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Socioeconomic Impact and Livelihood Analysis of Dairy Cum Fodder Farming in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Md. Saiful Islam
Scientific Officer
Socioeconomic Research Division Bangladesh Livestock FResearch Institute, Savae, Dhaka-1341

Most. Mahfuja Khatun
Scientific Officer
Socioeconomic Research Division Bangladesh Livestock FResearch Institute, Savae, Dhaka-1341

Dr. Nathu Ram Sarker
Principal Scientific Officer and Prject Director
Poultry Production Research Division Bangladesh Livestock FResearch Institute, Savae, Dhaka-1341

Jerina Begum
Senior Scientific Officer
Socioeconomic Research Division Bangladesh Livestock FResearch Institute, Savae, Dhaka-1341

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study determined the socioeconomic profile of the dairy cum fodder farmers and to estimate the contribution of fodder production to farmers’ livelihood change. Two upazilas, Sathia under Pabna and Shahjadpur under Sirajgonj district were selected purposively. Simple random sampling technique was followed. A total of 60 dairy cum fodder farmers were studied. It revealed that the highest percentage of farmers belonged to age group 31 to 50 years indicating that they were in active stage. In case of literacy status, 47 per cent farmers had primary level education. About 64 per cent fodder farmers had single occupation and agriculture was the main followed by business and service. Farmers had long experience of fodder cultivation, on an average 19.5 years. The average family size was found 6.8. In Sathia, the contribution of livestock sector to household income was BDT 209853 and in Shahjadpur BDT 243035/ year. For addressing the impact on livelihood status of the dairy farmers with fodder production, it was found improved human capital component over time acquiring knowledge. Natural capital aspects, financial capital, physical capital had increased notably over the periods. Thus, dairy owner cum fodder farmers’ overall livelihood status had shown a positive trend.

Keywords: Fodder, Livelihood and Income

Location: Sirajgonj and Pabna

Start Date: 01-07-2013

End Date: 30-06-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fodder

Objectives:

1. To determine the socioeconomic profile of the fodder farmers; 2. To estimate the contribution of fodder cultivation to farmers’ livelihood change; and 3. To explore the constraints of fodder production.

Methodology:

In this study we selected two districts namely Sirajgonj and Pabna considering the concentration and availability of fodder cultivation and dairy cattle rearing. Different villages of Shahjadpur upazila of Sirajgonj district and Santhia upazila of Pabna district; were selected purposively. The simple random sampling technique was followed to select different dairy farmers who were produced fodder for their dairy cattle. A total of 60 dairy farmers taking 30 from Shahjadpur and 30 from Santhia were interviewed for collecting necessary data for the research. Field survey method was followed to collect primary data and information. Questionnaire was developed and pre-tested for necessary modifications before starting data collection. Moreover, focus group discussions (FGD) and key informant interview (KII) was also conducted with related stakeholders. Besides, secondary data and information from different published and unpublished documents, reports, and journals were also collected. The primary data were collected during the months of September to December 2014. Data and information were analyzed by using descriptive statistics (i.e. sum, average, percentages, ratios, etc.), mathematical techniques, enterprise analysis, SWOT analysis to achieve the objectives and to get the meaningful results.

Source of Information: BLRI. Annual Report 2014. Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341. pp 82-84

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Funding Source:

1.	Budget: One Lakh
2.	Budget: One Lakh

Total Budget (Tk.) : One Lakh

Achievement/Findings:

The study revealed that the highest percentage of farmers belonged to age group 31 to 50 years indicating they were in active stage. In case of literacy status, 47 per cent farmers had primary level education. About 64 per cent fodder farmers had single occupation and agriculture was the main followed by business and service. In Sathia, farmers had 19 years and in Shahjadpur 20 years of experience of fodder production. Average family size was found 6.8. Majority of the farmers (67 %) were belonged to small group having 0.5.-2.49 acres of land. In the study areas, farmers used 31.69 per cent of agricultural land for fodder production. Farmers cultivated both Jumbo and Kheshari (Lathyrus Sativus) more in Sathia and Napier in Shahjadpur compare to other fodder cultivers. In Sathia, per household cross-bred cattle was 5.1 and in Shahjadpur 7.4. In Sathia, the contribution of livestock sector to household income was BDT 209853 and in Shahjadpur BDT 243035/ year. For addressing the impact on livelihood status, it was found improved human capital. Natural, social, financial and physical capital had increased notably over the periods. Thus, dairy owner cum fodder farmers’ overall livelihood status had shown a positive trend.

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