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Poultry Industry in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges

S. M. Rahman
Dept.of Business Administration, North Western University, Khulna-9100

B. K. Roy
Dept.of Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003

S. I. M. Shahriar
Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208

F. Y. Nipa
Dept.of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

With the development of poultry industry in nineteenth decade, this industry had to face many ups and down conditions. Day by day approximate 3-4 percent of its contribution on Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A large number of people were engaged in poultry sectors as a freedom business. This study was conducted to find out the present situation and future challenges of poultry industry. In this study, data were collected from 20 reputed poultry farms located in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh using a pretested interview questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by using statistical package on social science. The results showed statistical table with explanation so that the reader could easily realize the outcome for the study. Some challenges such as lack of inclusive poultry policy principle, technical know-how, shortage of capital, maintenance of bio security, operation management, lack of trained manpower, lack of proper management information system, lack of adequate laboratory testing facility, improper handling of medicine and vaccine, disaster management, the dependence on the channel members, neighboring country threat, seasonal fluctuation, backdated marketing strategy etc. were found from this study. Based on findings, recommendations were made on some major issues like poultry guiding principle, technological efficiency, proper registration system, bio-security, management information system, laboratory testing facility, mechanical and managerial training, symbiotic and incorporated union, protection of consumer rights, financing for small farmers, professional distribution system etc.

Keywords: Farm business, Poultry industries, Operation management, Policies, Issues and challenges

Location: Rajshahi district

Start Date: 00-09-2012

End Date: 00-11-2012

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Livestock and poultry

Objectives:

1. to identify the challenges of poultry industry of Bangladesh. 2. to determine the contribution of poultry industry in economy. 3. to find out the way of solution for prevailing problem.

Methodology:

This is a descriptive study which was conducted during September to November 2012. Both the primary and secondary data were considered to conduct this study. A total of 20 poultry farms (Fida and Fima poultry firm, Ujjal poultry, Nahid poultry, Basir poultry, Newton poultry, Oasim poultry, Moshiur poultry, Manik poultry, Sujan poultry, Momin poultry etc.) out of 60 farms were surveyed with a structured questionnaire in Rajshahi district. The survey questionnaire was a combination of some multiple and research questions. The collected data were coded using Likert scaling technique. The scale was ranging from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum) categories. The respondents responded to questions under each variable on five point scales with 1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = neutral, 4 = disagree and 5 = strongly disagree to measure the perception of farmers about the poultry farm issues and challenges. The secondary data were collected from newspapers, books, journals, articles, websites etc. Data processing was done through using the following steps: editing, coding, classification and tabulation (Kothari, 2004; Malhotra, 2013; Zikmund et al., 2014). The collected data were analyzed by using Statistical Package on Social Science (SPSS).

Source of Information: (2015)/ Int. J. Bus.Manag. Soc.Res. 02(01): 71-79

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.18801/ijbmsr.020115.08

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Achievement/Findings:

The poultry industry contributes a major portion of our national economy. From the very beginning of this sector, it serves not only the economic purpose but also the fulfillment of the food requirements of this country. Initially, it was not much evolved so large like now but today, it has become a huge sector where millions of peoples are involved. Though the improvement of this sector is remarkable but the present situation demands more development. Poultry farms have been increasing noticeably; but the bird flu, rising price of raw materials, market aggression from neighboring countries and lack of support from the government are hindering the growth of this sector. This study revealed some necessary information about the issues and future challenges of poultry industries and set up some effective recommendations to overcome impediments and to uplift the present situation of this sector efficiently. Moreover, this study will help poultry farmers to improve their socio-economic status as well.

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