Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2020)

Abstract
Mizoram has entered into the bandwagon of oil palm cultivation since 2004 when the Mizoram oil palm (regulation of production and processing) act, 2004 was enacted. The geo-climatic condition of the state is favourable for development of oil palm cultivation. Many of the plants have not started yielding since oil palm cultivation is of recent activity in the state of mizoram and have started since 2004-2005 during the tenth plan period under ISOPOM. However, a good number of plants are being harvested. Substantial quantities of FFBS were purchased by Godrej Agrovet ltd. from the farmers, while the latter have received regular income from the produces. The paper confirms that oil palm cultivation is showing development and in anticipation of all the plants reaching production stage and the existing net income and frequency of sale, oil palm plantation could fetch substantial and sustainable income for the farmers. These papers also study the actual conditions of oil palm cultivation in Mizoram, such as, benefits accrued to the farmers, problem and prospects of the Oil Palm cultivation, besides for academic purpose, will provide roadmap in formulation of better development programmes. It further tries to analyse the socio-economic condition of farmers, examine the farmers’ performance on plant management and farming practices, Institutional arrangement for cultivation and marketing in Mizoram and analyse the impact of Oil Palm cultivation on the income of the farmers. The study also analyse the Land Ownership Status, Cultivation Practice, Marketing and the General Perceptions & Problems of the Oil Palm Farmers and the chance of sustainability of Oil Palm cultivation in Mizoram.