Understanding the Cost of Cultivation of Potato From the Perspective of Household Head (Male or Female) in Panauti Village of Kavre District, Nepal

Abstract

In this study, the total 30 respondents were grouped into two categories on the basis of household head (male or female). The average cost of cultivation of one kilogram potato was calculated to be NRs. 14.64 in Panauti municipality of Kavre district, Nepal. The average cost of cultivation in male headed houses (NRs.15.40) was significantly higher to that of female headed houses (NRs.12.53). The major inputs contributing towards the cultivation of potatoes were fertilizers, potato seed and labor respectively. The socio-demographic analysis of the study area demonstrated the overall average age of respondents to be 47.90 years. Moreover, the average household size was 4.73 with average 2.46 male members and 2.27 female members. Also, the study depicted that out of total respondents, 53.33% were Brahmin, 23.33% were Chhetri and remaining 23.33% Janajati. The overall benefit-cost ratio observed was 1.39 where the benefit- cost ratio obtained in male headed house (1.19) was depicted to be significantly lower to that obtained in female headed house (1.93).