author(s)
Sirsat Akash A, UT Dangore, NV Shende, SP Lambe, SM Ghawade and RD Vaidkar

abstract
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a vegetable crop that belongs to the Alliaceae family and the allium genus, which also includes garlic, leeks and shallots. Onions are an incredibly versatile and widely used ingredient in kitchens all over the world. Known for their pungent taste and distinctive aroma, they add flavour to a variety of dishes in cuisines worldwide. Onions can be grilled, roasted, fried, pickled, or even consumed raw in salads or as garnishes. They work well for adding texture to dishes and can balance and enhance other flavours in a dish, which is why they are often referred to as the “Queen of Kitchen”. The present study was undertaken in Amravati district of Vidarbha region. The district was selected purposively. The data pertained for the year 2024-25. From each village 20 farmers were selected randomly i.e. total 120 rabi onion growers were selected for the present study. Selected farmers then categorized into Akola safed and Local onion cultivators according to their type of production. The comparative economics of Akola safed and Local variety of onion was work out by using standard cost concept. The per hectare cost A₁, cost B₁ and cost C₂ for Local variety were more when compared to that in Akola safed variety. i.e, Cost C₂ was more by about Rs.177776.29/- for Local variety when compared to that of Akola safed onion variety (175265.63). The per hectare yield obtained by Akola safed variety of onion cultivator was 246.61 quintal and in case of local variety of onion it was 228.94 quintal. Per hectare cost of cultivation of Akola safed variety of onion is at Cost A_1, Cost A₂, Cost B₁, Cost B₂, Cost C_1, Cost C₂ and Cost C₃ were Rs.109109.99, Rs.109109.99, Rs.117797.29, Rs.167055.39, Rs.126007.53, Rs.175265.63 and Rs.192792.19 respectively. The per quintal cost of production of Akola safed variety of onion was Rs.781.76. Per hectare cost of cultivation of Local variety of onion at cost A₁, cost A₂, cost B₁, cost B₂, cost C₁, cost C₂ and cost C₃ were Rs.120127.87, Rs.120127.87, Rs.128815.17, Rs.170401.84, Rs.136189.62, Rs.177776.29 and 195553.92 respectively. The per quintal cost of production was Rs.854.17. The input output ratio which is an indicator of economic efficiency in crop production for the crop and other discussion indicated that Akola safed onion cultivation registered a good input output ratio 1:1.54 means this is profitable variety for cultivation.