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Study on Tobacco Cultivation and Its Impacts on Health and Environment at Kushtia, Bangladesh

Rezaul Karim
Dept.of Environmental Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jessore-7408, Bangladesh

Nazneen Nahar
Dept.of Environmental Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology(JUST), Jessore-7408, Bangladesh

Tasnima Shirin
Dept.of Botany, Eden Mohila College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Md. Alinur Rahman
Dept.of Environmental Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jessore-7408, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The objective of this study was to relate the socio-economic and health status of the people and environmental problems associated with tobacco farming. The case study was selected at a village named Patuyokandy, Bheramara, Kushtia, where tobacco was commonly cultivated. Primary data was collected through personal interviews. There were 51 respondents selected randomly from the study area. From the field survey, the wealth stratification of the study area indicates that the poor groups embodying the largest number of households; the percentage of rich category is high and the major economic activity among the respondents is tobacco cultivation, the most vulnerable sector of tobacco cultivation are high level of vulnerability of communities in the study area. Around 100% percent respondents expose that tobacco farming is comparatively economically beneficial than other crops grown in the study area. There were about 62.75 % of the participants, issued economic initiatives in bonded for cultivating raw tobacco for a tobacco manufacturing company. It can be concluded to its various consequences, i.e.,due to the frequency and magnitude of the pollution caused by tobacco cultivation, it is necessary to take necessary steps to resolve the problems by decision makers and the Government.

Keywords: Tobacco cultivation, Public health, Environment and Socio-economic status

Location: Patuyokandy village, Dharampur union of Bheramara upazilla in Kushtia district at Bangladesh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Tobacco

Objectives:

Objectives of this study are to know the causes of tobacco cultivation, to observed the socioeconomic status in the study area, to estimate the health problems associated in natives of in the study areas and to know the present status of cultivable lands.

Methodology:

Patuyokandy village, Dharampur union of Bheramara upazilla in Kushtia district at Bangladesh is selected for this study. Bheramara Upazila with an area of 153.72 sq km, is confined by Mirpur upazila on the south, Lalpur upazila on the north, Daulatpur upazila on the west and Ishwardi upazila and the Ganges (Padma) on the east and. The Ganges flows by the side of the upazila. The notable Dhamodar Beelis situated in this area (Banglapedia, 2013). Information and data were collected from both primary and secondary sources for cross-checking and interpretation. Primary data has been collected by a defined questionnaire from the study area and the secondary data are those which have been already collected by someone else and which have already been passed through the statistical process. Secondary information such as statistical data and reports have been collected from various office of government and NGO’s.Questionnaire was used to detect the objectives of the study. This was the pre-tested in the field and necessary modification was done before finalization.Household members whose ages are more than 25 years and have knowledge and experience regarding tobacco cultivation and its impact were treated as sampling unit and 51 respondents answer were taken for this study. Random sampling method was used for the household survey. Microsoft Excel was used for data analysis. Results of interpretation is presented by relevant tables and graphs.

Source of Information: J. Biosci. Agric. Res. 08(02): 746-753

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.18801/jbar.080216.89

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Achievement/Findings:

This study was aimed to identify the socio-economic status of tobacco farmers. Most of the people are illiterate but significant number of farmers are involved in tobacco farming. Socio-economic condition focuses some what social improvement through tobacco farming;and its associated economic activities because of mainly short term economic benefits. Thereby the living standards show an increasing trend day by day. But the farmers are not conscious about the negative impacts of tobacco farming on soil fertility, environment and even on their health. Their educational state also indicates their poor artlessness. Several impacts on health of studied groups of people, who are directly and indirectly involved in tobacco cultivation. The direct users such as family members including children and adults; other workers associated with tobacco processors, producers; and neighbors are directly adversely affected by tobacco. The effects on soil, tobacco depletes soil nutrients at a substantial way; this crop requires regular inputs of chemical fertilizers, and more extensive pesticides. Their successive applications effect negatively on cultivation of other crops and may poison farm workers and cause chronic health problems. It has been reported that tobacco is also responsible for deforestation in the area. To tackle this problem, the government should take necessary steps through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest, through taking inspiring initiatives that helps farmers to cultivate food crops to face the food crisis as well as plantation trees.

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