An Economic Analysis of Rainfed Paddy: A Study in Shivamogga District of Karnataka, India

Rice is the most important human food crop in world, directly feeding more people than any other crop. Tunga Bhadra Project (TBP) command area called as bowl of Karnataka. The study was conducted Shivamogga district Karnataka, India during 2020-21 mainly for economic analysis cost and returns rainfed paddy. A purposive sampling technique used selection area, Two taluks (Shikaripura Soraba) were selected from each taluk, two villages (Chikkajambur, Herejumbur, Andige Ulavi) village 15 farmers who paddy growers. Thus total sample constitutes 60 respondents. analytical tools techniques employed assessing objectives are measures central tendency standard returns. cultivation Rs. 26,330.65 fixed costs accounted 19.02 per cent (Rs. 5,007.20) overall variable 79.92 21,043.45) cultivation. Grain yields realized 15.23 quintals acre gross comprised both main-product (grain) by-product (straw) 34,689.78. Rainfed gave a net return 8,359.13 over 13,367.33. Returns rupee expenditure 1.32. recommended that required less which helps farmer to earn better income.