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Evaluation of Production Potential and Economics of Garlic-maize-t. Aman Rice Based Cropping System in Kurigram

Hossain, M. A.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Alam, M.A.U.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Khatun, M.U.S.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Islam, M. K.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Anwar, M. M.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Haque,M.E.
On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rangpur, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted to determine the yield and economic return of two cropping patterns viz. introduced cropping pattern (Garlic-Maize-T. Aman rice) andfarmers’ traditional pattern (Fallow-Boro-T. Aman rice) through incorporation of HYV crops with standard management practices for crop production. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications in farmers’ fields in Ulipur, Kurigram during two consecutive years 2012-13 and 2013-14. Two years mean data showed that the standard management practices for the patterns provided significantly high yield. The gross return (Tk. 435176/ha) and net return (Tk. 195237/ha) of new pattern were respectively 26.06% and 231% higher than that of farmers’ pattern with 140% extra cost. The high marginal benefit cost ratio, land use efficiency and production efficiency indicated the superiority of the introduced pattern to the farmers’ traditional practices.

Keywords: Cropping pattern, Agronomic practices, Land use efficiency, Production potential, Marginal Benefit-Cost Ratio (MBCR)

Location: Multi Location Testing (MLT) site of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) at Ulipur, Kurigram

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Evaluation, Cropping pattern

Objectives:

A study was, therefore, undertaken with the objective to evaluate the agro-economic feasibility of a introduced cropping pattern (Garlic-Maize-T. Aman), ICP over the traditional cropping pattern (Fallow-Boro-T. Aman rice), TCP.

Methodology:

The study was conducted at Multi Location Testing (MLT) site of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) at Ulipur, Kurigram during 2012-14. It belongs to the Testa Meander Floodplain Agro-ecological Zone of Bangladesh (AEZ-3). The experimental site is dominant with tropical monsoon climate with irregular rainfall. The most of the rainfall was received during the months of May to September. The annual rainfall in 2012-13 and 2013-14 were 862 mm and 512 mm respectively. Mean annual minimum and maximum temperature was 23.47/32.46^oC and 20.55/29.95^oC, respectively. The soil was sandy loam in texture with medium organic matter content (1.83%) and soil pH ranged from 5.7 to 5.8. The introduced cropping pattern (ICP) was tested and compared against the farmers’ pattern (FCP) with six dispersed replications under irrigated condition. Two plots each of 660m² for both patterns were selected for each replication. In the ICP pattern, BARI Rasun-1, NK-40 and BRRI dhan49 were introduced against the FCP, Fallow-BRRI dhan28/BR11. All field operations and management practices of both improved and farmers’ patterns were closely monitored and data were recorded on agronomic performance like field duration, land use efficiency, production efficiency and rice equivalent yield of the cropping patterns.Land use efficiency was worked-out by taking total duration of crops in an individual cropping pattern divided by 365 days.

Rice Equivalent Yield (REY): Yield comparison between existing cropping pattern and improved cropping pattern was done by rice equivalent yield outcome from other crop yield into rice yield by prevailing market price of individual crops (Verma and Modgal, 1983). Rice equivalent yield (REY) was computed as yield of individual crop multiplied by market price of that crop divided by market price of rice (Verma and Modgal, 1983).

The cost and return analysis i.e total gross return, total variable cost, net return and marginal benefit cost ratio of existing and improved cropping pattern was done from prevailing market price of the produces during the crop sowing and harvesting period. Economic analysis involved collection of data on prices and quantities of inputs used and output produced. The inputs used included seed, fertilizer, labour and insecticides. The output and inputs were valued at market prices. The results were used to compute net income, benefit cost ratio and rice equivalent yield of crops. Net income was computed as the difference between management (Family labour and operator’s) cost and gross margin. Marginal benefit cost ratio was computed as Total gross return divided by total variable cost of cultivation.

Source of Information: J. Biosci. Agric. Res. 10(02): 899-905

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.18801/jbar.100216.11

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Achievement/Findings:

Crop productivity,rice-equivalent yield, net monetary return and sustainability of the improved cropping pattern (Garlic-Maize-T. Aman Rice) with modern variety BARI Rasun-1 and BRRI dhan49 along with standard cultivation technique could be suggested for medium high land of the Teesta Meander Floodplain Agro-ecological Zone (AEZ-3) of Bangladesh. Therefore, three crop based cropping pattern viz., Garlic-Maize-T. Aman Rice are suitable for the light textured soil of stable charland of kurigram. Garlic-Maize-T. Aman Rice can be recommended for the region, especially for the marginal farmers.

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