scholarly journals Profitability analysis and gender division of labour in duck rearing: a case of Kishoreganj district in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-489
Author(s):  
H Afrin ◽  
R Begum ◽  
MJU Ahmed ◽  
MA Rahman ◽  
S Haque
Keyword(s):  
Division Of Labor ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Household Decision ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Gender Division Of Labor ◽  
Profitability Analysis

Like all other poultry species, rearing duck in Bangladesh has every potential to give maximum return with minimum investments. Keeping the view in mind, this study was endeavored to concentrate valuable information on profitability performance as well as gender division of labor in duck farming. The study was conducted in purposively selected five villages of Karimganj upazila under Kishoreganj district. A structured interview schedule was pre-tested, improvised and finally used to collect data from the selected 50 duck raising farms. The study found that total cost for 1000 ducks were estimated at Tk. 74455.57 per batch. Average gross return, average gross margin and average net returns for 1000 ducks was estimated at Tk. 151780, Tk. 83296.5 and Tk. 77324.47 per batch, respectively. Benefit cost ratio was estimated to be 2.03 for duck rearing. There existed gender division of labor in duck rearing, as, in duck rearing, women paid more attention in caring tasks such taking ducks out of the shade, feeding, cleaning shelter, breaking of snails, etc. The average female contribution was 51% of total duck rearing activities, but their participation in household decision making process was not satisfactory. In rearing duck, farmers had faced a few challenges like incidence of disease, lack of access to credit, low training facilities, high feed costs, lack of veterinary services and medicine, lower selling price and less market facilities. To overcome these difficulties of duck rearing and make the business more profitable, the recommendations actions can be undertaken by the respective authorities as early as possible.Progressive Agriculture 27 (4): 482-489, 2016

scholarly journals CULTURAL PRACTICE AND PROFITABILITY OF RICE-CUM-FISH CULTURE IN A SELECTED AREA OF BANGLADESH

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ataur rahman ◽  
Most. Mahmuda akter ◽  
Mohammad Shahidul islam
Keyword(s):  
Paddy Field ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Fish Culture ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Socioeconomic Analysis ◽  
Good Quality Seed

The rice-cum-fish culture is an integrated farming system in which, rice is the main enterprise and fish production is taken as additional means to secure extra income. The present study was designed to identify the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, cultural practices, profitability and problems and constraints faced by the rice-cum-fish farmers. Sherpur district was selected for the study on the basis of extensive cultivation of rice-cum-fish culture. The simple random sampling technique was used for primary data collection from 40 rice-cum-fish farmers through semi-structured interview schedule. Both tabular and functional analyses were used to analyze the collected data. Socioeconomic analysis showed that 37.5% of the respondents were aged between 41-50 years, 12.5% of the respondents were illiterate, 55.7% respondent’s primary occupation was agriculture and 50% of the household annual income was between Tk. 150000-250000. The study also showed that about 42.5% of farmers have their own plot, 62.5% of farmers cultured fish in the paddy field commercially, 55% farmers were engaged with monoculture, 47.5% of the respondents collected their fingerling from private hatcheries, monosex tilapia was mainly cultured in the paddy field and 70% respondents used ready feed for feeding. The profitability analysis showed that per hectare gross return, net return, and gross margin was found to be Tk. 355180, Tk. 230879, Tk. 246179, respectively. Undiscounted benefit- cost ratio was found to be 2.86. The study also identified some of the problems and constraints associated with rice-cum-fish culture. About 97.5% and 95% of the respondents replied that lack of good quality seed and fingerling and lack of extension services were their main problems, respectively. Rice-cum-fish farming is the new option for rural people to improve their livelihood. Government and other concern organizations should take necessary steps to improve the rice-cum-fish cul

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and non-adopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-247
Author(s):  
S. S Ashley-Dejo ◽  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
O. A. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Production Technologies

This study assessed the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis profitability ratios and inferential statistics. The study revealed that a Significant level of profit obtained from the study is evidence that adopters had more profit than non-adopters. comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and nonadopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule administered to 222 active fish farmers using purposive and simple random sampling procedure. dopters of improved fish production technologies earned mean revenue of N4,873,521.29 with gross margin of N2,376,616.36 while non-adopters earned N3,347,719.08 with gross margin of N1,432,805.00. The results showed Benefit Cost Ratio (1.69 and 1.49), Rate of Return on Investment (0.69 and 0.49), Gross Revenue ratio (0.59 and 0.67), Expenses Structure Ratio (0.15 and 0.17) and Net Profit Margin (0.41 and 0.33) for both the adopters and non-adopters. There was a significant association between adoption of improved technologies and sex, educational level, occupation and marital status. Also, there was a significant relationship between adoption of improved technology and age, years of experience and house hold size. There was a significant difference between the profit level of adopters and non-adopters of improved technologies.

scholarly journals Comparative Advantages of Conservation Agriculture Practice in Coastal Areas of Chattogram Division: A Productivity and Profitability Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Kausar Ahmed Majumder ◽  
Jasim Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Kanij Fatema
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Comparative Advantages

The study was conducted to assess comparative advantages of the productivity and profitability for conservation agriculture practice in Chattogram. A total of 120 farmers (60 farmers adopting conservation agriculture (CA) and 60 farmers non-adopting CA) from two districts (Feni and Noakhali) of Chattogram division were selected. Descriptive statistics like sum, averages, percentages, and ratios were calculated to evaluate the nature and extent of use of advanced machinery and fertilizer data. Farmers were categorized on the basis of farm size (small, medium and large) and selected by multistage stratified sampling. Crop productivity was measured using the Enyedi’s crop productivity index. The profitability of crop production was measured in terms of gross return, gross margin, net margin and benefit-cost ratio (BCR). The crop productivity of rice, mustard and soybean were increased by 0.18, 26, and 0.19 percent, respectively in respect to non-practicing conservation agriculture.  BCR increased by 42.43%, 40.78% and 36.61% for rice, mustard and soybean cultivation respectively with respect to the entire region for adopting conservation agriculture practice. Ultimately, the farmers who adopted conservation agriculture were gaining more profit than the farmer whose were not adopting the conservation agriculture practice. As Bangladesh is a labour intensive country and the availability of capital is short. The expense of purchasing the machines cannot be afforded by the farmers. In Feni and Noakhali are located in the coastal region. Climatic problem is another problem of the people of this area. The uses of advanced machineries are still limited. The quality of soil is decreasing day by day because of excessive use of synthetic fertilizers.

scholarly journals PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF BENISEED (SESAME) PRODUCTION IN LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-53
Author(s):  
Bello D ◽  
Agwale AO ◽  
Zaknayiba DB ◽  
Moren S ◽  
Ndor E
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Government Data ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
Margin Analysis

The research was designed to examine the profitability analysis of beniseed (Sesame) production in Lafia Local Government. Data collected was analysed using simple descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency count, percentage and gross margin analysis to satisfy all the objectives. From the data collected, it was deduced that majority of the respondents 94.2% that engaged in sesame production are male. Also, most of the respondents 37.5% are married men and women who participated in the production of beniseed in order to carter for their family needs. Most of the respondents have one form of education or the other but majorities of them 33.8% have primary education predominantly, people who engaged in the production of beniseed in the study area are the small-scale farmers. Most of the respondents have an average number of family 3 – 4 per household. Most of the respondents spend only few number of years 3 – 5 years in beniseed production, 66.67% of the respondents being small-scale farmers make use of their family as a source of labour. In terms of extension awareness, 70.8% of the respondents are aware of extension services while only few number 29.2% are not. In terms of access to credit facilities majority of the respondents 65.0% have no access to credit while only scanty number 35.0% have access to credit facilities majority of the respondents 46.7% have problem of inadequate fund as a source of capital.

scholarly journals Profitability analysis of papaya cultivation in some selected areas of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-126
Author(s):  
MI Kaysar ◽  
MS Hoq ◽  
MW Islam ◽  
MS Islam ◽  
MT Islam
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Adverse Weather Condition ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Human Labour

The study was conducted to depict the overall economics of papaya cultivation in four districts namely Tangail, Jashore, Bandarban and Rajshahi. The objectives of the study were to examine the cost structure, resource use productivities, profitability and the problems of papaya production. A total of 152 farmers taking 38 from each district were selected randomly. Data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule during January-March, 2017. The per hectare use of human labour, plant protection, manures and fertilizer were found to be maximum at Jashore whereas, the per hectare use of saplings was found to be maximum at Tangail district. The per hectare cost of cultivation of papaya was high at Jossere (365405) followed by Tangail (Tk.334261), Rajshahi (Tk.319754), and Bandarban (Tk. 272664). The average per hectare yield were maximum at Jossere (62MT) followed by Rajshahi (55MT), Tangail (54MT) and Bandarban (52MT). Per hectare gross margin was the highest at Tangail (Tk. 802797) followed by Bandarban (Tk. 658441), Jashore (Tk. 536346) and Rajshahi (Tk.471298). Per hectare net return was highest at Tangail (Tk.633738) followed by Bandarban (Tk.507335), Jossere (Tk.346594) and Rajshahi (Tk.302747). The overall benefit cost ratio was 2.39 which indicates papaya cultivation was profitable in Bangladesh. The yield of papaya would increase by 0.0407, 0.125, 00.0627, 0.0863 and 0.3785 % if papaya farmers apply 1% additional human labour, seedlings/saplings, fertilizer, improved variety, and dummy for loamy soil. Attacks on viral disease, adverse weather condition, non-availability of reliable seed, lack of irrigation facilities, lack of technical knowledge and problems in marketing of papaya were the major constraints of papaya cultivation in the study areas. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 115-126, March 2019

scholarly journals Profitability and Risk Analysis of Catfish Farming Breeding Business in Sleman District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasa Nurrohim KP ◽  
◽  
Hani Subagio ◽  
Shinta Heru Satoto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Income Risk ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Internal And External Factors

This study aims to analyze the profitability and risk of the catfish breeding business in the catfish farmer group in Sleman district, Sleman district, Yogyakarta. Respondents were selected using the census method because the number of population members was less than 30 people. The results of the profitability analysis using the Expense Structure Ratio (ESR), show that the ESR is 0.041, which means that the fixed costs used in production are 4.1% of the total cost. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.304 which shows that every 1 Rupiah in catfish farming investment will generate a profit of 30.4%. The results of the Gross Margin Ratio of 0.265 indicate that the breeding cultivation business provides a gross margin of 26.5% of the remaining income after paying direct costs related to production. From the results of the risk analysis, it was found that the income risk opportunities faced were 14.4% in each harvest season, the magnitude of the risk opportunities due to the increase in feed prices was 5.55%, and the risk of loss due to production fluctuations was 0.28. This study recommends that catfish farming farmers need to ensure the expenditure of production costs and strive to overcome risks both from internal and external factors.

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis of Pigean Pea (Cajanus cajan) Production in Riyom LGA of Plateau State

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 73-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Emefiene ◽  
V.I. Joshua ◽  
C. Nwadike ◽  
A.Y. Yaroson ◽  
N.D.E. Zwalnan
Keyword(s):  
Pigeon Pea ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Pest Infestation ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Margin Analysis

The study focused on the profitability of pigeon pea production in Riyom LGA of Plateau State. Data for the study were obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaires were administered to 80 targeted farmers to get information on their socio-economic characteristics, years of experience in pigeon pea production and the reason for growing pigeon pea. The analytical tool used includes descriptive statistics to analyze the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers and farm budgeting technique (gross margin analysis) for assessing the profitability of pigeon pea production. The study also identified the constraints encountered by farmers such as high cost of labour, inadequate processing / storage facilities, problems of access to credit/loans and weed/pest infestation. The results shows that pigeon pea production is profitable with a total variable cost (TVC) at N22620.68 per ha, while gross revenue (GR) was N50185.25 per ha, the profit margin (GM) at N32564.59 and the net return per Naira invested was N0.69. It was recommended that farm inputs and improved seed varieties should be made available to farmers at affordable rates so as to enable them operate at a commercial and profitable level of pigeon pea production. These farmers should be encouraged to form a cooperative society so as to alleviate the problem of credit/ loan acquisition and procurement of genuine products as well as avoid exploitation

scholarly journals Profitability and Risk Analysis of Catfish Farming Breeding Business in Sleman District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasa Nurrohim ◽  
Hani Subagio ◽  
Shinta Heru Satoto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Income Risk ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Internal And External Factors

This study aims to analyze the profitability and risk of the catfish breeding business in the catfish farmer group in Sleman district, Sleman district, Yogyakarta. Respondents were selected using the census method because the number of population members was less than 30 people. The results of the profitability analysis using the Expense Structure Ratio (ESR), show that the ESR is 0.041, which means that the fixed costs used in production are 4.1% of the total cost. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.304 which shows that every 1 Rupiah in catfish farming investment will generate a profit of 30.4%. The results of the Gross Margin Ratio of 0.265 indicate that the breeding cultivation business provides a gross margin of 26.5% of the remaining income after paying direct costs related to production. From the results of the risk analysis, it was found that the income risk opportunities faced were 14.4% in each harvest season, the magnitude of the risk opportunities due to the increase in feed prices was 5.55%, and the risk of loss due to production fluctuations was 0.28. This study recommends that catfish farming farmers need to ensure the expenditure of production costs and strive to overcome risks both from internal and external factors.

scholarly journals PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS AND DETERMINANTS OF GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogea) PRODUCTION IN DAMBATTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
C. G. Onuwa ◽  
S. S. Mailumo ◽  
S. Y. Muhammed
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Arachis Hypogea ◽  
Profitability Analysis

This study analyzed the profitability and determinants of groundnut production in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano state. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in collecting data from eighty (80) respondents in the study area. The data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting model and regression analysis. The results revealed that the gross margin and net farm income of the farmers were N71400/ha and N59400/ha respectively. Also, the fixed and operating ratios were estimated at 0.1 and 0.41 respectively, while the benefit- cost ratio was N1.98. The coefficient of multiple determination (R2) was 0.739, implying that about 74% of the variation in the output of groundnut was accounted for by the explanatory variable inputs in the regression model. The regression coefficients of Farm size(X1) and Credit(X6) were positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.01), labour (X2) and Agrochemical(X5) were also positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.1), while Fertilizer(X4) was also positive and statistically significant at (p<0.05). The major constraints associated with groundnut production in the study area include; inadequate capital (86%), high cost of production inputs (83%) and lack of access to agricultural credit (78%). The study recommended that if these constraints are adequately tackled the productivity and profitability of the groundnut farmers will significantly improve. Onuwa, C. G. | Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria

Profitability and choice of marketing outlets: evidence from Ghana's tomato production

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faizal Adams ◽  
Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa ◽  
Edwin Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Binary Logit ◽  
Marketing Information

PurposeThe study analyzed the profitability of tomato farmers and determinants of farmers' choice of marketing outlets (wholesaler or retailer) in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachA two-stage sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 tomato farmers in Ghana. Analytical tools which include descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis (GM), profitability ratios and binary logit model were employed.FindingsProfitability analysis indicates that farmers who supply to wholesalers have gross margin of Gh¢7.86 (US$1.67) per 25 kg crate, while farmers who supply to retailers recorded a major loss of Gh¢5.36 (US$1.14) per 25 kg crate. The result suggests that farmers selling to wholesalers are better off than farmers supplying to retailers. The binary logit regression analysis reveals a positive relationship between farmers' choice of marketing outlet (wholesaling) and age of respondents, quantity of tomato sold and cost of labor for production. A negative relationship also existed between farmers' choice of marketing outlet and weighted average selling price and household size.Research limitations/implicationsThe results call for policy efforts to provide an enabling environment for more extension education and establishment of farmer associations to make marketing information for price development among farmers available.Originality/valueThe choice of marketing outlet greatly influences profitability of tomato production. This study examines the performance of the various tomato marketing outlets in Ghana.

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