scholarly journals Economics of hybrid maize production in some selected areas of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Karim ◽  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
QM Alam
Keyword(s):  
High Price ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Total Variable Cost ◽  
Maize Cultivation ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Hybrid Maize

The present study is an attempt to assess the existing agronomic practices of hybrid maize cultivation, its profitability, constraints, and factors affecting hybrid maize production. The majority of the total farmers sowed seeds during the first week of December. The average seed rate was found to be 20.94 kg per hectare. About 16 varieties were found to cultivate by farmers, of which majority farmers used NK-40 followed by Pacific-II. All kinds of fertilizer used by the farmers were below the optimum level of recommendation. About 33 and 28 percent of the total variable cost was for human labour and chemical fertilizer, respectively. The average yield of hybrid maize was found higher than the national average. The average gross margin was observed to be Tk. 28456 on total variable cost basis. The cost per kilogram of maize cultivation was Tk. 4.12 and return from one kilogram of maize production was Tk. 7.80. It is found that the coefficient of human labour, land preparation, irrigation, urea and borax have significantly impact on gross return. Timely non-availability of seeds, high price of fertilizer, and low price of yield were the major problems for hybrid maize production. Farmers cultivated hybrid maize because of higher yield, higher income, and easy growing. Keywords: Gross return; gross margin; profitability. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v35i1.5869Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 35(1) : 83-93, March 2010

scholarly journals Agro-economic analysis of maize production in Bangladesh: a farm level study

1970 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
MK Karim ◽  
QM Alam
Keyword(s):  
High Price ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Total Variable Cost ◽  
Maize Cultivation ◽  
Cash Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was carried out in four major maize growing areas namely Chuadanga, Dinajpur, Bogra and Lalmonirhat during 2006-2007 to know profitability level of maize production in Bangladesh. A total of 200 randomly selected maize growers taking 50 from each location were interviewed using pre-designed interview schedule. The average yield was found to be 8.00 t/ha. The average costs of maize production were Tk 44197, Tk 33195 and Tk 24441 per hectare on total cost, variable cost and cash cost basis respectively and gross return was Tk 69773 per hectare. The gross margin was Tk 36578/ha on total variable cost (TVC) and Tk 45332/ha on cash cost basis. The net return was observed to be Tk 25575 per hectare. Benefit cost ratios were calculated as 1.58, 2.10 and 2.85 on total cost, variable cost and cash cost basis respectively. As a result, maize cultivation was more profitable. Lack of capital and high price of TSP were the main constraints to its higher production.Key Words: Maize; production; agro-economic.DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i1.5748Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(1) : 15-24, March 2009

scholarly journals Profitability of BARI Released Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in Some Selected Locations of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-158
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
MM Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Proper Time ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
High Price ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Human Labour

Potato is one of the important food crops in Bangladesh. Its demand is increasing day by day. The Tuber Crop Research Centre (TCRC) of BARI released 40 HYV potato varieties and disseminated them in the farmer’s fields through different agencies. But most varieties were not adopted well by the farmers due to unknown reasons. Therefore, an attempt was made to assess the level of adoption and profitability of BARI released potato variety at farm level. Data were collected from 150 randomly selected potato farmers from Munshigonj, Bogra and Comilla districts during January-February 2010. The results indicated that 48% potato areas were covered by Diamant variety, 16% by Cardinal, 22% by Granola, and the rest 14% areas were covered by Binella, Asterix, Provento, Felsina, Multa and Hira. The cost of BARI released potato cultivation was Tk 2, 10,629 and Tk 1, 84,135 per hectare on full cost and variable cost basis. The major share of total cost was for seed (42%) followed by fertilizer (21%) and human labour (14%). The average yield of potato was 26 t/ha with gross margin of Tk 1, 51,003 per hectare. The net return of potato cultivation was Tk 1, 24,509 per hectare. The benefit cost ratios were 1.59 and 1.82 on full cost and variable cost basis. Human labour, land preparation, seed, and irrigation had positive and significant effect on potato production. Nonavailability  of HYV seed at proper time, lack of technical knowledge, high price  of seed and fertilizer, infestation of insect and diseases, and lack of storage facilities were the major problems of potato production. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11189 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 149-158, March 2012  

scholarly journals Economics of marigold cultivation in some selected areas of Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
M Alam
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Agronomic Practices ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Socioeconomic Data ◽  
Benefit Cost

Marigold cultivation is now a profitable enterprise to the farmers, but the socioeconomic data and information of this flower are very scarce in Bangladesh. Therefore, the study was conducted to identify agronomic practices, analyze relative profitability, and input-output relationship during February 2011. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected farmers from Jessore and Jhenaidah districts. The results indicated that 95% farmers cultivated T- 004 line and only 5% farmers cultivated T- 003 line of marigold. The per hectare costs of marigold cultivation were Tk. 1,47,234 and Tk. 1,02,858 on full cost and variable cost, respectively. The major share of full cost was for human labour (34%), land use (18%), fertilizer (15%), and irrigation (10%). The yield of marigold was 2,650,447 flowers per hectare. The gross margin and net return were Tk.1, 62,186 and Tk.1, 17,812 per hectare, respectively. The net return was 81% higher than lentil, 85% higher than mustard, and 6% lower than potato cultivation. The benefit cost ratios were 2.57 and 1.80 on variable cost and full cost basis, respectively. Cobb-Douglas production function revealed that human labour, land preparation, seedling, urea, TSP, MoP, and irrigation had positive effect on marigold cultivation. The lack of technical knowledge, nonavailability of high yielding variety, and infestation of insects and diseases were major problems for marigold cultivation. Therefore, necessary steps from concerned authority are needed to overcome these problems. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i4.14395 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(4): 711-720, December 2012

scholarly journals Profitability of garlic (Allium sativum L.) cultivation in some selected areas of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
MS Hossain ◽  
AN Luna ◽  
KS Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Market Price ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Increasing Demand

The current production of garlic can’t meet up the increasing demand of Bangladesh. Due to unknown reasons, the area and production of garlic have not been increased at desired level. Therefore, the study was conducted in Magura and Faridpur districts during 2008-2009 to analyze the relative profitability, input-output relationship, and constraints to garlic production. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected garlic farmers for the study. Per hectare costs of garlic cultivation were Tk. 65493 and Tk. 51747 on full cost and variable cost basis. The major share of total cost was human labour (30%) and seed (25%). The yield of garlic was 6.15 metric tons per hectare. The gross margin and net return were Tk. 70660 and Tk 56914 per hectare, respectively. The benefit cost ratio was 1.87. The net returns from garlic cultivation were 68%, 59%, and 0.64% higher than mustard, groundnut and cabbage cultivation. Cobb-Douglas production function revealed that human labour, land preparation cost, manure, TSP, irrigation and insecticide had positive effect on the yield of garlic. Non-availability of HYV garlic seed, lack of technical knowledge about improved cultivation practices of garlic, infestation of insects and diseases and low market price were the major problems for garlic cultivation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i4.18944 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(4): 589-598, December 2013

scholarly journals Economics of Black gram cultivation and its impact on farmers livelihood in two selected districts of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-96
Author(s):  
M Mohiuddin ◽  
N Akter ◽  
R Khanum
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Black Gram ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Agronomic Practices ◽  
Total Variable Cost ◽  
Price Instability ◽  
Returns To Labour

The present study is an attempt to assess the existing agronomic practices of black gram cultivation, its impact on farmers livelihood and constraints of black gram production and marketing. Primary data from 85 farmers were collected during February to March 2016 through face to face interviews. Descriptive statistics and Garret ranking method were used to analyze the data. The majority of the farmers had sown seeds during the last week of September to first week of October. The average seed rate was found to be 19.36 kg per hectare which indicated that all farm households used below recommended dose of seeds (35-40 kg/ha). The average yield of black gram was found higher than the national average. The average net income was observed to be Tk. 26990 and Tk. 19845 in Sherpur and Jamalpur respectively. The average gross margin was observed to be Tk. 37629 on total variable cost basis. It was also found that average returns to labour was Tk. 1000/man-day in Sherpur and Tk. 692/man-day in Jamalpur district respectively. It was also observed that all kinds of livelihood assets of the selected farmers increased significantly through black gram farming. The results revealed that the main constraints faced by black gram grower were lack of irrigation facility, non availability of HYV seeds, low output price, labour scarcity, lack of knowledge about improved varieties with their production technology, excessive rainfall after flowering and weak research-extension farmers linkage etc. Farmers also faced some marketing related problems such as limited buyers, price instability, lack of storage facilities and high market toll. Farmers cultivated black gram because of higher yield, higher income, and easy growing. SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 83-96 (2018)

scholarly journals Profitability Of Rose Cultivation In Some Selected Areas Of Jessore District

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
M Alam
Keyword(s):  
Variable Cost ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Agronomic Practices ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Human Labor ◽  
Socioeconomic Data ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Relative Profitability

Rose cultivation is now a profitable enterprise to the farmers, but the socioeconomic data and information of this flower are very scarce in Bangladesh. So, the present study was conducted to identify agronomic practices, analyze relative profitability, and input-output relationship during December 2010. A total of 100 rose growing farmers were randomly selected for this study. The results indicated that 100% farmers cultivated Lincoln variety of rose. The costs of rose cultivation were Tk. 3,87,569 and Tk. 2,75,214 per hectare on full cost and variable cost basis, respectively. The major share of full cost was incurred for human labour (30%), followed by land use (23%), fertilizer (17%), and irrigation (12%). The yield of rose was 5,40,107 flowers per hectare. The net return from rose cultivation was Tk. 23,31,196 per hectare. The benefit cost ratios were 2.29 and 1.63 on variable cost and full cost basis, respectively. The highest profit was obtained from rose cultivation compared to its competitive crops like potato+jute, lentil+til and mustard+mungbean for rose. Human labor, land preparation cost, seedling, urea, TSP, MoP and irrigation had positive effect on the yield of rose. Lack of technical knowledge, non-availability of HYV seedling, and infestation of insects and diseases were major problems found in rose cultivation. Government should take necessary steps to overcome these problems. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(1): 165-174, March 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i1.15204

scholarly journals Panikachu (Calocasis esculenta L. Schott) cultivation in some selected areas of Bangladesh: an agro-economic profile

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-513
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
AN Luna
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Varietal Improvement ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

Panikachu is a nutritious vegetable contributing to the total supply of vegetables during the summer in Bangladesh. Many farmers cultivate this crop from their innovative ideas. Researchers are unable to formulate adequate research design for its varietal improvement and technology packages. Therefore, the study was conducted in two panikachu growing districts, namely Joypurhat and Jessore during February 2011 to know the profitability of panikachu cultivation. In total, 100 panikachu farmers were selected of which 50 farmers from each area were selected randomly to collect primary data. The results indicated that the costs of panikachu cultivation were Tk. 2,67,726 and Tk. 1,84,530 per hectare on total cost and variable cost basis, respectively. The major share of total cost was for human labour (45%), land use (17%), and fertilizer (15%). The yield for rhizome and stolon were 24.94 tons and 23.29 tons per hectare. The gross margin and net returns were Tk. 2,06,058 and Tk. 1,22,862 per hectare. The benefit cost ratios was 1.46. Human labour, manure, urea, TSP, MoP, insecticides, and irrigation had positive effect on the yield of panikachu. Lack of technical knowledge about improved cultivation practices, non-availability of HYV seedling, and low price of product were major constraints to panikachu cultivation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i3.16977 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(3): 505-513, September 2013

scholarly journals Profitability of Summer BARI Hybrid Tomato Cultivation in Jessore District of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
MR Karim ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
MS Alam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
High Price ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Average Return ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Cash Cost

The present study was conducted at Bagherpara thana under Jessore district to assess the profitability, contribution of factors to production and changes in socio-economic status of the farmers. About 42% and 21% of total variable cost was incurred for tunnel preparation and using human labour, respectively. The average yield of BARI hybrid tomato was found 32.78 t/ha. The average return per hectare over variable cost is observed to be Tk 11,44,387 on full cost basis and Tk 12,07,481 on cash cost basis. On an average benefit cost ratio was found to be 4.19 on full cost basis and 5.09 on cash cost basis. The cost per kilogram of hybrid tomato cultivation was Tk 10.94 and return from one kilogram of tomato production was Tk 45.83. The functional analysis shows that MP and TSP had positive significant contribution to yield while human labour, hormone, irrigation and seed had negative significant impact on yield of hybrid tomato. The overall socio-economic status of the sample farmers was found increased by 20.33 percent. High price of tunnel materials, timely non availability of hormone, insect and diseases attack were reportedly the major problems for tomato production. Key words: Hybrid tomato, profitability, socio-economic status. DOI: 10.3329/jard.v7i1.4424 J Agric Rural Dev 7(1&2), 73-79, June 2009

scholarly journals Land Use Change from Rice to Maize Farming in Northern Region of Bangladesh: Identifying Causes and Future Prospects

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
Shahana Khatun Bipasha ◽  
Mahmuda Nasrin ◽  
Md. Monirul Islam ◽  
Pooja Vortia ◽  
Farzana Yeasmin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Land Use Decisions ◽  
Maize Cultivation ◽  
Comprehensive Comparison ◽  
Home Consumption

Maize is gaining importance in recent years as a promising crop, but some constraints are intensifying with increased concern over input supply and soil-related environmental sustainability. So, we were interested to assess the financial profitability of maize production over the existing rice cropping system and factors responsible for changing land-use decisions in Northern Bangladesh. The comprehensive comparison revealed that maize farmers got higher returns than the farmers producing boro rice as the calculated BCR for the former (2.14) was higher than the later (1.29). The results of regression analysis showed that maize labor use, maize gross margin, availability of rice for home consumption, and the least rice-producing area had a significant effect on deciding to shift the land from rice to maize cultivation. Therefore, there was a great prospect of maize farming in the study area as a profitable enterprise.

scholarly journals Effect of Farmers – Herdsmen Crisis on Yam Production in Southern Agricultural Zone of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
A. A. Girei ◽  
L. S. Ugwuanyi ◽  
H. M. Turai
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Total Variable Cost ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Socio Economic Variables

The study analyzed effect of crisis on yam production in Southern Agricultural Zone, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; determine the effect of socio-economic variables on yam production, determine the factors affecting yam production, and to compare the gross margin of yam production before and after crisis in the study area. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for this study and a total of sixty (60) respondents were sampled for this study. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics which involves use frequency, percentages and the gross margin analysis. The study revealed that before the conflict the total variable cost was 233,288.4 while after the conflict, the total variable cost was 172310. The study conclude that price of fertilizer was doubled after conflict thereby reducing production. The result shows that 17.6% of the respondent’s stopped producing yam because of the fear of conflict. And also, there was a reduction in food production between the period of the conflicts and peaceful disposition. The study therefore recommend that government should develop policies and strategies to curtail future occurrence of crisis among farmers and herdsmen, and focus more on giving incentives to farmers and subsidy on farm inputs such as fertilizer, improved varieties, chemicals among others to boost food crop production, farmers income level and to ensure maximum security on lives and properties of prospective citizens and farmers.

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