scholarly journals Resource Use Efficiency in Rice Production: A Study on Gopalganj Sadar Upazila of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Md. Ashikur Rahman ◽  
Nishad Nasrin
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Relative Efficiency ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Productivity Analysis ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
Output Elasticity ◽  
Use Efficiency

Purpose: The study is conducted to determine the relative efficiency of resource use in rice 'Bora' production in Gopalganj Sadar Upazila of Bangladesh on the basis of primary data. Design/methodology/approach: Data has been collected from 80 rice farmers using systematic random sampling. This paper examines the inter-resource use efficiency of rice production and for analysis both Ordinary Least Square and Maximum likelihood Estimators is used to estimate output elasticity of resources used in production function Again, value of marginal product of different variables is used to estimate the resource use efficiency and relative efficiency of the input used. Land, labor, fertilizer, pesticide, seed and irrigation are considered as independent variables while output is treated as dependent variable. Findings: The result indicates that only pesticide is being underutilized, whereas, land, labor, fertilizer, seed and irrigation are being over utilized. It is found from analysis that there is a probability of increase in output if the farmers reduce to some extent of those resources which are now being over utilizing. Any increase in use of pesticide may positively affect the production of rice. It is also found that none of the resources is efficiently utilized but seed is relatively efficient in utilization. Practical implications: This research can be used by the researchers who are interested in productivity analysis and can be helpful for policy makers in increasing the amount of rice production without increasing amount of cultivatable land, and efficient utilization of the existing resources.

scholarly journals Resource use efficiency analysis in strawberry production in selected areas of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
M Khatun ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
S Khandoker ◽  
ND Kundu ◽  
MA Matin
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Productivity Analysis ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Farm Profit ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Best Fit

Inefficient use of existing scarce resources has adverse effect on food production and production cost hence, low income among the farmers across the nation. Strawberry farming is profitable but costly. So the study was designed to explore resource use efficiency of strawberry cultivation in Rajshahi and Joypurhat district of Bangladesh. Primary data were collected from 100 strawberry growing farmers. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Cobb-Douglass production function and marginal productivity analysis. The results showed that 41% farmers were 18 to 30 years old. Highest 26% farmers had primary level of education, 61% farmers had small farm, and 69% farmers had 1 to 3 years’ experience of strawberry cultivation. The double log function showed the best fit with adjusted R2 of 61%. Production inputs such as sapling and fertilizer had positive and labour and chemicals had negative and significant effect on outputs. Sapling, land and water were underutilized and labour, cowdung, fertilizer and chemicals were over used. About 37% farmers reported that strawberry plants were attacked by many more diseases. Approximately, 48% farmers reported that transportation facilities of the study areas were poor. Efficiency ratio of the inputs indicates, farmers of the study area were not efficient in using inputs and it is needed to adjust resource use in order to improve farm profit at this level of technology used. The study also recommends that the farmers need training to be efficient. SAARC J. Agri., 17(1): 189-200 (2019)

Role of Finance in Resource use Efficiency and Constraints in Banana Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 437-441
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Regular Source ◽  
Block Level ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Secondary Information

The study was conducted using purposive cum random sampling technique and two hundred respondents comprised of 100 each borrowers and non-borrowers were selected from two block of district including marginal, small and medium categories of farm size. Primary data were collected through personal interview technique and required secondary information was taken from the record available at district and block level. Simple tabular and functional analysis and Garrett ranking were done to draw inferences. As per the result obtained from the study, no much difference was seen between the resource use efficiency of borrower and non-borrower farms and constraints faced by borrower. Since banana is a cash crop and it needs initial costs for its establishment, and after harvesting the crop regular source of income was generated by selling of suckers (seed) plant and its fruits. It’s by-product, leaves, etc. also used for various purposes. Minute inspection of the analysis showed that finance played important role for initiating the cultivation of banana crops showed the resource use efficiency that there is no considerable difference found on sample farms of borrower and non-borrower categories. Constraints faced by majority of the farmers were mainly delay in disbursement of loan and lack of the repayment period insufficient and improper management for withdraws on KCC.

A Study on resource use efficiency of banana production in Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 253-256
Author(s):  
K. Uma ◽  
Sarath S. ◽  
P. Naveen Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Banana Production ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Human Labour ◽  
Use Efficiency

Banana is the most important fruit crop in India which requires the various cultivation practices. For carrying out those cultivation practices various energies are required to meet sustainable production. The main aim of this study was to find out the resource use efficiency estimation for banana production in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. Primary data was collected from 100 sample farmers using well structured interview schedule. The empirical results shows that except human labour, nitrogen, phosphorus and diesel remaining all other variables included in the model were positive and human labour, machine labour, nitrogen, potassium, FYM, plant protection chemicals, irrigation water, sucker and electricity were significant among other variables. Subsequently, increase in 1% use of inputs such as machine labour, potassium, electricity, sucker and plant protection chemicals would increase the yield of banana 0.15 per cent, 0.20 per cent, 0.02 per cent, 0.01 per cent and 0.01 per cent respectively and 79 per cent of the variations in banana yield were influenced by the explanatory variables. Likewise price fluctuation plays a major constraint among the banana farmers. This study suggested the banana farmers to use more amount of potassium and to reduce the usage of human labour and as well as nitrogen fertilizer for sustainable use of resources.

scholarly journals A roadmap towards sustainable intensification for a larger global rice bowl

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shen Yuan ◽  
Bruce Linquist ◽  
Lloyd Wilson ◽  
Kenneth Cassman ◽  
Alexander Stuart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
High Resource ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Negative Environmental Impact ◽  
High Yields

Abstract Future rice systems will need to produce more grain while minimizing the environmental impact. A key question is how to orient agricultural research & development (R&D) programs at national to global scales to maximize the return on investment. Here we assess yield gap and resource-use efficiency (including water, pesticides, nitrogen, labor, and energy) across 32 rice cropping systems, together accounting for 88% of global rice production. We show that achieving high yields and high resource-use efficiencies are not conflicting goals. Most cropping systems have room for increasing yield, resource-use efficiency, or both. In aggregate, current total rice production of these systems can be increased by 36%, and excess nitrogen almost eliminated, by focusing on a relatively small number of cropping systems with large yield gaps and/or poor resource-use efficiencies. This study provides essential strategic insight for prioritizing national and global agricultural R&D investments to ensure adequate rice supply while minimizing negative environmental impact in coming decades.

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

Analysis of Resource-use Efficiency in Monsoon and Spring Rice Production in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 314-321
Author(s):  
Rajani Osti ◽  
Muhammad Rizwan ◽  
Abede Kidane Assefa ◽  
Deyi Zhou ◽  
Dinesh Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency

Analysis on Resource Use Efficiency of Smallholder's Rice Production Farmers in Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: Probit Model Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sanusi Saheed Olakunle ◽  
Alabi Olugbenga Omotayo ◽  
Ebukiba Elizabeth Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Use Efficiency

This study examined the resource-use efficiency of smallholder rice production farmers in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The problem of resource use among small-scale rice production farmers is preponderance in the country. Hence, the study investigated the drivers of the problem in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Specifically, the study was designed to determine the factors influencing the resource-use efficiency of the respondents. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a total sample size of one hundred and seventy-five (175) rice farmers in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Seven estimators such as age, household size, farming experience, educational level, extension services, access to credit, and off-farm income in the Probit model were found statistically significant. Results show that the probability of resource use efficiency of inputs used by the farmers increases with age, farm size, household size, educational level, extension services, experiences in farming, access to credits, but decreases where they have off-farm income. Mc Fadden Pseudo-R2 gives 0.6772, and the Probit model explains a significant proportion of the variations in smallholder farmers' resource use. The study concluded that the socio-economic variables in the model play an important role in influencing resource use efficiency. The study recommends that government agencies and donors should provide simplified, accessible and obtainable credits and grants to existing and prospective rice farmers in order to sustain the current giant stride in rice production in the country.

Evaluation of resource-use efficiency among rice farmers in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Y. Muhammed ◽  
M.A. Ojo ◽  
A. Abdullahi ◽  
O.J. Ajayi ◽  
S. Jibrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Efficiency Ratio ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Use Efficiency

This study evaluated resources–use efficiency among rice farmers in Katcha Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to; describe socio-economic characteristics of the rice farmers, determine the production inputs influencing rice output, resource–use efficiency in rice production and identify constraints associated with rice production. Two-stage sampling procedure was used for selection of 88 rice farmers on which questionnaire was administered. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression model and resource – use efficiency ratio. Results of the analysis revealed that 76.2% of the respondents were males, while 93.2% were married. The mean age, farming experience and household size of the respondents was 46 years, 23 years and 11 people, respectively. The multiple regression analysis result showed that double-log with R2 value of 0.9571 was chosen as lead equation and farmland (4.83, p<0.01), labour (2.34, p<0.05), seeds (4.04, p<0.01) and fertilizer (3.46, p<0.01) had positive coefficients and statistically significant. The efficiency ratio of resources-use in rice production showed that farm size (15.71) was under-utilized, while labour (0.001), seeds (0.554) and fertilizer (0.056) were over-utilized. Major constraints of rice production identified were inadequate training on resources usage (94.3%), followed by problem of pest and diseases (84.1%) and problem of storage facilities (81.8%). These problems ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively. In conclusion, the production inputs were not efficiently utilized by the rice farmers. It was therefore recommended that, extension agents should educate farmers about relevant farm management skills in order to optimally utilize resources in rice production. Keywords: Resource-use efficiency, Rice farmers, Inputs, Production

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