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Impact of Drought on Food Crop Production in a Selected Area of Bangladesh

M.A.L. Sarker
Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

M.S.I. Selim
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

M.I. Zuberi
Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study shows rainless period, shortage of ground water, water crisis in irrigation, crop loss due to drought, household needs and its impact on environment. Data used in this paper were collected during the summer of 2008-2009 from six drought affected villages located in the northern part of Bangladesh. Household survey and field visit data indicated a harmful impact and economic loss in a selected area of Bangladesh. Results revealed that rich, medium, poor and very poor households were affected by the drought.

Keywords: Drought, Food crop, Water crisis, Economic loss

Location: The northern part of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2008

End Date: 00-00-2009

Program Area: Food Safety and Security

Non-commodity: Adoption of technology

Objectives:

1. The main objective of this study was to examine the means of a drought affected area of Bangladesh cope with this hazard.

Methodology:

The study area including the two different types: the marshy (Lowland) and the high land (Upland) have been further divided into several sub-areas or villages as they were maintained there along with homestead, crop fields, ponds, roads etc. associated with each village. Several procedure likes- household survey, field visit, mapping, photograph, group discussion, PRA, RRA etc. used for data collection. The rural appraisal survey were made, the results of survey were checked by triangulation of other data from other sources e.g., secondary data, memory recall data and national/ regional data. The impacts of resource use and exogenous factors can only be assessed through a holistic approach. This will enable one to determine the interrelations among ecological, economic and socio-cultural factors affecting sustainable development.

Source of Information: J. Agrofor. Environ. 6 (1): 13-16, 2012; ISSN 1995-6983

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Achievement/Findings:

The present research is primarily an investigation into the resource base and impacts of the drought in the Danga (Upland) and Beel (Lowland) ecosystem, which already have contributed to the economic development. In order to alleviate worse effects of drought, the government should be prepared for the hazard before it occurs. Projects to be implemented during drought periods should be developed in advance of drought. It is intended the study will provide insight in the planning for sustainable development of the village ecosystem in future.

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