In the present study an attempt has been made to distinguish the effects of technological change and inputs use efficiencies in bajra rainfed crop from Western Maharashtra during the two sub periods of 1996-2005 and 2006-2015. The total factor productivity (TFP) approach was followed in analyses of data. Analyses had indicated that there were continuous rise in the input, output and TFP indices during both the periods and in all divisions of Western Maharashtra. Therefore, the growth rates of these three indicators were worked out. Based on the finding, it is concluded that the modern inputs such as improved varieties (Shanti, Saburi, etc.), integrated nutrient management (organic manure +chemical fertilizer + biofetilizer), etc. were major contributors to TFP growth in Western Maharashtra.

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:The present study on cost benefit analysis of sugarcane cultivation in Bhandara district was undertaken in Sakoli, Pavani and Tumsar tehsils of Bhandara district in the year 2014-15 with a view to socio-economic characteristics of sugarcane farmers, examine input used, cost structure and returns in production of sugarcane. The present study is based on total 90 sugarcane farmers. The nature of data based on primary data with personal interview method. The cropping intensity was 181.92 per cent at overall level. The highest cropping intensity observed in large type of land holding. i.e. 200.00 per cent. The per hectare cost of production (Cost C 2 ) of sugarcane during the year 2014-15 for the overall level was Rs.92949.02 and average per hectare gross returns were Rs.148101.01. The average net returns obtained at an overall basis were Rs.55324.98. The input-output ratio on an overall basis was 1.59. The average cost of production per tonne for sugarcane was Rs.1172.25. The major constraints faced in the farmers of sugarcane was low level of productivity (87.22%) whereas in marketing of sugarcane the major constraint expressed by sample farmers was low FRP prize (82.22%).

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