scholarly journals Crop Production in the Haor Areas of Bangladesh: Insights from Farm Level Survey

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Shahe Alam ◽  
MA Quayum ◽  
MA Islam
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Land Utilization ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Control Devices ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Boro Rice

A study was conducted in the haor areas of Bangladesh to assess the land utilization status, delineate the productivity and profitability of growing modern rice, evaluate the existing cropping patterns and assess the prospect of possible cropping patterns. Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. Applying the conventional descriptive statistics, the study revealed that, there are about 1.26 million hectares of cultivated lands in seven haor districts, of which 66% falls under haor area. In Kishoregonj and Hobigonj, nearly 94 and 87% areas were devoted to MV Boro rice production. Both BRRI dhan 28 and 29 were being the widely adopted rice varieties. On an average, about 33% of the haor areas were under mechanized irrigation, but in Kishoregonj, the coverage of mechanized irrigation was 87% that helped increasing cropping intensity. The cost of production for MV Boro was almost double than that of LV rice. The yield of MV Boro was 79% higher than that of LVs and the return from MVs was 82% higher. Rabi-Fallow-T. Aman, Vegetable-Aus-T. Aman and Rabi-B.Aman patterns were the potential cropping patterns in some selected areas and this could increase both cropping intensity and productivity in those areas. According to the farmers' assessment, lack of flood control dam and lack of short duration varieties etc. are the major hindrance to the adoption of potential cropping patterns. Construction of community harvest and threshing facilities and flood control devices could be the important public interventions for enhanced agricultural productivity in the haor areas. Key words: Haor areas; potential pattern; productivity; mechanization; profitability DOI: 10.3329/agric.v8i2.7582 The Agriculturists 8(2): 88-97 (2010)

scholarly journals Impacts of Flood on Crop Production in Haor Areas of Two Upazillas in Kishoregonj

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
MNH Khan ◽  
MY Mia ◽  
MR Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Flood Damage ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Controlling Measures ◽  
Boro Rice

Haor is basin like structure where water remains either stagnant or in flash flooding condition during the months of June to  November. In Bangladesh, haor areas are covered by Boro rice and produce a large amount. Severe flood damage this boro crop,  so that the study was conducted to know the land use pattern and impact of flood on boro rice production. Both primary and  secondary data were used for the study. Primary data were collected as survey sampling method (questionnaire, FGD, PRA etc.)  from Itna and Mithamoin Upazilla where total respondents were 119. Secondary data were collected from Upazilla  Administrations and Department of Agricultural Extension. Mainly descriptive statistics were employed to analyzing the data  using MS Excel and SPSS. Most of the respondents were farmer. Major portion of their cultivable land are low land. Rabi is the  only cropping season and during Kharif – 1, and Kharif – 2 lands became fallow due to inundate on flood water. In rabi season  boro is the main crop and damaged by flash flood due to unavailability of controlling measures. Flood control measures would be  taken to prevent huge loss of boro rice. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i1.11581 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(1): 193 – 198, 2012

scholarly journals Cropping Systems and their Diversity in Khulna Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-215
Author(s):  
M Harunur Rashid ◽  
BJ Shirazy ◽  
M Ibrahim ◽  
SM Shahidullah
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Index ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Crop Diversity ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
The Third ◽  
Waterlogged Area ◽  
Boro Rice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study includes the existing cropping pattern, cropping intensity and crop diversity of Khulna region. A pre-designed and pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the information and validated through organizing workshop. Single T. Aman cropping pattern was the most dominant cropping pattern in Khulna region existed in 17 out of 25 upazilas. Boro-Fallow-T. Aman cropping pattern ranked the second position distributed almost in all upazilas. Boro-Fish was the third cropping pattern in the region distributed to 17 upazilas with the major share in Chitalmari, Dumuria, Rupsha, Tala, Kalaroa, Mollahat, Terokhada, Bagerhat sadar, Fakirhat, Rampal and Phultala upazilas. Single Boro rice was recorded as the fourth cropping pattern covered 18 upazilas with the higher share in waterlogged area of Dumuria, Mollahat, Tala, Bagerhat sadar, Fakirhat and Rampal. The highest number of cropping patterns was recorded in Kalaroa (26) followed by Tala (24) and the lowest was reported in Mongla (5). The overall crop diversity index (CDI) for the region was 0.93. The highest CDI was in Tala (0.95) and the lowest in Dacope (0.42). The average cropping intensity (CI) of the Khulna region was 171% with the lowest in Mongla (101%) and the highest in Kalaroa (224%).Bangladesh Rice j. 2017, 21(2): 203-215

Assessment of potential livestock feed resources in Telangana State

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Raju ◽  
P. Ravi Kanth Reddy ◽  
N. Nalini Kumari ◽  
J. Narasimha ◽  
D. Nagalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Land Utilization ◽  
Feed Resources ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
Telangana State ◽  
Production Pattern

An assessment of livestock and poultry feed resources availability was done based on the extrapolation of secondary data from livestock census, 2012 and land utilization and crop production pattern in Telangana state. Overall dry matter (DM) availability in the state is about 19.47 million tonnes (Mt) from various feed resources. Availability of green forage, dry forage and concentrate feed resources were 2.38, 15.0 and 2.1 million tonnes respectively. Crop residues contributed to 77% of total DM supply for livestock in Telangana. Straws from paddy and maize crops are the major crop residues available in the state. The DM availability per RLU/day for the region as a whole is 6.1 kg with the values ranging from 2.8 kg in Adilabad district to 13.2 kg in Nizamabad district. Total DM availability including livestock and poultry was 84% and the deficit was around 16%. It could be concluded that there is severe shortage of green forages and concentrates to meet the requirements of livestock and poultry.

scholarly journals Global Warming and Sea Level Rising: Impact on Agriculture and Food Security in Southern Coastal Region of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-36
Author(s):  
M. A. Awal ◽  
M. A. H. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Sea Level Rise ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Coastal Belt ◽  
Boro Rice ◽  
And Sea Level

Climatologically, the entire southern coastal belt of Bangladesh is most vulnerable than the other parts of the country due to its spatial geo-morphological settings. Global warming and sea level rise are already observed and predicted to be occurred more with time. These bring real negative consequences on the agricultural production and food security, and livelihood for the people live in the coastal areas. Therefore, the study was conducted to analyze the effect of global warming and sea level rise on the agriculture and food security in southern coastal areas of Bangladesh. Both primary and secondary sources of information were collected. Stakeholder consultation, direct field visits and interview of climate affected people in the coastal region were carried out for collecting information on land-use and cropping patterns and adaptation measures to be taken to boost crop production against global warming and sea level rise. By the middle and end of the twenty first century, global annual mean temperature is predicted to be increased about 1.5oC and 2.5oC, respectively. These projected warming will lead to about 14, 32 and 88 cm sea level rise by 2030, 2050 and 2100, respectively which would cause inundation of about 8, 10 and 16 percent of total land masses in Bangladesh. Most of the coastal parts and associated islands of Khulna and Barisal divisions and western part of Chattagram division lie within one meter from sea level where incursion of saline water is common. It is predicted that these areas will be inundated and unsuitable for crop production due to upcoming sea level rise. The predominant crop in entire coastal belt is transplanted Aman with sporadic occurrences of Aus rice. The land in Boro rice season either loosely occupied by mungbean, grass pea, cowpea, groundnut, soybean, potato, sweet potato, chili etc or remained fallow until the following monsoon. A systemic analysis of all of the cyclones that originated from the Bay of Bengal since 1961 indicated that most devastating cyclones formation occurred from last quarter of April through May and from middle of October to November just prior to the harvest of Boro and Aman crops, respectively. Therefore, Boro and Aman rice harvests are mostly unpredictable every year posing great threat to the food security of the coastal people. These areas are criss-crossed by innumerable water canals or channels especially in Barisal and Khulna divisions which can be utilized for Boro rice cultivation in dry season despite some levels of salinity. Cultivation of salt-tolerant crop varieties could mitigate such hindrances. Introduction of saline tolerant Boro rice in coastal cropping patterns and/or advancing the harvesting times by a fortnight in both Aman and Boro rice seasons to avert cyclonic havoc not only ensure food security but also turn the entire coastal belt into a food surplus region.

scholarly journals Four crops based cropping pattern studies for increasing cropping intensity and productivity in Rajshahi region of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
I Hossain ◽  
MRI Mondal ◽  
MJ Islam ◽  
MA Aziz ◽  
ASM MR Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
One Year ◽  
Equivalent Yield ◽  
Boro Rice

A field trial was conducted at the Regional Wheat Research Centre of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rajshahi to study the comparative agronomic performance and economic return of four crops based cropping patterns. The cropping patterns were as follows: CP1= Transplanted Aman rice (cv. Binadhan-7)–Mustard (cv. BARI Sarisha14)–Boro rice (cv. BRRI dhan28) – Transplanted Aus rice (cv. Parija); CP2= T. Aman rice–Potato (cv. Diamont)–Boro rice–T.Aus rice; CP3=T. Aman rice–Mustard (cv. BARI Sarisha15)–Mungbean (cv. BARI Mung 6) –T. Aus rice and CP4 = T. Aman rice–Fallow–Boro rice–Fallow (Control). The results showed that four crops could be grown successfully one after another in a sequence in the field with three crops patterns.  The highest rice equivalent yield (REY) 25.62 t ha-1 was obtained from the cropping pattern CP2 (T. Aman rice–Potato–Boro rice–T.Aus rice) and it was followed by CP1 (18.49) and CP3 (16.03) during one year crops cycle. The highest gross margin Tk. 148882 ha-1 was also obtained from CP2  followed by CP3 (Tk. 133315 ha-1). The highest MBCR (2.24) was however, obtained from the cropping pattern CP3 (T. Aman–Mustard– Mungbean–T. Aus).  Based on overall yield performance, economic benefit and climatic situation of Rajshahi region it may be concluded that CP3 was the best pattern than others.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2014, 17(2): 55-60

scholarly journals Effect of source of irrigation water on yield performance of Boro rice

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-260
Author(s):  
Abdul Latif ◽  
Md. Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Ahmed Khairul Hasan ◽  
Md. Abdus Salam ◽  
Afrina Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Wastewater Irrigation ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
1000 Grain Weight ◽  
Boro Rice

Industrial wastewater is a major problem in Gazipur, Bangladesh which is very cheaply available in the surrounding area for crop production. An experiment was conducted at Farmer’s Field of Gazipur district to study the effect of irrigation water quality on yield of boro rice. The study comprised three varieties viz., BR14, BRRI dhan28 and BRRI dhan29 and three sources of irrigation water viz. fresh water irrigation, mixed water (fresh + industrial wastewater) irrigation, industrial wastewater irrigation. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications where irrigation water was assigned in the main plot and rice varieties in the subplot. BRRI dhan29 produced the tallest plant (85.25 cm), the highest number of total tillers hill-1 (19.77), effective tillers hill-1 (17.64), grains panicle-1 (111.0), sterile spikelets panicle-1 (44.29), 1000-grain weight (22.43 g), grain yield (4.56 t ha-1) and straw yield (7.99 t ha-1). On the other hand, plant height (74.50 cm), total tillers hill-1 (19.82), effective tillers hill-1 (17.53), grains panicle-1 (131.7), sterile spikelets panicle-1 (35.50), 1000-grain weight (25.83 g), grain yield (5.05 t ha-1) were found highest when applied fresh water irrigation. The highest numbers of grains panicle-1 (119.14), 1000-grain weight (25.10 g), grain (5.54 t ha-1) and straw (7.93 t ha-1) yield were obtained in BRRI dhan29 with fresh water irrigation. Therefore, BRRI dhan29 with fresh water irrigation would be safe to use. However, if fresh water irrigation is not possible, conjunctive use of fresh and wastewater can be used as irrigation for BRRI dhan29.

scholarly journals Cropping Patterns in the South East Coastal Region of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Shahidullah ◽  
MSA Talukder ◽  
MS Kabir ◽  
AH Khan ◽  
Nur-E Elahi
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Area ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Sharp Variation ◽  
Rabi Crops ◽  
Potential Area

The study was conducted in greater Noakhali district to investigate the major cropping patterns during 2000–2001. Information was collected through a structured interview schedule. A total of 18 major cropping patterns were identified. Most dominant cropping pattern, single T. Aman alone occupied 35% land of net cropped area. The next three, Boro–Fallow–T. Aman, Fallow–B.Aus–T. Aman and single Boro represents 14, 11 and 11%, respectively of the net cropped area. A sharp variation was observed in cropping patterns among the different upazillas. Crop land of Noakhali, Companiganj, and Ramgati is mainly occupied by single T. Aman cropping pattern. Lion share of net cropped area in Feni, Chhagalnaiya, Parshuram and Raipur is covered by Boro–Fallow–T. Aman pattern. Begumganj and Chatkhil are an exception. More than 80% of the cropped area is in these two upazillas is cahracterized by single Boro cropping pattern. The average cropping intensity of the greater Noakhali district was 163%. The highest cropping intensity was 194% in Ramganj and the lowest 115 % was in Begumganj. The highest adoption rate of modern rice varieties was found in Boro–Fallow–T. Aman cropping pattern in all upazillas. The farmers need improved varieties of Aus, T. Aman and minor Rabi crops purposively suitable for coastal area. Researches in these fields should get priority. Single Boro area, especially of Begumganj and Chatkhil is the most potential area for fish culture after the harvest of Boro rice. Key words: Cropping patterns, cropping intensity, coastal area.

scholarly journals Crop sequences for increasing cropping intensity and productivity

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
RI Mondal ◽  
F Begum ◽  
A Aziz ◽  
SH Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Soil Enrichment ◽  
Equivalent Yield ◽  
Boro Rice

Field experiments were conducted at the Central Research Station of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) for three consecutive years (2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14) to study the comparative agronomic performance and economic return of different cropping sequences for increasing cropping intensity and productivity. Three cropping patterns (CP1 - Transplanted Aman rice (var:Binadhan-7)– Mustard (var:BARISarisha-14)– Boro rice (var:BRRIdhan-28)– Transplanted Aus rice (var:Parija), CP2 - T. aman rice – Potato (var:Diamont) – Boro rice – T. aus rice and CP3 - T. aman rice – Mustard (var:BARISarisha-15) – Mungbean (var:BARIMung-6) –T. aus rice) are based on four crops; and one cropping pattern (CP4 = T. aman rice – Fallow – Boro rice – Fallow) with two rice crops as control were tested. Four crops can be grown successfully one after another in sequence in all the three cropping patterns tested. On an average organic matter 3.56, 4.70, 3.58 and 2 t ha-1 were added to soil in CP1, CP2, CP3 and CP4 by incorporation of biomass of respective crops. The highest rice equivalent yield (REY) 34.10, 34.02 and 33.36 t ha-1 was obtained from the cropping pattern CP2 in 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively and it was followed by CP1 and CP3. The highest average gross return (Tk.5,00,469 ha-1) and net return (Tk. 2,63,773 ha-1) were obtained from CP2 and it was followed by CP3 but the highest average B:C ratio (2.89) was obtained from the cropping pattern CP3 followed by CP2 (2.11) due to lower cost of production than in the former one. Four crops based patterns can be recommended for higher productivity, soil enrichment & economic benefit besides creating more employment opportunity.SAARC J. Agri., 13(1): 135-147 (2015)

scholarly journals Double Transplanting of Boro Rice Increased System Productivity of T. Aman-Potato-Boro Cropping Pattern

2010 ◽  
pp. 86-94
Author(s):  
Amina Khatun ◽  
AH Khan ◽  
MA Saleque
Keyword(s):  
Yield Loss ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Minimum Level ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Asian Rice ◽  
Boro Rice ◽  
Similar Yield

Under irrigated condition, double transplanting (DT) of Boro rice in a T. Aman-Potato-Boro cropping pattern may be an alternative option either to reduce the yield loss of late planted Boro rice or to keep it at a minimum level. An experiment was conducted during 2003 - 2006 at Gazipur and Kapasia with three cropping patterns. The patterns were: T. Aman- Boro- Fallow (CP1), T. Aman-Potato- Boro (CP2) and T. Aman- Potato- double transplanted (DT) Boro (CP3). Rice varieties were BRRI dhan44 and BRRI dhan29 for Aman and Boro seasons, respectively; while Diamont was the potato variety. Rice equivalent yields (REY) in CP2 and CP3 were 82 and 109% higher than that in CP1 at Gazipur, whereas those were 122 and 179% higher at Kapasia. The increase of REY in CP2 was attributed to higher potato yield and that in CP3 was due to higher yield of potato and Boro rice. Double transplanting of Boro in CP3 facilitated greater yield of potato and realized almost similar yield of Boro that was obtained in CP1. Economic analysis showed that the gross margin was the highest in CP3 (US$ 1797 and 2720 at Gazipur and Kapasia, respectively). CP3 may be recommended for medium high lands of Bangladesh and other Asian rice growing countries.

scholarly journals Impact of power tillers on profitability of some cropping patterns in some selected areas of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-432
Author(s):  
MA Quayum ◽  
Amin Muhammad Ali ◽  
MA Salam
Keyword(s):  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Benefit Cost Analysis ◽  
Animal Power ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Boro Rice

A study was conducted to examine the impact of power tillers (PTs) on profitability of Boro rice based cropping patterns in some selected areas of Bangladesh in 2003. Six major Boro rice based cropping patterns out of 23 patterns in the study areas were examined to estimate the profitability differences among the power tiller and draught animal using farms round the year. Analysis revealed that gross return of MV Boro-MV T. Aus- MV T. Aman pattern is 10.5% higher for PT users than that for draught animal power (DAP) users. The total variable cost is 16.2% lower for PT users than that for DAP users resulting the gross margin 158% higher for PT users. Gross returns of MV Boro-MV T. Aus-LV T. Aman, MV Boro-Fallow- MV T.Aman and MV Boro- MV T.Aman-Mustard, MV Boro-MV T. Aus-Fallow patterns are respectively, 9.7%, 8.1%, 23.4% and 35.3% higher for PT users than that for DAP users. The benefit cost analysis indicates that PT users obtain higher yield, higher gross return and higher BCR from MV Boro-Vegetables-MV T. Aman pattern than those of DAP users. Thus, among all six identified patterns, this pattern is more profitable for PT users. The production cost of all six patterns by PT users is substantially lower than those of DAP users. In general, these six patterns are also found to be more profitable when power tillers are used in place of animal power. Use of power tillers was observed to be associated with higher cropping intensity in the study areas. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(3): 415-432, September 2012 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i3.12085

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