Adoption Pattern and Economic Impact of Potato Variety Kufri Khyati in Uttar Pradesh

The present study was undertaken to determine the adoption intensity and economic impact of short duration and high yielding potato variety Kufri Khyati, in Uttar Pradesh, the highest potato producing state of India. Ex post facto research design was used and data were collected from 96 farmers using a structured interview schedule. Analysis of data revealed that Kufri Pukhraj (33.1%) followed by Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Khyati, and Kufri Bahar were the most popular varieties in the study area. To find out the economic impact of Kufri Khyati, its cost of cultivation, gross as well as net return were calculated and compared with Kufri Pukhraj. It was found that cost of cultivation of K. Khyati was slightly higher than that of Kufri Pukhraj. However, due to more yield and higher selling price, gross as well as the net return was higher for Kufri Khyati than prevailing variety Kufri Pukhraj. The net return of Kufri Khyati was nearly 21 per cent higher than that of Kufri Pukhraj.