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Adoption of BARI Chickpea and the Profitability of Chickpea Cultivation in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Quazi Md. Shafiqul Islam
Senior Scientific Officer, Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, RARS, Hathazari, Chittagong

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In order to understand the status of adoption of BARI Chickpea varieties and their profitability in Bangladesh, this survey was done by using formal survey method. Four districts, namely, Rajshahi, Nawabgonj, Noagoan and Faridpur were selected purposively. One Upazila from each district, Godagari under Rajshahi, Nawabqon] Sadar under Nawabgonj, Sapahar under Noagoan and Faridpur. Sadar under Raridpur district were selected for the study.Adoption of BARI chickpea has been increased over the years. On an average, 67% of the present area has been replaced by BARI chickpea varieties,of which, 40% now occupied by the BARI chola-1. Highest area (89%) was occupied by BARI chickpea in Rajshahi followed by Chapai Nawabgonj. In Faridpue,87% farmers cultivates local variety. Farmers of Barind region was found to highly adopt the BARI chickpea varities.Only 20% farmers in Rajshahi area cultivated traditional varieties.

Keywords: Adoption, BARI chickpea, Profitability

Location: Rajshahi, Nawabgonj, Noagoan and Faridpur

Start Date: 00-00-2004

End Date: 00-00-2005

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Chickpea

Objectives:

i) To assess the adoption,cultivation practices and profitability of BARI chickpea

c) To identify the constraints and suggest remedies to overcome

Methodology:

The investigation was carried out by using a formal survey method. Four districts, namely, Rajshahi, Nawabgonj, Noagoan and Faridpur were selected purposively. One Upazila from each district, Godagari under Rajshahi, Nawabqon] Sadar under Nawabgonj, Sapahar under Noagoan and Faridpur. Sadar under Raridpur district were selected for the study. High Barind Tract, concentration of chickpea and easy access were the criteria for the selection of the upazilas. From each upazila, 25 farms/farmers were selected randomly from the total farmers. A total of (25 X 4) = 100 farmers were interviewed. The data were collected during the rabi season 2004-2005, with the help of pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule by field investgators under the direct supervision of the researchers. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analysed to fulfil the objectives. Mostly tabular method of analysis, using percentages, ratios, averages etc. were followed. Data were also collected from secondary source, i.e., from Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

Source of Information: Economic Affairs, Vol. 53, Or. 1, March, 2008

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Achievement/Findings:

Farmers of Barind region was found to be the highest adopter of BARI released chickpeas. There only 20% farmers in Rajshahi cultivated traditional variety.

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