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 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 Production of Sonali chicken in selected areas of Gazipur district - an economic study

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
MT Uddin ◽  
SJ Mitu ◽  
IA Begum
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Use Efficiency

This study attempts to conduct an economic analysis and resource use efficiency for Sonali chicken production covering five villages of Sadar Upazila under Gazipur district. Primary data were collected from 60 purposively selected Sonali chicken rearers for this study. Descriptive and functional analysis were employed to achieve the objectives of the study. The major findings of the study are that total cost for 1000 birds were estimated at Tk. 120613 per batch. Average gross margin and average net returns for 1000 birds was calculated at Tk. 57240 and Tk. 52059 per batch. An average gross return for 1000 birds was estimated at Tk. 172672 per batch. Benefit cost ratio was found 1.4 for Sonali chicken production. Labour, veterinary and medicine and electricity cost had positive and significant impact on Sonali chicken production. Resource use efficiency was calculated by the ratio of marginal value product and marginal factor cost. Finally, the study also identified some of the major problems associated with Sonali chicken farming and suggested some possible steps for overcoming these problems.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v43i1.19386 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 43 (1): 56-61

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 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 and resource use efficiency of potato cultivation in Munshiganj district of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
HK Sujan ◽  
F Islam ◽  
MH Kazal ◽  
RK Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Land Preparation ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Human Labor ◽  
Use Efficiency

Potato is the third largest food crop in Bangladesh by tonnage of production. Its acreage and production are also increasing in day after day. This study was accomplished to examine the profitability and resource use efficiency of potato cultivation in five upazilas of Munshiganj district of Bangladesh. A total of 52 farmers were selected randomly from the study area. Data were collected through farm survey by using a suitable pre-tested questionnaire in February-March, 2016. Profitability analysis, Cobb-Douglas production function, MVP, MFC and Farm Budgeting model were used to analyze the objectives. Average gross return, gross margin and net return were found Tk. 3,47,200, Tk. 1,47,125 and Tk. 1,17,300, respectively. Benefit-cost ratio was found 1.51 and 1.74 on full cost and variable cost basis, respectively. The key production factors, i.e. human labour, land preparation, seed, fertilizer, insecticides and irrigations had significant effect on gross return of potato. Resource use efficiency analysis revealed that farmers were not efficient in using resources in potato cultivation. Human labor, land preparation, insecticide and irrigation were under-utilized and therefore increasing use of those resources could maximize the profitability. Seed and fertilizer constituted major parts of the cost of production hence optimum use of those resources could also enhance the profitability and resource use efficiency of potato cultivation in Munshiganj district.SAARC J. Agri., 15(2): 193-206 (2017)

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 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 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 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 Economic analysis of mushroom enterprise in Chitwan district, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-415
Author(s):  
Ranju Acharya ◽  
Ujjwal Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Regression Function ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio

The majority of the population (66%) in-country “Nepal” are engaged in agriculture. However, domestic production finds it difficult to meet the annual demand of the people. Hence, people are moving from subsistence agriculture to embrace mushroom farming. This study focuses on economic analysis and analysis of the present status of mushroom farming and enterprise in this country. The study was conducted in the land area of Kalika Municipality and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. 30 mushroom farmers with two huts and at least three years of experience were selected from the study area. The primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the farmers, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII). The secondary data was collected through various published articles and documents. The data analysis was done using basic statistics and a regression function. The benefit-cost ratio is 2.54 and a high gross margin is NRs.490,876.65 per kattha per year. The return to scale (RTS) is 0.80. Five marketing channels are present among which wholesalers and local collectors contributed the highest percentage of the share. However, the dominance of the intermediaries, timely unavailability of inputs, price fluctuation, disease and pest infestation were the major constraints. Disease and pest control, formation of the producer organization, improvised cultivation practices, timely and affordable availability of quality can be the major solution measures. Whereas, suitable climatic conditions, high productivity and growing market demand are the strengths of mushroom production in this study area. Mushroom farming is found to be a profitable business concerning competitive and comparative markets. 

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