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Socio-economic Assessment of Wheat Variety Shatabdi in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

M. ELAHI BAKSH
Principal, Scientific Officer (Ag. Econ.)
Wheat Research Centre, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

MD. JAHANGIR KABIR
Scientific Officer (Ag. Econ.)
Wheat Research Centre, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

MRS. KALPONA KISPATTA
Training Coordinator
Dipshikha, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The survey was conducted in two villages under Dinajpur and Thakurgaon Districts during March 2004 to assess the socioeconomic aspects of Shatabdi wheat variety adoption at farm level. Stratified random sampling technique was followed for farmer selection. All categories of farmers expected wheat varieties having high yielding potentialities with less disease and pest infestation, more heat tolerant, and bold grain with golden colour. New wheat variety Shatabdi is able to meet the maximum expected characters. Old variety Kanchan was more disease susceptible and new one was free from disease. A significant yield difference was found between new and old verities (Shatabdi yielded 3l% to 43% higher compared to Kanchan over the locations and farmers group). Gross margin (return over variable cost) of Shatabdi also higher compared to Kanchan. By cultivating new variety, farmers earned additional gross margin of Tk. 6446 to Tk. 8353 per hectare in Jagdal and Tk. 6097 to Tk. 9314 per hectare in Daulatpur over Kanchan. Cent percent farmers over the locations said that their income was increased by cultivating Shatabdi compared to old variety Kanchan. The non-adopter farmers wanted new variety seeds. All groups of farmers wanted training/video show for up-dating their technical know how.

Keywords: New vs old varieties, Profitability level, Farmers' adoption

Location: Dinajpur and Thakurgaon Districts

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Profitability

Objectives:

1. To assess the wheat growers’ expectation about new wheat varieties.

2. To know the socioeconomic profile of new and old wheat varieties.

3. To document the agronomic management practices of wheat at farm level.

4. To estimate the profitability of new and old wheat varieties.

5. To suggest guidelines for improving adoption of new wheat in future.

Methodology:

The survey was conducted in two villages, namely Jagdal and Daulatpur under Dinajpur and Thakurgaon Districts, respectively, during March 2004. WRC has project activities in these two villages. New wheat variety Shatabdi was selected for socio-economic assessment. For better understanding, data were collected from the adopters and non-adopters of Shatabdi variety. Stratified random sampling technique was followed for farmer selection. In order to fulfill the objectives, 56 wheat growers were selected randomly from the two villages of which 25 farmers were selected from Jagdal and 31 farmers from Daulatpur . The selected farmers were grouped in marginal, subsistence and food surplus groups3 for better presentation of the results. The grouping was mainly done on land holding and food sufficiency situation.. Data were collected from the sample farmers through interview method during March 2004. Shatabdi was considered as newly adopted wheat variety and Kanchan as old. Tabular technique of analysis was used for descriptive presentation of findings. Tables were prepared in accordance with the objectives of the study. The findings of the study were presented in simple fashion, such as average, percentage, and ratios.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 215-226, June 2009, ISSN 0258-7122

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Achievement/Findings:

New wheat variety Shatabdi satisfied farmers’ maximum expectation like high yield potentialities, less susceptible to diseases, bold and bright grain. Farmers adopted Shatabdi and found 31 to 78 percent higher yields over Kanchan over the locations; and also earned higher gross return and margin compared to Kanchan. Contribution of Shatabdi helped farmers in improving their livelihood by increasing income. The following follow-up programme may help farmers more in increasing wheat production and yield. 1) Shatabdi seeds need to be available. At present, BADC can supply about 20% of the seeds requirements. It is quite impossible for one organization to replace Kanchan quickly. The production and storage of Shatabdi seeds at farm level need to be emphasized in both the villages for seed availability. 2) Training/Orientation programme may be arranged for updating farmers’ knowledge about new varieties and modern wheat cultivation technique. 3) Booklets, leaflets, production manuals, etc. should be printed and need to be distributed among the farmers. 4) Seasonal/crop production loan can help marginal and resource poor farmers in wheat cultivation.

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