Pomegranate Crop and Geo-Economic Study in Dhule District (M.S.) India

Agriculture is not only an occupation but also a way of life. However, farmers cultivating traditional crops are incapable to harvest adequate food and grains for the livelihoods. It forces framers to opt for alternative farming. A shift has been seen from traditional crop system to more productive and remunerative crop. Horticulture is a best way for agro economic empowerment. It is not only helpful for the homogeneous development of the individual farmer and agrarian society but also for the whole country. India stands second after china in production of the fruits. Maharashtra state is popularly known as the ¿fruit bowl¿ of India. Geographical and economical factors have boosted the cultivation and production of pomegranate crop. The pomegranate farming in study region became popular due to many favorable factors. Agricultural economy has been changing in draught prone area. Pomegranate cultivation is increasing in Dhule study region. Average cost benefit ratio of local tahsil market is 1:1.9 and third category is higher cost benefit ratio of district market which is 1:2.6 average. Fourth category consists of national market and it cost benefit ratio is 1:2.1 average.