Economics in production of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum roxb.) in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess the economics and minimum support price of Large Cardamom in the Sankhuwasabha district. A field survey using a structured questionnaire with 100 simple random households was done to collect the information regarding cost and return of cardamom production. The secondary data related to cost of production, minimum support price, marketing system and the channel was reviewed from Journal, Articles, Books and Newspaper. Data entry and analysis was done by using Microsoft Excel (2007). The study found that Benefit-cost ratio and net profit per hectare of Large cardamom was 1.33 and NPR 2,46,765 respectively with payback period of 4.89 years. The minimum support price of Large Cardamom in the study area was calculated to be NPR 720 per kg. The main reason for choosing Cardamom farming was higher income than other crops. Major risks associated with this enterprise were indirect marketing channel from Nepal to other countries, unorganized market and monopoly in abroad market. Large cardamom farming can be developed as an important livelihood source of mountain people in the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal