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Constraints to Modern Rice Production in BARInd Soil

M.A. Jabber
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur 1701

J. Abedinl
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1703

K.A. BiIlah
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur 1701

M.S. Islam
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur 1701

G. Mowla
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur 1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study examined the socio-economic & biophysical constraints to rice production in Barind soil. Using multivariate analysis (i.e Tobit estimate) the study found that, access to credit and supplementary irrigation influence MV adoption substantially. Other socio-economic factors showed positive implication but those were statistically insignificant. Specific barriers to the diffusion of modern varieties in T.Aman season are lack of short duration insect and disease resistant varieties. This research suggest that location specific, insect and disease resistant and short duration modern varieties are to be evolved for T.Aman season, so that those varieties can compete with the Indian varieties usually grown in the study areas. Similarly drought and cold tolerant modern varieties are to be developed in order to avoid yield losses from those abiotic stresses.

Keywords: Constraints, Modern rice cultivation, Barind soil

Location: Barind soil areas, Rajshahi

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Rice

Objectives:

To identify the contribution of socio-economic and bio-physical factors & constraints to adoption of modern rice in Barind soil
To derive the implications for policies to promote the adoption of MV rices in the aforesaid production environments.

Methodology:

The study was undertaken in the Rainfed Lowland Rice Research Consortium (RLRRC) research site in Rajshahi (i.e. Barind soil areas). In selecting sample farms proportionate random sampling method was followed in order to capture the farm size categories (i.e. marginal, small, medium and large farms). A total of 200 farm households were selected. Primary data were collected through interviewing the sample farmers using a pre-designed questionnaire. Both descriptive statistical and econometric analyses were used. In this respect multiple regression model was estimated using the Tobit-procedure.

Source of Information: Bangaldesh Agron. J. 1997, 7(1 & 2): 41-48, ISSN 1013-1922

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Achievement/Findings:

Important factor influencing adoption was the agricultural credit. Next constraint was the degree of access to supplementary irrigation emerged as a key determinant of MV T. Aman rice adoption. Besides, some other barriers to the diffusion of modern varieties in T.Aman season are lack of short duration insect and disease resistant varieties. In addition, extension services need to strengthened in the area.

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