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Profitability Analysis of Bagda Farming in Some Selected Areas of Satkhira District

A. N. M. Wasim Feroz
Post-graduate Student
Department of Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. H. A. Rashid
Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Mahbub Hossain
Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study aimed at examining the relative profitability of shrimp production in some areas of Satkhira district. Farm level data were collected through interviewing 60 randomly selected farmers. Mainly tabular analysis was done to achieve the major objectives of the study. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to estimate the contribution of key variables to the production process of shrimp farming. Analysis of costs and returns showed that per hectare total cost of shrimp production was Tk. 1,06,791.00 and net return from shrimp production was Tk. 84,023.80. Production function analysis proved that inputs such as fry, human labour, fertilizers, manure, lime etc. had positive impact on output. The study also identified some problems and suggested some possible steps to remove these problems. If these problems could be solved bagda production would possibly be increased remarkably in the study area as well as in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Bagda farming, Profitability, Functional analysis

Location: Assasuni, Manik-Khali and Durgapur of Assasuni upazila of Satkhira district.

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Prawn

Objectives:

To determine the costs and returns of bagda farming;
To identify the factors affecting yield and economic returns; and
To suggests some policy guidelines/recommendations.

Methodology:

Data for the present study was collected from sixty randomly selected bagda farmers of three villages namely : Assasuni, Manik-Khali and Durgapur of Assasuni upazila of Satkhira district. Data were analyzed with the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of the study. In this study the following two techniques of analysis were used : by Tabular technique, Statistical technique and Profitability analysis.

Source of Information: Progress. Agric. 20(1 & 2) : 221 – 229, 2009, ISSN 1017-8139

Article Link (Online Journal): http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/PA/article/view/16874/11850

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Achievement/Findings:

Shrimp farming in coastal areas needs to be analyzed further as an extension of particular economy. Under the present conditions, it is no doubt, beneficial for a section of people, but it is a matter of great concern for the majority of people. The results however, clearly show that per hectare yield of bagda is still low compared to other shrimp producing Asian countries. There is an ample opportunity to improve per hectare yield of year round bagda shrimp. It may, however, be recommended that scientific method of cultivation should be introduced to increase the production. The farmers should be provided with training, information and necessary facilities to cope with new and changed situation. Bank loan and institutional credit should be made available on easy terms and condition to the shrimp farmers. Availability of quality shrimp fry should be ensured at proper time for bagda shrimp farming. Attention should be given to improve transportation and marketing facilities of the study area. Motivation programme should be strengthened in the study area to protect various shrimp and fish fry from destruction during bagda fry collection. Field level agronomic research is suggested to be carried out for studying the impact of salinity on the yield of various crops including vegetables and fruits. Physiological and soil related research should be conducted to study the real causes of die back diseases and bud drop of coconut and date palm trees. Law enforcing agencies should be vigilant in the study area to minimize the social tension and improve the situation of shrimp farming areas. Finally, if more areas could be brought under shrimp cultivation, the country could probably have earned a huge amount of foreign exchange by exporting shrimp.

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