesticide application, watch & ward, etc.) |
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4.
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Detasseling
and roguing |
1166 |
27.50 |
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5.
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Harvesting
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1815 |
42.90 |
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6.
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Drying
and sorting of cobs cobs |
495 |
12.10 |
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7.
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Shelling
and seed drying |
1485 |
35.20 |
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8.
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Land
rent for six months |
19,800 |
470.80 |
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Total
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48,961 |
1166 |
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Seed
yield@I.5 to 2 tons/ha |
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Cost of Fl seed= Rs. 50/kg ,
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Gross income=Rs.
75000 to 1,00,000/- |
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Cost of production per kg of seed * |
Rs.24.48/kg |
0.58 $/kg |
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* The cost does not include processing, packaging,
transportation etc. |
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