Economics of onion production

Abstract EN

Economics of onion production study is essential to help farmers efficiently maximize their yield and profits.

the study was conducted in al-Talee'a district, Babylon province, Iraq, to identify economics of onion production.

sixty onion farmers were randomly selected.

cost and returns analysis indicates that the overall average cost and profit of onion production turned out to be ($5307 / ha, $13443 / ha) respectively, and per hectare cost and profit of onion production increases with an increase in farm size.

seed accounted for the highest percentage of the total cost of production.

the overall average returns and profit per hectare, benefit-cost ratio, rate of return ratio, and operating ratio of onion production, indicating that onion production was profitable.

establishment of producing and marketing cooperatives for onion farmers, government provision of onion improved seeds to farmers with low prices, can contribute to increasing return and profitability.