BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS OF MAJOR FRUITS AT BAGMATI PROVINCE
A study was carried out in four districts of Bagmati province to access the B:C ratio of major fruits. Benefit cost ratio is one of the major economic indicators that influence the farmer to carry out the cultivation of crop. A total of 104 farmers were used as respondent. The B:C ratio was maximum for papaya with 4.07 and least for lime with 1.07 over the period of 25 years. About the reasons of doing fruit cultivation, 46.9% said it to be highly profitable, 23.5% for increasing demand, 17.3% for easy to manage, 7.1% for marginal land utilized and 4.2% for other reasons. 63.38% of the respondents requested for technical assistance regarding fruit cultivation. 66.67% of the respondents get assistance and support from provincial government. 75.2% were satisfied with what they are doing and 86.7% are seeking extension and modification.