This study was conducted with the comparative analysis of productivity of agricultural research farm of The University of Agriculture Peshawar and private farms of union council Palosi Peshawar. An interview schedule was prepared to collect information from the respondents (3 farm Managers and 40 farmers). The last 5 years record was also studied for the production, expenditure and income of the agricultural research farm of The University of Agriculture Peshawar. The present study was conducted to examine the productivity, income and expenditure of the agricultural research farm, analyzing the costs and returns encored on the farm and comparison of per acre yield of agricultural research farm with union council Palosi. After comparing the yields of different crops, it was found that wheat production at agricultural research farm was 1400 kg/acre while in union council Palosi it was 800 kg/acre. Maize production in agricultural research farm was 1000 kg/acre, while in union council Palosi it was 450 kg/acre. Berseem production was 4040 kg/acre in agricultural research farm while 3400 kg/acre production in union council Palosi. Oats production in agricultural research farm was 1200 kg/acre while 500 kg/acre production in union council Palosi. The production at agricultural research farm was high due to the use of quality seed, judicious fertilization, proper tillage and irrigation, proper seed rate and sowing time and presence of learned personnel at farm as compared to union council Palosi. Most of the farmers were illiterate 67.50%. 47.50% farmers were tenants. Use of machinery like tractor and thresher 100%, use of pesticides 80% but most of them felt difficulty in the selection and proper use of pesticides. Majority of farmers 32.50% had personal contacts with progressive farmers. There were no farmer’s society and no farmer was getting formal training from any organization. The yield of farmers of union council Palosi can be increased if they make more use of modern agro-technology but with best management techniques and strategies. Farmers should start training facilities through extension department which may educate them about proper and timely use of pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation water, timely sowing of the crops, acquiring high yielding varieties from different centers, methods of integrated pests and nutrient management, acquiring loan facilities and utilization of mass media.

Key words: Survey, Production, Union council, Palosi, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar