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Benchmark Household Survey in Drought Study Area of Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj Districts

Dr. F I M Golam Wahed Sarker
Senior Scientific Officer
IWM Division, BRRI, Gazipur

Dr. Jatish Chandra Biswas
Principal Scientific Officer
Agronomy Division, BRRI, Gazipur

Md. Maniruzzaman
Senior Scientific Officer
IWM Division, BRRI, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The collaborative research project on "climate change impacts on ricer production in Bangladesh" funded by Norwegian government are jointly implemented by BIOFORSK-BRRI-CEGIS. A household benchmark survey was conducted to identify broader aspect of farm resources availability for different crop production, level of technology adaptation and socio-economic vulnerability due to climate change impacts. Climatic variations compared to 15 years back adversely affected rainfall and its distribution pattern, temperature, drought duration, groundwater reserve, insect pests and diseases and irrigation costs. Farmers used to cultivate local varieties and practices mostly traditional farming in 15/20 years back. Farmers are started to grow short duration HYV rice varieties to escape drought in T. Aman season. Due to terrace type land, soil is degrading because of erosion and imbalance fertilizer application. Drought in dry period and cold in winter period restricted economic utilization of limited farm resources among farms (land, labor, water etc.) for crop production in the study areas. Thus, suitable cropping pattern and water management would help efficient use of land and other resources and thereby increase farm income and livelihoods in the Barind area of Bangladesh. Women are very much involved in pre and post harvest activities during rice production season. Finally, farmers’ awareness should be build up through training, demonstration, field days for dissemination and adaptation of improved technologies for changing climatic adaptation.

Keywords: Benchmark, Problem Identification, Rajshahi Region

Location: Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj Districts

Start Date: 00-02-2013

End Date: 00-03-2013

Program Area: Risk Management in Agriculture

Non-commodity: Adoption of technology

Objectives:

To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the farmers toward crop production activities;
To characterize the site specific physical, biological, environmental and socio-economical parameters;
To understanding the existing crop production and farming system;
To understanding the existing water resources and its utilization under climate change situations;
To identify, diagnose and optimize the problems hindering the farm productivity;
To identify gender role in managing households and farming activities; and
Finally, identify existing and future opportunities for site specific resource development under climate change situations in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The household benchmark survey was conducted during February to March 2013 in 9 agricultural blocks/villages of Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj districts. A total of 100 participants’ farmers were interviewed. For recording the information a well-structured and pre-tested survey schedule/ questionnaire was used. The questionnaire had six sections: (i) general information of farmers; (ii) land and cropping patterns; (iii) crop production activities; (iv) insect and disease management; (v) irrigation and water management; (vi) cost of production; (vii) climate change; (viii) gender issues; and (ix) constraints and prospects of agriculture under changing climatic situations. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the main objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics using different statistical tools like averages, percentages and ratios were used in presenting the results of the study. The profitability of crop production was examined on the basis of gross return, gross margin and benefit cost analysis. Multiple cropping indexes were also used to compare land use efficiency.

Source of Information: Report on Benchmark Household Suvey in Drought Prone Area of Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj Districts. BRRI, Gazipur-1701. August 2013. pp.1-28.

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Funding Source:

1.	Budget: 50,000
2.	Budget: 50,000

Total Budget (Tk.) : 50,000

Achievement/Findings:

From household benchmark survey, the researchable issues are identified under the following heads: (i) crop variety selection and adaptation; (ii) cultural practice including integrated soil health, nutrient and conservation practices; (iii) water management related to water saving technology development and adaptation; (iv) environmental issues related influence of unusual temperature (drought and cold) on crop production; and (v) socio-economic and livelihoods improvement issues.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings