Economic analysis of Nagauri pan methi cultivation in Rajasthan

Abstract

Trigonella corniculata L. commonly known as Nagauri pan methi is mainly grown in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in
the country. It is grown on large scale for its dried leaves. Present study analyzed the cost, returns and major
constraints faced by the farmers in cultivation of pan methi in Nagaur. The average cost of cultivation (Cost C2) was
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calculated at ` 1,47,366 ha . The gross value of dried leaves and seed harvested was ` 4,06,645 ha . Farmers could
earned net returns of ` 2,73,555 and 2,59,279 ha over variable and total cost respectively, indicates a very good
returns in this crop. The major constraints highlighted by pan methi farmers in Nagaur district of Rajasthan are lack of
competitive price due to non availability of notified markets and very few traders and commission agents. Farmers
asked for improved quality seed, advance technology in drying and grading of pan methi on large scale production and
better price assurance.