International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Lalit Kumar Srivastava and Dr. Mukesh Kumar Maurya

abstract
Sugarcane cultivation constituted a vital part of the agricultural economy in Uttar Pradesh, contributing significantly to rural livelihoods and farmer incomes. The study titled " Economic Analysis of Sugarcane Production in Sitapur District of Uttar Pradesh" examined the economic dimensions of sugarcane farming in Mahmudabad block. For the study, five percent of sugarcane cultivating potential villages were randomly selected from the selected block, and ten percent of the total respondent population were taken as sample randomly. The analysis revealed that marginal farms incurred the highest cost of cultivation at ?1,03,551.29, while the lowest cost of ?1,00,791.49 was observed on large farms. The average cost of cultivation across all farm categories was ?1,02,792.30, indicating substantial expenditure regardless of farm size. The primary cost components included rental value of land (23.35%), seed cost (17.91%), human labour (13.75%), manure and fertilizer (7.71%), irrigation charges (7.68%), and machinery charges (6.55%). The average gross income was ?2,24,423.28, with large farms earning the highest at ?2,29,467.60. Net income averaged ?1,21,630.98, and profitability increased with farm size, with large farms recording a net income of ?1,28,676.11. The average farm investment income and farm business income were ?1,59,339.24 and ?1,64,656.85, respectively, both showing a positive correlation with farm size. Family labour income averaged ?1,36,293.35, indicating a notable contribution from unpaid labour, particularly on larger holdings. The average yield was estimated at 623.40 quintals per hectare. The overall benefit-cost ratio was 1:2.18, improving from 1:2.09 on marginal farms to 1:2.28 on large farms, demonstrating better economic efficiency with increasing farm size.