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Development of Union Level Digital Database and Map of Maize Growing Areas at Shaturia in Manikgang District

MA Uddin
Chief Scientific Officer and Head
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

N Mohammad
Scientific Officer
ASICT Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

MM Rahman
Scientific Officer
ASICT Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

KS Rahman
Scientific Officer
ASICT Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

AFM Tariqul Islam
Scientific Officer
ASICT Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Digital databases of different parameters such as area, production, yield and varietal information etc of maize were obtained. Union, upazila and district maps of maize were developed in the study. A study was conducted during 2012-13 to build union level digital databases and maps of maize growing areas using both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from maize growing areas of the upazila namely, Shaturia, of Manikgang district. In this study, union, upazila, district and country level digitized maps were used for summer and winter maize. Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Management Information System (MIS) and related Information Technology (IT) were utilized to develop a website. Total cultivable land 9773 ha in Shaturia upazila, area and production of maize were 5187 ha and 30105.65t, respectively. Ten varieties were cultivated in the study areas. Maximum area (88.74%) of maize was cultivated by the executive varieties NK-40, Pacific-984, 900M, Miracale and Sunshine. Average maize yield of the study areas was 5.80 t/ha during 2012-13 season. A web site developed for variety- wise area coverage data collection of maize as well as for other crops. This web site can also be used in mobile phone.

Keywords: Maize, Production, Variety, Mapping, GIS, GPS, ICT and Digital database

Location: Shaturia, upazila of Manikganj district.

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2013

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Non-commodity: ICT

Objectives:

1. To determine the variety wise area coverage of maize in block, union, upazila and district.

2. To develop a online portal (website) for easily usable from mobile phone.

3. To develop a database through GIS,GPS and MIS

Methodology:

Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. For primary data, two field surveys were done for summer and winter maize during 2012-13. Site was selected purposively at Shaturia, upazila of Manikganj district. Simple random sample procedure was followed for data collection and complete enumeration of different varieties of maize was taken for whole population. Primary data were collected as follows: a) Summer and winter maize data were collected from maize growers of different upazilas by Sub Assistant Agriculture Officers (SAAO) during 2012-13. b) Collected data were recorded by the concerned d) researcher from SAAO as per prescribed database structure. e) The data schedule was filled up by UAO/SAAO and passed through internet. f) At the time of data collection, GPS technology was used. g) A website was developed which was used through mobile phone for data collection. The online data collection system through dedicated web portal is www.asictbari.net; Secondary sources were NGOs and GOs such as Soil Resources Development Institute (SRDI), Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) as well as (FAO). Statistical package programs such as Excel, SPSS and MS word were applied in addition to Arc View GIS program and digitized maps of union, upazila, district and country were utilized in this study. Area and production of maize in Bangladesh were 312566 ha and 2183183 respectively in 201213. The top 12 districts’ coverage 80.53% area which contributes 80.39% of total production. Manikganj district is the sixth position for cultivating maize in 2012-13. In this season, its cultivation area and production are 16070ha and 105263t respectively.

Source of Information: Eco-friendly Agril. J. 10(07):76-81, 2017 (July)

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Achievement/Findings:

Ten (10) varieties were cultivated in the study areas. Maximum area (88.74%) of maize was cultivated by the executive varieties NK-40, Pacific-984, 900M, Miracale and Sunshine. A digital database or web site (www.asictbari.net) was developed for variety wise area coverage data collection of maize as well as for other crops. This database are will be used in government or non government agricultural organization. This web site can be used through mobile phone.

Knowledge Management: Journal