scholarly journals An Economic Study of Low Lying Inland Fish Farming in Selected Areas of Kishoreganj District

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
MT Uddin ◽  
I Farjana
Keyword(s):  
Fish Farming ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Mathematical Analyses ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was designed to examine the low lying inland fish farming practices of Karimganj upazila under Kishoreganj districts. Field level data were collected through direct interview using semi-structured questionnaire. Eighty sample farmers were selected purposively from the study areas. Six types of farming practices were identified in the study area among which only two types were prominent i.e., pond fish farming and Beel fish farming. Tabular, statistical and mathematical analyses were done to achieve the major objectives. The benefit cost ratio in Beel fish farming was 2.86 and in case of pond fish farming it was 1.95. Multiple regression model was used to explain the variation of gross return of pond and Beel fish farming and it was found that coefficients of human labour, feed, cowdung and manure had significant impact on gross return, whereas coefficients of feed, harvesting and making sanctuary had significant impact on gross return of Beel fish farming. Resource use efficiency was calculated by the ratio of marginal value product and marginal factor cost. Finally, the study identified some important problems of low lying inland fish farming and suggested probable solutions relating to the problems.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v23i1-2.16619Progress. Agric. 23(1 & 2): 81 – 90, 2012

scholarly journals Resource Use Efficiency of Smallholder Producers Cooperative in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-125
Author(s):  
Nurudeen Afolabi Sofoluwe ◽  
Akeem Abiade Tijani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Government ◽  
Benefit Cost

AbstractThe objective of this study is to analyse efficiency in resource use by cooperative producers with specialization in vegetable production and estimate the costs and return to such enterprises under cooperative conditions. Marginal physical product (MPP), marginal value product (MVP), and marginal factor costs (MFC) in addition to budgetary analysis were utilised to analyse the primary data collected through the questionnaire. The enterprise efficiency level is 0.06, the benefit-cost ratio is 1.06 while the expense structure ratio 0.37. The MVP results showed that all the resources used in production are under-utilized suggesting inefficiency of resource use by the cooperative producers. The result can be of advantage to producers if an appropriate understanding of cooperative principles is put into perspective in production-related decisions. Improvement of the level of utilization of input resources should be of interest to the government and related stakeholders.

scholarly journals Productivity and profitability of maize-pumpkin mix cropping in Chitwan, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiva Chandra Dhakal ◽  
Punya Prasad Regmi ◽  
Resham Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Shrawan Kumar Sah ◽  
Dilli Bahadur Khatri-Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Allocative Efficiency ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

The study was conducted to determine the productivity, profitability and resource use efficiency of maize-pumpkin mix crop production in Chitwan. The study used 53 maize-pumpkin mix crop adopting farmers from among 300 farmers adopting different pollinator friendly practices. Descriptive and statistical tools including Cobb-Douglas production function were used to analyze data, collected from structured interview schedule. The benefit cost ratio (1.58) indicates that maize-pumpkin mix cropping was profitable with productivity of 2.83 ton per ha on maize main product equivalent basis. The magnitude of regression coefficients of maize-pumpkin mix cropping implied that expenditure on seed and fertilizer and irrigation had significant positive effect on gross return with estimated decreasing return to scale (0.85). According to estimated allocative efficiency indices, it is suggested to increase expenditure on seed and fertilizer cum irrigation by about 90% and 55% respectively. Extension of modern technologies with adjustment on resource use is to be encouraged for increase in productivity and profitability of maize-pumpkin mix crop production which indirectly promotes and ensure forage for pollinatorsJournal of Maize Research and Development (2015) 1(1):112-122DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.34290

scholarly journals Potentialities of pond fish farming in Kaliakair upazila under Gazipur district, Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-528
Author(s):  
Md Mahbubur Rahman ◽  
Md Nurunnabi Mondal ◽  
Jannatun Shahin ◽  
Jannatul Fatema ◽  
Mst Kaniz Fatema
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Anabas Testudineus ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Climbing Perch ◽  
Aquaculture System ◽  
Benefit Cost

Potentials and prospects of pond fish farming in improving aquaculture system in Kaliakair upazila under Gazipur district, Bangladesh were investigated. Data were collected from 60 selected fish farmers through questionnaire survey and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) during June to November, 2014. The research revealed that a highest number of pond fish farmers (61.67%) were out of training facilities and a good portion (23.33%) had no education. Pond water was found turbid seasonally (71.66%) and farmers did not exchange water during culture periods (66.67%). As a result water quality deteriorates day by day and depletion of oxygen occurs during pond farming. The average stocking density of fish was higher in the study area and the highest was found in monoculture of Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus ) (1200 individual/decimal) and lowest in carp polyculture system (195 individual/decimal). Fish production was higher in Pangus monoculture system (17.89 MT/ha/yr) and lower in Climbing perch monoculture system (10.78 MT/ha/yr), but profit was higher in Climbing perch monoculture produced 1318100 Tk./ha/yr and lower in Tilapia monoculture 397886 Tk./ha/yr. Benefit Cost Ratio was higher in Climbing perch (2.32) and lower in Pangus culture (1.34). The problems faced by the fish farmers were broadly categorized as financial, natural, technical and social. Therefore, necessary training facilities with institutional and organizational supports, credit facilities, extension services and awareness development are essential to improve aquaculture system as well as the fishers’ livelihoods in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur district.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 517-528, December 2015

scholarly journals Energy and Economic Efficiency of Maize Agroecosystem under Three Management Strategies in the Frailesca, Chiapas (Mexico)

Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Franklin B. Martínez ◽  
Francisco Guevara ◽  
Carlos E. Aguilar ◽  
René Pinto ◽  
Manuel A. La O ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Energy Flows ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Benefit Cost

Analysis of energy flows and economic dynamics allows the diversity of variables involved in the agroecosystem production to be observed in the same dimension. In this way, efficiency and performance can be analysed integrally to identify critical points to be improved. The objective of this study was to analyse the energy-economic efficiency within three management strategies (Management I, Management II and Management III) of the maize agroecosystem in the Frailesca region of Chiapas (Mexico). The hypothesis was that systemic typologies, defined by modes of production, can lead to different efficiencies for the system performance. The study was descriptive; case studies were selected as representative based on their technological variants. The efficiency analysis was conducted using a balance of inputs and outputs expressed in energy and economic terms. Management III resulted in better energy use efficiency, with 6.47, while Management I and Management II were more economically feasible, with a benefit/cost ratio of 1.56 pesos.

scholarly journals MODIFIKASI MEDIA SPIRULINA PLATENSIS SEBAGAI UPAYA PEMANFAATAN AIR LIMBAH BUDIDAYA IKAN LELE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-164
Author(s):  
Hendro Widyantoro ◽  
Marini Wijayanti ◽  
Sefti Heza Dwinanti
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Spirulina Platensis ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Significant Parameter ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Water Pond ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Modified Media

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to determine the best fertilizer compotition that was made from technical fertilizer and waste water of cat fish farming. This experimental was conducted at Aquaculture Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. It used complete randomized design (CRD) method which had five treatments and three replications, the waste water from catfish pond (P0), waste water from catfish pond + 25% technical fertilizer (P1), waste water from catfish pond + 50% technical fertilizers (P2), the waste water from catfish pond + 75% technical fertilizers (P3), the waste water from catfish pond + 100% technical fertilizers (P4). The results showed that the best maximum density of S. platensis was P3 about 3.98 g l-1, and growth rate was equal to 2.80% day-1. The most significant parameter of water quality was ammonia which decreased until 82.78%. Besides, it was more beneficial than others based on Return Cost Ratio (R/C ratio) and Benefit Cost Ratio (B/C ratio) which were 3.66 and 2.66 respectively. Keywords: Spirulina platensis, waste water pond of catfish, modified  media

scholarly journals Economic Analysis of Fish Farming in Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 625-637
Author(s):  
Muhammad Umair Aslam ◽  
Nasir Nadeem ◽  
Irfan Ahmed Baig ◽  
Umer Ijaz Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Fish Farms ◽  
Land Rent ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Crop Farming ◽  
Benefit Cost

Fish consumption is very less in Pakistan as compared to the world. The study was designed to conduct the economic analysis of the fish farming. Two districts were selected with the highest number of fish farms, i.e. Muzaffargarh and Khanewal. A total of 50 fish farms from both study areas were selected randomly for the study. Economic analysis was carried out from the collected data to estimate the profitability of fish farming. In order to make a comparison of profitability of fish farming with crop cultivation on per acre basis, data from 50 farmers from crop sector were also collected. The results revealed that fish farming was more profitable as compared to crop farming in the study area. Net income per acre was estimated at Rs. 252426 from fish farming as compared to net income per acre of Rs. 58612 from wheat-cotton, Rs. 72662 from cotton-rice and Rs. 53290 from sugarcane cultivation. The benefit cost ratio (BCR) of fish farming was calculated 1:1.52 and 1: 1.74 with and without land rent respectively. It illustrates that the enterprise yields 1.52 rupees and 1.74 rupees for every rupee invested. On the basis of results, it is suggested that fish farming should be promoted, especially in the areas of saline soils to enhance food security and uplifting the socioeconomic conditions of small farmers.

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

Productivity and Resource Use Efficiency of Tiger Shrimp Farming in Some Selected Areas of Bagerhat District in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rezoyana Kabir Rasha ◽  
Md. Rakibur Rahman ◽  
A. S. M. Anwarul Huq ◽  
Gazi M. A. Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Farming Efficiency

The study has been applied for measuring productivity, profitability and efficiency of shrimp (Penaeusmonodon) farming in Bangladesh. It was found that per hectare gross return (GR), net return and gross margin were Tk. 364,222, Tk. 215,931 and Tk. 260,095, respectively, and Benefit Cost Ratio was 2.46 for shrimp farming. All the explanatory variables had a positive and significant effect, except for cost of lime had a negative and insignificant effect on the GR of shrimp farming. Efficiency analysis indicated that most of the farmers inefficiently used their inputs. This study also identified some of the problems faced by the farmers associated with shrimp farming.

scholarly journals Resource Use Efficiency of Mustard Production in Chitwan District of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 604-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.C. Dhakal ◽  
P.P. Regmi ◽  
R.B. Thapa ◽  
S.K. Sah ◽  
D.B. Khatri-Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Allocative Efficiency ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Human Labor ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Positive Effect

The study was conducted to determine the profitability and resource use efficiency of mustard production in Chitwan. The study used 159 mustard growers from 300 farmers adopting different pollinator friendly practices. Descriptive and statistical tools including Cobb-Douglas production function were used to analyze data which were collected from structured interview schedule. The benefit cost ratio (1.43) indicates that mustard production was profitable with productivity of 0.81 ton per ha. The magnitude of regression coefficients of mustard implied that use of human labor, tractor, nutrient and irrigation and pesticides costs had significant positive effect on gross return with estimated increasing return to scale (1.03). According to estimated allocative efficiency indices, it is suggested to increase use of tractor labor, seed, nutrient and irrigation plus pesticides cost by about 47%, 82%, 84% and 94%, respectively. Extension of modern technologies with adjustment on resource use is to be encouraged for increase in productivity and profit from mustard production which indirectly promotes and ensure forage for pollinators.  Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 3(4): 604-608

scholarly journals Economic analysis of mint cultivation in Madhepura district of Bihar

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
Ram Suresh Sharma ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Deepak Kumar ◽  
R.K. Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Plant Oil ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Analytical Tools

The present study of mint variety-CIM-Karnti demonstrated for cultivation of Madhepura district of Bihar. Mint is an essential oil bearing plant. Oil and its derivatives are extensively used in food, pharmaceutical, perfumery and flavouring industry. During the study period, 55 farmers of mint cultivation have been demonstrated on the farmer’s field of five villages under Madhepura district of Bihar during 2018-19. The primary data were collected from the selected farmer’s field. Simple analytical tools and technique has been used for data analysis and for carried out the cost of cultivation according different cost concepts. The multiple linear production function was used to evaluate the resource use efficiency in the production of mint. It was observed that medium level adoption of mint cultivation has been found higher followed by high and low level adoption. The total cost of cultivation and gross return has been found Rs. 52,804 /- and Rs. 1, 59,268/- ha-1, respectively. The net return on cost A1, C, Rs. 1,06,464/- and Rs. 90,640/-ha-1. The benefit cost ratio has been observed 2.02 and 1.32 at cost A1 and Cost C, respectively. The independent variables like sucker and nursery raising, manures and fertilizers and distillation charges were positive indicating significant impact on the returns from mint crop in the study area. Thus, profitable returns through cultivation of mint may attract large number of farmers to cultivate this crop to enhance their income and employment in the study area with integrated farming traditional crops.

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