Author(s):

PB Bandgar, VJ Rathod and VP Wavdhane

Abstract: Vegetables play an important role in both the regional and national economy of the agriculture sector. India continues to the second largest producer of vegetables in the world next to china. Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is an important solaneceae family crop, it is originated by native of tropical America. From the tropical America it is spread to other part of world in the 16^th century and become popular within last nine decades. The present study of economic analysis of Tomato production in Akola district was carried out during the year 2018-2019. The primary data of 90 growers were collected from three tahsils for Tomato growers. Collected data was using simple tabular analysis worked out by using standardized cost concept by CACP i.e cost-A₁, A₂, cost-B₁, B₂, cost-C₁, C₂ and benefit-cost ratio. Per hectare total cost of cultivation of Tomato was highest in the large group i.e. Rs.126412.96 per hectare followed by medium group (Rs. 122593.62) and small group (Rs.111806.84).The benefit cost ratio of tomato at cost 'C₃' was 1.62 in small group, 1.65 in medium group and 1.68 in large group.

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