International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Vedangini Devendra Gite, Yogesh Ramesh Nikam and Ganesh

abstract
This study examines the resource use efficiency of soybean seed production in Akola district. A total of 120 farmers were selected from two tehsils, namely, Barshitakli and Patur and primary data were collected through personal interviews using a pre-tested schedule. To evaluate the input-output relationship, the Cobb-Douglas production function was employed. The results revealed that soybean seed production was profitable with an average input-output ratio of 1.78 at Cost C₃. The Cobb-Douglas function explained 85% of variation in output. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and machinery were overutilized.