scholarly journals Profitability of betel leaf (Piper betle L.) cultivation in some selected sites of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
QMS Islam ◽  
MA Matin ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
MS Hoq ◽  
Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Easy Access ◽  
High Price ◽  
Piper Betle ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Betel Leaf ◽  
High Initial Cost ◽  
Rot Disease ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in four betel leaf growing areas, namely Barisal, Chittagong, Rajshahi and Kustia district during 2013-14 to assess the cultivation practices, physical productivity, profitability, and to explore the constraints to betel leaf cultivation. The study has been designed to investigate the economics of betel leaf production considering intensive cultivated areas for recent information in Bangladesh. From each district, two upazilas were selected considering the concentration of betel leaf growers and easy access. Also from each upazila, two blocks and from each block 20 farmers were selected with the consultation of Upazila Agriculture Officer and Sub Assistant Agriculture Officer. The study revealed that betel leaf cultivation was profitable in the study areas, although BCR in the first and second years was below one which was due to high initial cost. The highest yield and gross return of betel leaf cultivation were in the fifth year. The benefit cost ratio was found highest in 6-10 year followed by 5th and 11-15 year. The benefit cost ratio at 12%, 15% and 20% rate of interest were 1.27, 1.25 and 1.21 respectively. Internal rate of return (IRR) was calculated 62% in current situation, IRR 37% was found by 10% decrease of return and 39% by 10% increase of cost. The problems like leaf rot disease, high price of boroj materials, low price of betel leaf, high price of oilcake, etc. were facing by the betel leaf farmers.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(3): 409-420, September 2015

scholarly journals Profitability level of betel leaf (Piper betel L.) cultivation in some selected sites of Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-351
Author(s):  
QMS Islam ◽  
MA Matin
Keyword(s):  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Betel Leaf ◽  
Agronomic Practices ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Rot Disease ◽  
High Yielding Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Leaf Rot

The study was conducted in three betel leaf growing districts, namely Noakhali, Rajbari and Khulna during 2015-16 to assess the agronomic practices, profitability and to explore the constraints to betel leaf cultivation. The study revealed that betel leaf cultivation was profitable, although benefit cost ratio (BCR) in the first and second year were below one due to high investment cost and low yield. The highest yield and gross return were received by the farmers in the fourth year. The BCR was found highest in fourth year followed by third year and fifth year. The BCR at 12%, 15% and 20% rate of interest were 1.16, 1.15 and 1.14, respectively. IRR was 59% in current situation, 42% by 5% decrease of return and 52% by 5% increase of cost. The result indicated that betel leaf cultivation was profitable under changing situation of sensitivity analysis. Farmers faced some constraints like leaf rot disease, high price of boroj materials, non-availability of modern variety, low price of betel leaf, high price of oilcake, vine died, lack of capital, etc. Therefore, breeders should take initiative to develop high yielding varieties of betel leaf and pathologist may conduct research on betel leaf for controlling diseases.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 42(2): 343-351, June 2017

scholarly journals Economic Performance of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose.) Cultivation in Some Selected Locations of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-120
Author(s):  
QM Shafiqul Islam ◽  
MA Matin ◽  
S Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Root Rot ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Insect Infestation ◽  
Output Level ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Rot Disease ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in two ginger growing districts, namely Nilphamari  and Khagrachari of Bangladesh during the period of 2009-10 to estimate the technical efficiency of ginger growers. The study revealed that ginger production was profitable and the average benefit cost ratio (BCR) was found 2.17. The estimated results showed that the average level of technical efficiency among the sample farmers was 85. This implies that given the existing technology and level of inputs, the output could be increased by 15 percent. In inefficiency model, the coefficient of farmer’s education and experience in ginger cultivation was negative and significant. Sixty eight percent farmers produced outputs to the maximum frontier output level (81-95%). Farmers in the study area also mentioned some problems like incidence of root rot disease, high price of seed, insect infestation etc to its production. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11182 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 109-120, March 2012    

scholarly journals Effect of Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency on profitability of crop farmers in Owo Lga, Ondo State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
A.A. Odeyemi ◽  
O. Adetarami ◽  
S.B. Johnson ◽  
B.A. Oyebamiji
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Food Crop ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Input Demand ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study assessed the effect of Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency (OSAISA) on the profitability of crop farmers in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of arable crop farmers, compared the profitability of OSAISA patronizing food crop farmers (PF) and non-patronizing food crop farmers (NPF) and identified the various constraints encountered by patronizing farmers in dealing with OSAISA. One hundred and twenty food crop farmers random sampling procedure. Information was obtained from the respondents using a well-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed with both descriptive statistics and budgeting technique. Findings revealed that 88.3% and 86.7% of the PF and NPF, respectively were males. About 50.0% of PF and 56.7% of NPF were between 41 and 50 years of age. The net farm income of the PF was greater than the NPF and benefit cost ratio for PF was more sustainable and viable than that of NPF. The major constraint faced by the OSAISA’ PF was inadequate capital to purchase the desired inputs. Based on the results, the study concludes that OSAISA contributes tremendously to the profitability of patronizing farmers in the study area. It is, therefore, recommended that farmers should be given easy access to acquire loan to meet their input demand and farming business in general; including adequate and timely supply of inputs for effective and efficient productivity.

scholarly journals Economics of orthodox tea production: a case of Ilam, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
A. Tiwari ◽  
K.B. Adhikari ◽  
S.M. Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Green Leaf ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Vertical Coordination ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Price Instability ◽  
Benefit Cost

Research on economic analysis of conventional orthodox tea in Ilam district of Nepal was conducted by selecting Fikkal and Kanyam area of Suryodaya Municipality purposely. The average area under tea cultivation was 0.67 hectares per household in Fikkal area and 0.57 hectares per household in Kanyam area. The average productivity of green leaf in Fikkal area was found slightly higher than Kanyam area. The average cost of green leaf production per ropani in Fikkal area was found higher than Kanyam area. It was more in small category compared to large category in both study area. This signified the principle of economies of scale. Gross margin per hectares was positively correlated with increased farm size in both the study areas. Overall benefit-cost ratio was greater than one in both the study areas. The study revealed the scarcity of quality inputs and inadequate technical knowhow, quick perishability of green leaf, price instability, and unavailability of auction market, weak horizontal coordination and vertical coordination at the different stages of tea value chains were the major problems in the study area.

scholarly journals Economic Analysis Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata) Cultivation In Some Coastal Areas Of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
QM Shafiqul Islam ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
MA Hossain ◽  
MS Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Vigna Radiata ◽  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Output Level ◽  
Severe Attack ◽  
Full Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in two coastal mungbean growing districts, namely Noakhali and Patuakhali of Bangladesh during the period of 2008-09 with a view to estimating the technical efficiency of mungbean growers. The study revealed that mungbean production was found profitable. The benefit cost ratio (BCR) was 2.22 on full cost basis. The estimated results showed that the average level of technical efficiency among the sample farmers was 89%. This implies that given the existing technology and level of inputs, the output could be increased by 11 percent. Farmer’s education and experience had positive significant effect on mungbean production. Fifty nine percent farmers produced outputs to the maximum frontier output level. Farmers in the study area mentioned some constraints like high price of fertilizer, insecticides, severe attack of insects, etc. to the production of mungbean at farm level. Keywords: Profitability; mungbean; technical efficiency. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i1.9227 BJAR 2011; 36(1): 29-40

scholarly journals Profitability Of Onion Cultivation In Some Selected Areas Of Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Haque ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
S Hossain ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
M Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Proper Time ◽  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Input Use ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Cost Item ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

The present study was conducted in three major onion growing districts to estimate the profitability of onion cultivation. Total of 150 onion farmers taking 50 farmers from each area were selected randomly. The cost of onion cultivation was found to be Tk 93517 per hectare on total cost basis. Seedling cost (41%) was the major cost item followed by human labour cost (24%). The yield of onion was found 9869 metric tons per hectare. The gross margin and net return were found to be Tk. 85308 and 79487 per hectare, respectively. The benefit cost ratio was found 1.85. Inputs like human labour, seedling, manures, urea, TSP, irrigation, and insecticide had positive effect on the yield of onion. The profit obtained from onion cultivation was found higher than that of other competitive crops like mustard, groundnut, and cabbage. Non-availability of HYV onion seed at proper time, lack of technical knowledge, high price and non-availability of fertilizer in time, lack of appropriate storage facility were the major problems of onion cultivation in the study areas and needs immediate attention to solve these problems. Keywords: Onion; input use pattern; profitability DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i3.9271 BJAR 2011; 36(3): 427-435

scholarly journals Profitability of winter maize cultivation in drought prone areas of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-234
Author(s):  
S Khandoker ◽  
MA Monayem Miah ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
M Khatun ◽  
MZA Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
High Price ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Drought Tolerant ◽  
Maize Cultivation ◽  
Tolerant Variety ◽  
Normal Environment ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was conducted in four districts namely Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Comilla and Rangpur during 2015-2016 to estimate the effect of drought in maize production, technical efficiency and adaptation strategy of maize farmers, and explore related problems of maize cultivation in the study areas.Rajshahi and Chuadanga were selected as drought prone areas whereas Rangpur and Comilla were selected as favorable environment. A total of 200 farmers taking 50 from each district were selected randomly for the study. Per hectare total cost of maize cultivation in drought prone areas was found Tk. 92,582, whereas in normal environment it was Tk. 79,594. Per hectare average yield in drought prone and normal areas were 7576 kg and 8729kg, respectively. Per hectare net return of maize in drought prone and normal areas were Tk. 28,062 and Tk. 59, 871, respectively.On full cost basis benefit cost ratio (BCR) in drought prone and normal areas were 1.31 and 1.75, respectively. Result of semi-logarithmic regression model indicated that maize production was decreased by 22.4 percent in drought prone areas than normal environment. Loss of yield (70%), loss of plant growth (55%) and problem in flowering stage (43%) were reported to be the major effects of drought.The major adaptation strategies in the drought prone areas were increase number of irrigation (77%), increase amount of fertilizer (42%) and seed (31%) and change of planting date (30%). Higher price of irrigation (70%), lack of drought tolerant variety (48%) and lack of quality seed (31%) were the major problem in drought prone areas. Again,disease infestation (64%), lack of quality seed (41%) and high price of seed (36%) were the major problem in normal environment. Scientists should take attempt to develop drought tolerant maize variety.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(2): 219-234, June 2018

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

scholarly journals Economics of Rainfed Sericulture-A Study in the District of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Ruchira Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cost Component ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Cocoon Production ◽  
Silk Cocoon ◽  
Rural Industry ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Mulberry Leaf ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Benefit Cost

Sericulture is a labour intensive agro-based rural industry, which provides  periodical income throughout the year. In view of this, it is very much  imperative to know the sericulture economics in order to motivate new farmers  to take up sericulture and increase their income. Therefore, a study was  conducted with the help of personal interview of 70 rainfed sericulture farmers  in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The study concluded that in garden  establishment, highest share of cost was associated with human labour (INR  14,400.00) followed by that for FYM (INR 2418.75). Similarly human labour  (51.93%) accounted for highest element of cost in leaf production activities too  owing to high labour wages and shortage of manpower. Labour (25.33%) was  second major cost component next to mulberry leaf (38.64%) in silk cocoon  production. The average yield of silk cocoon obtained was 1289.04 kg/ha per  year. The net return obtained was INR 52039.32 and benefit cost ratio was 1.49. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i1.11176 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(1): 49-54, March 2012

Comparative Effectiveness Of Seed Treating And Foliar Insecticides Against Sucking Pests Of Cotton And Impact On Their Natural Enemies

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
SMA Hossain ◽  
MA Baque ◽  
MR Amin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Thrips Population ◽  
Cotton Cultivar

The Imidacloprid insecticide, Gaucho 70 WS at 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 g/kg seed was used as seed treatment and monocrotophos 40 WSC at 1120 ml/ha was applied as foliar spray on CB9 cotton cultivar to suppress aphid, whitefly and thrips, and impact on their natural enemies during 2008-2011 at the Regional Cotton Research Station, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. The activity of natural enemies, such as ladybird beetle, lacewing, syrphid, and spider population on the sucking pests attacking cotton cultivar CB9 and yield of cotton were recorded. Imidacloprid significantly reduced aphid, whitefly, and thrips population on cotton crops compared to untreated control or foliar spray of monocrotophos 40 WSC at 1120 ml/ha. Ladybird beetles, lacewings, syrphids, and spiders were abundant in the field but their population decreased in the treated plots compared to untreated control. The CB9 cotton cultivar produced significantly higher yield (1.73 t/ha) with a benefit cost ratio 12.47 when seeds were treated with Imidacloprid at 5.5 g/kg fuzzy seed. This study indicated that Imidacloprid (Gaucho 70 WS) used as a seed treatment may be suggested to the cotton growers for controlling sucking pests. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(1): 61-70, March 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i1.15190

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