Simple Benefit Cost Analysis Method For Determining Optimum Intercrop Combination Under Coconut Based Systems
The principle of "cost effectiveness" has been used by economists for many years to determine the most suitable enterprise to introduce under a given production system. Simple benefit-cost analysis has been used to determine the most cost effective enterprise or optimum intercrop combination. Benefit- cost ratios are determined for each enterprise or intercrop combination and the one with the highest ratio is selected. The aim of this paper is to examine some simple benefit-cost analysi s techniques which farmers could use to determine optimum intercrop combination under coconut based farming systems.