Abstract
Turmeric is a traditional crop grown in India which occupies a distinct position in Indian spices market as well as in the international market. India is also the largest consumer and exporter of turmeric in the globe. Erode District is
an important market centre for Turmeric and it holds 43 percent share of total turmeric production in India. Erode is Asia’s largest exporter of Turmeric. The district is the top turmeric producer in Tamil Nadu also. Due to the highest quality of product, Erode is known as "The Turmeric City”. The study was conducted in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. The data on cost-returns aspects of turmeric cultivation were collected through prestructured
questionnaires. The data collected on one agriculture year 2016-17 was subjected to statistical analysis. Input cost relates to owner farm situation in which the farmers cultivate own land and also contributes other resources.
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