Cost of Cultivation Calculator (A2, A2+FL, C2)
Compute the CACP cost concepts — A2 (paid-out), A2+FL (plus family labour) and C2 (comprehensive) — for your crop.
A2 = actual paid-out expenses; A2+FL adds the imputed value of family labour; C2 adds the rental value of owned land and interest on owned capital. India's MSP debate centres on these: MSP is set at ≥150% of A2+FL, while farmer organisations demand 150% of C2.
Indicative planning figures based on published research averages. Local soil tests, varieties and weather change actual requirements — confirm with your agronomist or extension officer.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Farmers and agri-students use the free Cost of Cultivation Calculator (A2, A2+FL, C2) for an instant, accurate farm-economics answer — no formulas to remember, works offline.
About Cost of Cultivation Calculator (A2, A2+FL, C2)
When farmers, economists and governments argue about whether a crop 'covers cost', they're usually using different definitions — and the CACP's cost concepts are the standard vocabulary. A2 counts only cash actually spent; A2+FL adds the value of the family's own unpaid labour; C2 further adds what your own land would have earned as rent and your own capital as interest. This calculator computes all three for your figures. The distinction is politically live: MSP is officially set at 1.5 × A2+FL, while the long-standing farmer demand is 1.5 × C2 — typically a much higher bar.
How to use Cost of Cultivation Calculator (A2, A2+FL, C2)
- 1Enter your crop/farm figures into the inputs.
- 2Read the headline result and the supporting breakdown.
- 3Apply the guidance in the note to your selling and investment decisions.
Why use Cost of Cultivation Calculator (A2, A2+FL, C2)?
- ✓Uses the standard, citable farm-economics method
- ✓Clear inputs with realistic Indian defaults
- ✓Instant result with the full working shown
- ✓Free, fully in-browser and private
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A2, A2+FL and C2 cost?+
A2 is paid-out cash cost (inputs, hired labour, fuel, rent actually paid). A2+FL adds imputed family labour. C2 adds the rental value of owned land and interest on owned fixed capital — the full economic cost of growing the crop.
Is MSP based on A2 or C2 cost?+
Current policy sets MSP at a minimum of 150% of A2+FL. Farm organisations have demanded MSP at 150% of C2 (per the Swaminathan Commission reading), which would be substantially higher because C2 includes land rent and capital interest.
Is this tool free and private?+
Yes — free, no sign-up, and all calculation runs in your browser, so it works offline at the farm and your data never leaves the device.
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