Farm plan for an area having 2 acres of French bean

1. CENTRE FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES, OUAT,
BHUBANESWAR
ABM-521
(DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
ASSIGNMENT ON FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
TOPIC- PREPARE A FARM PLAN FOR AN AREA HAVING 2 ACRES
OF FRENCH BEAN
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Dr. D. Behura NAME- Soumyashree Priyadarshi
Regd. No - 212121214

2. Acknowledgment
I would like to express my special thanks and gratitude to my
guide Dr.D.Behura sir for helping me in completing the
assignment and all his guidance throughout the process and
special thanks to my friends for helping me in completing the
assignment .
Soumyashree Priyadarshi
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3. Farm plan for area having 2 acres of French bean
Introduction
This crop as a vegetable has great demand in cities and is grown both
commercially and in kitchen gardens. In French beans cultivation major area is
confined to hills, where it is mainly grown for green pods. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,
Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh are
the major states where it is being cultivated on large scale.20-24 kilogram seed
rate is recommended per acre. If the broadcasting method of sowing was
practiced seed rate will increase. Yield varies from 5 to 6 tonnes per acre in case
of pole types. Bush types give less yield compared to pole types. Harvesting of
tender beans starts from 45-70 days after sowing.
In recent days, French bean is selling at an average rate of Rs. 2,800 per quintal in
the market from the farmer. French bean even though mainly cultivated during
rabi it can be cultivated around the year. In this article, we can see the cost of
cultivation, gross profits and net income involved in the cultivation of 1 acre
French bean.
Soil and climatic requirements for French bean production
French bean can be grown in a wide range of soil conditions, however, well-
drained sandy red loamy soils are best for this crop. Heavy soils with poor
drainage and alkali soils are not suitable for the cultivation of French bean. It can
be grown in a pH range of 6.0.-7.0.
Cool temperature is suitable for the French bean cultivation. The temperature of
15-21°C is optimum for the growth of the French bean. It cannot tolerate high and
low temperature that's why in our state French bean is mainly cultivated in rabi
season. In hilly regions, it can be grown as a summer crop.

4. French bean varieties:
1) Contender
2) Arkakomal
3) Arkasuvida
4) Bountiful
5) Primier
6) Pusaparvathi
7) Pant anupama
8) Uday
9) TKD-1,Jampa
Other hybrid frenchbean cultivars
Cost of cultivation for 1 acre French bean cultivation
I. Cost of seed material:In legume crops, the seed rate will be high compared
to the other vegetable crops. In the market, good quality seed material was
available at Rs. 310 per kilogram averagely. However, there might be
changes in cost seed material depending upon the various factors. So if we
use 24-kilogram seed per acre the cost of seed material will be around
Rs.7,440.
II. Cost of land preparation: Land should be ploughed enough, clods are
broken and weeds are removes to get a fine tilth by shallow cultivation.
French bean is a shallow-rooted crop. After that furrows should be made at
a spacing of 30-35 cm and a spacing of 25-30 cm should be followed
between plant to plant. For land preparation of one-acre, the farmer has to
spend around Rs.5,600 for ploughing, furrows making, etc.
III. Cost of sowing: Most congenial temperatures for the cultivation of this
crop prevail during winter so sowing can be done from July-September, in
hilly regions sowing can be done March to May. If the temperature
increases the growth of the plant will decrease thus yield will decrease.

5. Sowing requires 5 labors which cost around Rs. 2,000 if we pay Rs.400 per
head.
IV. Cost of weeding: For better weed management Alachlor 800 grams or
Pendimithalin at 1.2 lit should be sprayed after mixing with 200 liter water
immediately the next day after sowing. Weeding should be done once in for
every 30-45 days, earthing up should be done after weeding. Shallow
cultivation is necessary during the early stages to check weeds. On average
basis weeding requires Rs. 3,000.
V. Fertilizer cost: 8-10 tonnes of farmyard manure should be added to the soil
during ploughing this will cost around Rs.20000. 10:24:20 kg of nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potash should be mixed with soil before ploughing. Seed
treatment with rhizobium culture is necessary. 10 kilograms of nitrogen
should be applied per acre as top dressing. For fertilizers farmer has to
expend Rs.4,000 averagely.
VI. Cost of pesticides: Sucking pest and virus infections are the major
constrains for French bean cultivation. Plant protection measures have to
be taken up at timely intervals. For plant protection measures
approximately Rs.4,800 needed.
VII. Staking of French beans plants: Staking is necessary for pole types beans,
for staking purpose bamboo or suitable wooden sticks of 2m length should
be fixed near the plant. For bamboo sticks and installing the stakes, it will
cost around Rs. 4,700 per acre on an average.
VIII. Cost of miscellaneous activities: In miscellaneous, we can include the cost
of irrigation, land revenue, land rent, electricity charges and cost of family
labor, etc. it will be around Rs. 5,300 around.
IX. Cost of harvesting and loading: First pickling can be taken up after 45-70
days after sowing depending upon the variety. Pods should be harvested
before they over mature to get a good price in the market. In the final stage
of the crop, it can be left for seed purpose. In total, we can take 6 pickings
averagely. Rs.4,000 farmer has to spent towards labor for harvesting,
packing and loading the produce.

6. X. Transportation cost in frenchbean farming: The harvested pods should be
marketed as fast as possible when they remain fresh to get a good price in
the market. Transportation cost may vary around Rs.1,500.
Total cost of 1 acre French bean farming
1) Cost of seed material - Rs. 7,440
2) Cost of land preparation - Rs.5,600
3) Cost of sowing - Rs.2,000
4) Cost of weeding - Rs.3,000
5) Cost of Pesticides - Rs.4,800
6) Fertilizer cost - Rs.20,000+Rs.4,000
7) Staking cost- Rs.4,700
8) ost of harvesting and loading -Rs.4,000
9) Cost of transportation - Rs.1,500
Total cost of 1 acre French bean farming - Rs. 62,340/-
Total cost incurred in 2 acre French bean cultivation:
The total cost of cultivation involved in 1 acre French bean cultivation was
Rs.62,340 besides this there might be an extra 10% cost to the various activities
then the total cost of cultivation will be around Rs.68,574.
So, for 2 acre it is – Rs.1,37,148/-
Total income from 2 acre French bean cultivation:
The average market price for the 1 acre French bean is Rs. 2,800 per quintal.
Assume 55 quintals as an average yield per one acre. A farmer can get a gross
amount of Rs.1,54,000 for his produce in the nearest vegetable market.
So, for 2 acre it is – Rs.3,08,000/-

7. Net profit from 2 acre French bean farming:
Net profit is the difference between total returns and the total cost incurred in
cultivation. Then it will be like this
Rs.3,08,000 - Rs.1,37,148 = Rs.1,70,852/-
Therefore, the farmer can get a net income of Rs.1,70,852/- from 2 acre French
bean cultivation. There might be little differences in costs depending upon the
various factors like market, labor demand, climatic conditions, and incidence of
various pests and diseases, etc.
Conclusion:
As it suits well in crop rotations and intercropping patterns with good returns over
capital for farmers, it also adds nitrogen to the soil. Hence, the cultivation of
French bean should be encouraged.