Abstract
The study was carried out to determine cost of production, profitability and constraints in potato cultivation. Data were gathered from Okara and Kasur districts of Punjab. Autumn crop was selected for the year 2002-03, since this crop occupied more area than spring crop. A total of 100 respondents, 50 from each district were interviewed using purposive sampling technique. Crop budgets were made to determine significant factors affecting the yield of potato in both districts. Gross income per acre and per kg from potato cultivation was higher in Okara than those in Kasur. Net returns per acre and per kg were negative in both districts as prices remained extremely low during this period. Availability of funds, access to good quality seed, provision of cold storage and transportation facilities and stable potato price could increase potato production in the province. Keywords: Potato, profitability, constraints, Okara, Kasur, Punjab
