A STUDY OF EXPENDITURE AND INCOME LEVEL OF SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS IN SOUTH HARYANA

The present study deals with the expenditure on agriculture and income of small and marginal farmers of South Haryana. The study is based on the field survey conducted in three districts namely Gurugram, Rewari and Mahendergarh with a sampled size of 360 agricultural households. The study analyses the average level of expenditure and income in these areas both in rabiand Kharif season. District wise variations were also observed in the study. Apart from district level analysis, the study also examines the level of expenditure and income based on the category of farmers. The study suggested that to solve the livelihood issues of small and marginal farmers, more subsidies should be provided to farmers so that cost of cultivation can reduce. The study recommends that opportunities to start other rural non-farm activities should be provided to the farmers to enhance the income level.

               

KEYWORDSExpenditure, Income, Farmers, Non-Farm, Cost of Cultivation.


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