scholarly journals Production and marketing of organic coffee in Nepal

2018 ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
J. Pandit ◽  
J. P. Dutta ◽  
P. P. Regmi ◽  
S. M. Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Coffee Production ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Marketing Systems ◽  
Marketing Information ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Ground Coffee

A survey research was carried out in 2008 in Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja districts and Kathmandu valley to analyze the factors affecting coffee production and analyze the present marketing systems of coffee. One coffee producers’ group from each district was selected. All coffee growers of these selected groups were taken as sample. Altogether, 132 coffee growers were interviewed. For marketing information, 4 processors and traders were also interviewed. Manure, organic solution and labor were using for coffee production. The average variable cost of production was maximum in Syangja, which was Rs 85604.83 per ha. Gross margin and benefit cost ratio of coffee production were maximum in Syangja, which were Rs 176173.57 per ha and 2.71, respectively. The number of productive plant was the significant factor affecting production in Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Palpa and Syangja. Labor was the significant factor affecting production in Sindhupalchok, Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja. Marketing margin was Rs 52.88 and Rs 50.46 per kg of fresh cherry in the form of roasted bean and ground coffee, respectively. Producers’ share of fresh cherry after processed to roasted bean and ground coffee was 32.96 percent and 34.00 percent, respectively.Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science. Vol. 33-34, 2015, Page: 91-99

scholarly journals Effect of Presprouting of Seeds on Field Duration of Short and Long Duration Potato Varieties in Haor Ecosystem

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-207
Author(s):  
MM Karim ◽  
MSU Bhuiya ◽  
BC Das ◽  
SMA Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Project Site ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted at the farmers’ field of Livelihood Improvement of Farming Community in Haor Area through System Approach Project site Purbo Tethulia, Mohangonj, Netrakona during the Rabi Season of 2011-2012 to shorten the field duration of potato through seed pre-sprouting technique and to find out the suitable potato variety for cultivation in Dingaputa haor area without affecting the cultivation period of boro rice. Diamont and one local variety Challisha were taken for the study. Pre-sprouting duration of Diamont was 10, 20, 30 and 40 days with un-sprouted Diamont and Challisha. In the study unsprouted Diamont produced significantly the highest yield (25.28 tha-1) followed by 20.01, 13.46, 13.31, 12.74 and 11.54 tha-1 of 10, 20, 30, 40 days pre-spouted Diamont and un-sprouted Challisha, respectively. The lowest field duration of the crop was 41 days of 30 and 40 days pre-spouted Diamont. The highest gross margin of Tk.165960 ha-1 was observed from the unsprouted Diamont potato against the variable cost of Tk.137400 ha-1 incurred. The performance of Challisha was also appreciated by the farmers for its quality and low cost of production. Unsprouted Diamont potato also ranked the top most position in terms of benefit cost ratio of 2.21.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14815 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 205-207 2012

scholarly journals Agro-economic analysis of tuberose cultivation in selected areas of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
SM Sharifuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study identified agronomic practices, analyzed relative profitability, and resource use efficiency of tuberose cultivation in Bangladesh during January 2010. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected farmers from Jessore and Chuadanga districts. The results revealed that the per hectare costs of tuberose cultivation were estimated at Tk. 2,00,761 and Tk. 1,29,283 over full cost and variable cost, respectively. The major share of total cost was for human labour (30%) followed by land use (23%), and fertilizer (17%). The total cost was 26% and 12% higher than its competitive crops banana and papaya, respectively. The yield of tuberose was 4,54,425 sticks per hectare. The gross margin and net return were Tk. 5,52,354 and Tk.4,80,876 per hectare, respectively. This net return was 65% higher than banana and 71% higher than papaya cultivation. The BCRs (benefit cost ratio) were 5.27 and 3.39 over variable cost and full cost basis, respectively. Production function revealed that human labour, seedling and irrigation had positive effect on tuberose cultivation. The lack of scientific knowledge, high yielding variety and efficient transport facility were reported to be major problems in tuberose cultivation. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(3): 457-464, September 2012 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i3.12123

scholarly journals Adoption and profitability of BARI released potato varieties in northern region of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-322
Author(s):  
QMS Islam ◽  
MA Matin ◽  
MSH Siddiquee ◽  
MT Islam
Keyword(s):  
Northern Region ◽  
High Price ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Potato Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Adoption Level ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in three potato growing areas in nothern districts of Bangladesh namely Rajshahi, Rangpur and Thakurgaon. Data were collected during 2016-17 to assess the level of adoption, profitability, farmers attitude towards the cultivation of BARI released potato varieties and to explore the constraints to potato cultivation. The study revealed that 59% potato areas were covered by BARI Alu-7 variety. The varieties BARI Alu-13, BARI Alu-25 and BARI Alu-8 covered 14%, 14% and 12% of the potato areas respectively. The adoption level of seed rate, gypsum and boron were found high which adoption score were 95, 72 and 71. The level adoption of urea, TSP and MoP were over used which adoption score were 103,138 and 110. The adoption levels of cowdung and zinc sulphate were found medium which adoption score were 50 and 61. Only 37% farmers used potato seeds from their own source. Per hectare total cost of BARI released potato cultivation was Tk. 204003 and variable cost was Tk. 161033. The major share of cost was seed (31%) followed by fertilizer (13%) and land use (11%). Per hectare average yield of potato was 28 ton with gross return Tk. 249819 and gross margin Tk. 88786. The net return of potato cultivation was Tk. 45816 per hectare. The benefit cost ratio was 1.22. Infestation of insect and diseases, non-availability of quality seed, high price of seed and inadequate storage facilities were the major constraints to potato cultivation.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(2): 309-322, June 2018

Effect of tillage and crop establishment methods on yield and economics of cotton

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
ANIL KHIPPAL ◽  
KAMINI KUMARI S. Bhadauria ◽  
JASBIR SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Zero Tillage ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Tillage Practices ◽  
Plant Stand ◽  
Method Of Planting ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Very High

In Haryana (India) cotton is generally sown with conventional tillage practices witnesses poor germination and plant establishment. Poor plant stand is attributed by burning of emerging plants due to very high temperature at the time of planting, which is further worsen by crust formation due to pre-monsoon showers. Keeping these points in view, an experiment was conducted with farmers' participatory research mode in village Hajwana of Kaithal district. Cotton sown with zero tillage technique resulted in approximately five percent higher yield i.e. 136.3 kg ha-1 over conventional tillage. Mean returns over variable cost of all the three years were 10.8 percent i.e. Rs. 11794 ha-1 more in zero tillage over conventional tillage. Benefit: cost ratio were 3.86, 3.86 and 4.61 in conventional method of planting, bed planting and zero tillage technique, respectively. Zero tillage planting of cotton reduced fuel consumption by 93.4 % and 91.7 % compared to bed planting and conventional planting respectively.

scholarly journals Economic Analysis of Snail Marketing in Ibadan North East Local Government Area Oyo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. F. Aderounmu ◽  
I. O. Oyewo ◽  
O. O. Oke
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
North East ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

This paper reports findings from a study carried out to investigate the profitability of snail marketing in Ibadan North East Local Government area of Oyo State. Structured questionnaires and interview schedules were designed to obtain information on socio-economic characteristics, operational capital and source, years of experience in the business and constraints to snail marketing. Seventy snail marketers, randomly selected from three major markets which are Oje, Agodi gate and Agugu market;. The data collected were analyzed using frequency table, percentage, gross margin, Benefit/ Cost ratio and Marketing Efficiency analyses. Majority (94.3%) of the respondents were female while 5.7% were male. 31.5% were between the ages of 51-60years with mean age of 54.9 years. It was also shown that 50% source their capital through personal savings between N11,000-N20,000 and 47.1% with 5-9years experience. The cost and return analysis revealed that total revenue was N1, 457,700.00k and total cost was N1, 285,320.00k while gross margin    was N172, 380.00k and benefit- cost ratio was 1.13 which implies that for every N1.00 invested the marketer will make a return of N1.13k on every snail sold, Marketing efficiency was 88%. Major constraints to snail marketing in the study area were poor market patronage (87.1%) and seasonality (82.9%). Snail farming is advocated since it is a profitable agribusiness and can be achieved through cooperatives and micro credit facilities. Also, marketing of snail in the area    should be restructured and standardized to command frequent patronage and command higher price value.

scholarly journals Agro-Economic Performance of Intercropping Hybrid Maize with Vegetables and Spices at Farmer’s Field

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
MI Nazrul
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Sylhet Region ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at Multi Location Testing (MLT) site, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh during rabi season of 2016-17 and 2017-18 to study the profitability of intercropping of hybrid maize with vegetables and spices. Five intercrop combinations of hybrid maize along with sole maize were arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated six times. There were six treatments viz., T1: Maize + potato, T2: Maize + red amaranth, T3: Maize + spinach, T4: Maize+ data shak, T5: Maize + coriander and T6: Maize as sole. The grain yield of maize in intercropped combination varied significantly. The highest grain yield (9.71 t ha-1) was in sole maize. The highest maize equivalent yield 15.60 t ha-1 was recorded from the treatment T1 (100% maize + potato) whereas the lowest yield (8.61 t ha-1) was obtained from the treatment T6 (sole maize). The highest gross return (Tk. 312000 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (3.29) was obtained from the treatment T1 (100% maize + potato). On the contrary, the lowest gross margin (Tk. 101600 ha-1) was obtained from treatment T2 (maize + red amaranth). It revealed that the combination of maize with potato was more compatible and profitable intercropping system in Sylhet region of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agron. J. 2018, 21(2): 73-78

scholarly journals Tribal womens involvement with pig farming in Bangladesh: an evidence of Moulvibazar district

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-127
Author(s):  
R Khanum ◽  
MSA Mahadi ◽  
MS Islam
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Model Average ◽  
Pig Farming ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study examined the profitability and factors affecting farm income from pig farming in Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh. A multistage sampling technique was followed to select 70tribal women entrepreneurs involved with pig farming. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, benefit-cost analysis, and linear regression model. Average age of pig entrepreneurs was 39.47 years which indicates that they are young and agile. About 71% of Garo entrepreneurs had experience for pig farming. The cost and return analysis showed that in one year, the gross margin was Tk. 56743.70, while the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) was 1.19 indicating that the enterprise is profitable. Regression analysis revealed that three variables namely farm size, age of the respondent and experience of pig farming are significant factors affecting farm income. Thus, it was recommended that tribal women should be encouraged to practice pig farming to overcome their low income and unemployment situation.SAARC J. Agri., 16(1): 115-127 (2018)

scholarly journals Benefit Cost Analysis of Different Rice Varieties in Kapilvastu District, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-226
Author(s):  
Sundar Sapkota ◽  
Sanjib Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Rice Variety ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Mountainous Regions ◽  
Benefit Cost

Rice is an annual plant belongs to family Poaceae. It is the major staple food crop of Nepal and can be grown from plain to mountainous regions of Nepal. The crop varieties differ from each other in terms of production cost, gross return and gross margin. The objective of this study was to analyze benefit cost ratio for production of different rice varieties. The study was carried out in Kapilvastu district of Nepal in 2018. A sample size of 120 respondents were selected randomly. Four different rice varieties: Gorakhnath, Radha-4, Ramdhan, and Sawa were used for the study. The primary data were collected through household survey using interview schedule. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Microsoft Excel. The average cost of production was amounted to NRs. 77,100/ha for all four rice varieties. Sawa variety had the highest gross return (NRs. 1,01,212.5/ha). The benefit cost ratio was observed highest for Sawa (1.312) and lowest for Radha-4 variety (1.005). Sawa is the most economic rice variety in terms of gross and net production in the study area. The findings will help farmers to choose and cultivate rice variety with greater profitability. It is recommended that concerned authorities should give emphasis on subsidies, farmers training and ensuring floor price of rice.  Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 7(2): 222-226

scholarly journals Effect of mechanized cultivation on yield parameters of Mungbean

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
Md Raziul Hassan Mondol ◽  
Md Babul Anwar ◽  
Md Rahamot Ali ◽  
Khokan Kumer Sarker ◽  
Md Matiar Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Conservation Tillage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jessore during Kharif-I 2013 with four treatments viz. T1 = conventional tillage + manual seeding (in line), T2 = conventional tillage + manual seeding (in broadcasting), T3 = power tiller operated seeder (PTOS) and T4 = seeding with bed planter method used in the experiment. The objective of this study was to achieve the goal of increased mungbean production in Bangladesh through different tillage and seeding methods. Besides, to disseminate information in the farmer’s level conservation tillage is new technology for increasing and sustaining productivity and profitability of mungbean cultivation in mechanized way. From the study, the results revealed that seeding with bed planter method treatment was the most effective and profitable for production of mungbean among all tillage and seeding methods in considering gross margin (40705 Tk /ha) and benefit cost ratio (1.73).Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(2): 253-259, August 2015

scholarly journals Economics of Organic Vs Inorganic Carrot Production in Nepal

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Unit Cost ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Tillage Operation ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

During February-April 2008, a study was conducted to compare the yield and economics of organic and inorganic carrot production and its profit volume in Chitwan district of Nepal. Face to face interview method was used to collect the primary information from randomly selected organic and inorganic carrot producers. Among the cost components, per unit cost on female labor and organic fertilizer were found to be higher in organic production system where as higher per unit cost on seed, tillage operation and male labor were found in inorganic production system. Higher cost and higher revenue was found in inorganic production system but higher benefit cost ratio was found in organic production system. This revealed that adoption of organic carrot production system was economically profitable than inorganic production system.  Key words: Benefit cost ratio; Carrot; Cost; Gross margin; Organic agricultureThe Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:10, Jun.2009 Page: 27-33

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