Energy input, output and economic analysis in organic production of mango (Mangifera indica) cv. Dashehari

Abstract

Energy input and cost analysis of any crop production help in the cost-effective management of inputs for improving productivity and profitability. Energy input, output, and economic analysis were carried out for various components in the mango (Mangifera indica L.) production system. Irrigation consumed the least energy (63 MJ) and diesel oil ranked first (3 040.74 MJ) in energy consumption. Maximum input energy was consumed (8 121.49 MJ) with the application of 50 kg vermicompost + 250 g Azospirillum + PSB culture/tree+ vermiwash spray compared to 6 232.24 MJ with the application of 50 kg FYM/tree. Total production cost per hectare was a maximum ` 26 989 with 50 kg vermicompost + 250 g Azotobacter + PSB culture/tree and minimum (` 19 349) with the application of 50 kg FYM/tree. Maximum net return (` 61 741/ha) was recorded with 50 kg vermicompost + 250 g Azospirillum + PSB culture/tree and benefit-cost ratio (3.74) was with the application of 50 kg vermicompost/tree. The total investment in terms of energy was increased with 50 kg vermicompost + 250 g Azospirillum + PSB culture/tree over-application of 50 kg FYM/ tree but production cost also decreased by 28.89% and net return was improved by 138.8% with the application of 50kg vermicompost + 250 g Azospirillum + PSB culture/tree.