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Impacts of Farmers’ Participation in Upscaling Technologies on Mungbean (vigna Radiata L.) Production in the South-western Region of Bangladesh

M. A. Islam

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

M. R. Islam
Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

M. E. Haque
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

F. Yeasmin
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

M. A. Hossain
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study evaluated the farmers’ participatory methods of upscaling technologies for increasing mungbean production in the south-western region of Bangladesh. It was a descriptive survey study and data were collected by interviewing 120 sample farmers in DFID-Mungbean Project areas in Bangladesh. The participatory methods trailed in the project were farmers seed exchange program, demonstrations trials, agricultural training and workshops on mungbean production. However, farmers to farmers seed exchange program was identified as the most effective method. During the project phase, the farmers selected and adopted their preferred mungbean varieties, developed and practiced appropriate land preparation techniques along with improved post-harvest operations. Farmers’ participation in technology generation and upscaling resulted in increasing area and production of the mungbean many fold during 2004 to 2008. The average yield of mungbean was 1370 kg/ha and almost all framers obtained yields more than that of the national average of 705 kg/ha. Agricultural training, farm size and extension contact accounted for 83% of the total variation in upscaling technology and 90% of the variation in yield of mungbean. The extent of upscaling technology in terms of increase in area and yield of mungbean were associated with various participatory methods practiced by the farmers in the study area.

Keywords: Farmers’ participation, Upscaling technology, Mungbean production

Location: Eight villages under DFID-mungbean project area of Jessore and Jhenaidah districts

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End Date:

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Mungbean

Objectives:

To evaluated the farmers’ participatory methods of upscaling technologies for increasing mungbean production in the south-western region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was a descriptive survey research and was designed to describe the farmers using participatory methods, and technology adoption and upscaling of mungbean cultivation. Eight villages under DFID-mungbean project area of Jessore and Jhenaidah districts were the locale of the study. Farmers who received training and production supports from DFID-mungbean project constituted the population of the study. The respondents were selected by two stages proportionate random sampling technique. Fifteen farmers were selected from each village by using disproportionate stratified random sampling to make the 120 sample farmers and to have homogenous representation. In order to collect relevant information from the respondents, an interview schedule was prepared, pre-tested and used. The interview schedule contained both open and closed questions. Data were collected by interviewing the sample farmers in June 2008 by the researchers. Upscaling of mungbean production was considered as the dependent variable in this study. To measure the upscaling, a measuring scale containing seven items for farmers’ participation in upscaling technologies of mungbean production was used. Each respondent was asked to answer all the items by giving a particular number depending on his answer. The area and yield of mungbean as well as seeds of mungbean saved and distributed to other farmers were recorded through interview schedule. For describing the various independent and dependent variables, the respondents were classified into several categories in respect of each variable. One item scale was used to measure the use of participatory methods by the farmers for mungbean cultivation. Each of the methods was assigned a score (number/year) by the respondents. To determine the use of participatory methods, the total score obtained by a respondent was calculated by summing up the scores against each of the methods and then divided by total number of respondents to obtain mean using of participatory methods. We selected eight socio-demographic characteristics of the farmers as independent variables of the study. The selected independent variables included: age, education, wealth status, family size, farm size, agricultural training received, extension contact, and problem confrontation were measured either by putting numerical scores or through scales. For describing the various independent and dependent variables, the respondents were classified into several categories in respect of each variable. In determining technology adoption, the total score obtained by a respondent was calculated by summing up the scores against each of the technologies. The technology adoption by the farmers for mungbean cultivation during preproject and post-project period was measured by total weighted score for each technology. The statistical measures such as frequency counts, percentages, range, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe the data. For exploring the relationship among participatory methods of the farmers and their technology adoption in increasing area and yield of mungbean, coefficient of correlation (r) was used for rejecting or accepting null hypothesis. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the contribution of independent variables on the dependent variable.

Source of Information: The Agriculturists 12(2): 39-47 (2014) ISSN 2304-7321 (Online), ISSN 1729-5211 (Print), A Scientific Journal of Krishi Foundation

Article Link (Online Journal): http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/AGRIC/article/view/21730/14936

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Achievement/Findings:

Majority of the respondents adopted various participatory methods in cultivating mungbean. The upscaling of various technologies like improved variety, appropriate land preparation and improved post-harvest operations had 89% yield advantage over national average in the study area. The savings of seeds for farmers' own use, and asking for seeds from the growers by the non-growers were strongly evident. Farm size, extension contact, agricultural training had positive significant relationship with the upscaling of technologies and yield of mungbean. Adoption of various participatory methods had the biggest impact on increasing yield and expansion of mungbean cultivation in the study area.

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