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Impacts of Flood on Crop Production in Haor Areas of Two Upazillas in Kishoregonj

M. N. H. Khan
Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Y. Mia
Department of Environmental Science and Resource ManagementMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail

M. R. Hossain
Department of Environmental Science and Resource ManagementMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Haor is basin like structure where water remains either stagnant or in flash flooding condition during the months of June to November. In Bangladesh, haor areas are covered by Boro rice and produce a large amount. Severe flood damage this boro crop, so that the study was conducted to know the land use pattern and impact of flood on boro rice production. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Primary data were collected as survey sampling method (questionnaire, FGD, PRA etc.) from Itna and Mithamoin Upazilla where total respondents were 119. Secondary data were collected from Upazilla Administrations and Department of Agricultural Extension. Mainly descriptive statistics were employed to analyzing the data using MS Excel and SPSS. Most of the respondents were farmer. Major portion of their cultivable land are low land. Rabi is the only cropping season and during Kharif – 1, and Kharif – 2 lands became fallow due to inundate on flood water. In rabi season boro is the main crop and damaged by flash flood due to unavailability of controlling measures. Flood control measures would be taken to prevent huge loss of boro rice.

Keywords: Crop production, Flood, Haor area

Location: Itna and Mithamoin Upazilla in Kishoregonj District

Start Date: 00-01-2010

End Date: 00-12-2010

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Non-commodity: Adoption of technology

Objectives:

1. To know the overall land utilization pattern and 2. To understand the potential impacts of flood on agriculture especially on boro crop production.

Methodology:

Study area - The study was conducted on Itna and Mithamoin Upazilla in Kishoregonj District. Itna Upazila is located 24023/ north to 24038/ north latitude and 90046/ east to 91014/ east longitude with an area of 401.94 sq km. Mithamoin Upazila is located 24013/ north to 24031/ north latitude and 90056/ east to 91016/ east longitude with an area of 222.92 sq km. Source of data - Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Primary data were collected through survey sampling method (questionnaire, FGD and PRA) from Itna and Mithamoin Upazilla. Secondary data were collected from different organization viz. Upazilla Agriculture office, Agriculture Extension office, office of the Deputy Commissioner etc. Sample size - Primary data were collected from 119 respondents (57 from Itna and 62 from Mithamon Upazilla) of different occupation. These samples were selected randomly for the study. Data collection method - Primary data from respondents’ were collected using questionnaire interview, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tool such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and cross-check interviews with key informants. A set of interview schedule was designed for the study. The questionnaire was designed both close and open form of questions. The interview schedule was developed in logical sequence, so those local people and farmer could answer systematically. The questionnaire interviews were conducted in October 2010 at the haor side to the randomly selected unions of Itna and Mithamon Upazilla. Each question was explained clearly and asked systematically as for their sound understanding. PRA tool such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted with local people including farmer, fisherman and day. A total of two (02) FGD sessions was conducted, where each group size of FGD was 8 and 12 participant. After collecting data through questionnaire interviews and FGD, cross-check interview were conducted with key information towards the key informants at their office and/or houses. Data processing and analysis - Mainly descriptive statistics were employed in analyzing the data. The collected data were verified to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. Any kind of inconsistencies in the collected data were searched and avoided from the relevant data. Data were processed and entered into computer using MS Excel (Microsoft Excel) and SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) programming and analyzed as per objectives by tabular and graphical method. The local units of data were converted into international units before analysis.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(1): 193 – 198, 2012; ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

The following measures would be suitable to mitigate flood’s impacts on crop damage: 1. Sustainable flood control measures like embankment, levee, river dredging etc. should be taken as early as possible. 2. Ensure the availability of seeds, fertilizer, diesel and electricity at the beginning of the rabi season.

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