Economics of Production of Green Peas (Pisum sativum L.) in Punjab
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The economics of production and factors influencing the productivity of
green peas in Punjab have been studied using the primary data from pea
growers. The data have been analysed using simple tabular and functional
analyses. The results have revealed that the green peas and wheat are the
main crops in rabi season. It has been noticed that 75.85 per cent of the
farmers purchase pea seeds from dealers. The yield of green peas has
been found the highest on small farms among all the farm-size categories.
The total cost incurred has been higher in large than small and medium
farmers due to more use of inputs by the former. The gross and net returns
have been found higher in large than small and medium farmers due to
realization of higher prices by them and exploring of other markets due to
their higher marketable surpluses. The functional analysis has revealed
that the fertilizers, irrigation and machinery are the impact variables,
influencing the productivity of green peas positively. The returns over
variable costs in the case of peas have been higher by 129 per cent than
those in wheat (main competing crop). It has been argued that the farmers
be advised by the agricultural extension experts to adopt green pea
cultivation for improving the efficiency of the farms through increased
income per unit of land. Moreover, it will provide impetus to the
diversification program of the state government and improve the soil health.