Author(s):

Aishwarya Patil, Vanita Khobarkar, Mayuri Raut and RD Vaidkar

Abstract: Economics of farming system in Washim district of Vidarbha region studied using standard cost concept. A sample of ninety farmers was selected randomly from the Washim, Risod, Malegoan tahsils, with the objective, to study the economics of selected farming systems. Farming activities-wise analysis has revealed that the Agri+Dairy farming system provides maximum income of Rs. 43388.49 followed by Agri+Poultry i.e. Rs. 43226.39, Agri+Horti i.e. Rs. 39613.06, Agri-Goat Rs. 31154.05 and Agriculture Rs 26536.94. The study suggested that the combination of farming activities is needed for increasing the profitability of farming to achieve the doubling of farmer income.

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