COST AND RETURN OF CULTIVATION MACADAMIA AMPHOE KHAO-KHO PHETCHABUN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the cost and return of Macadamia agriculturist at Amphoe Khao-Kho, Phetchabun Province. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 80 agriculturists who harvested Macadamia in 2017 – 2018. The result of this study found that most female aged over 50 answered a questionnaire. They finished elementary education and have 3-4 members in the family. They have experience in planting Macadamia for 1-3 years, and own the land between 1-5 rai.The average of total cost was 7,238.57 bath per rai include average variable cost 7,087.80 bath per rai such as average of direct materials 1,555.42 bath per rai, average of direct labor cost 2,154.30 bath, average of variable production cost 3,378.08 bath per rai and average fixed cost 150.77 bath per rai, and the crops from Macadamia = 292.86 kg per rai, The price = 40 bath per kg, revenue = 11,714.58 bath per rai, The analysis of return having net profit margin was 38.21 percent and profit per cost = 61.84 percent. The benefits of this research; Macadamia agriculturists know the cost of return and net profit. And know the problems with Macadamia cultivation.