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How Does Adoption of Crop Variety Reduce the Impact of Drought in Agriculture and Mitigate Food Insecurity of Smallholder Farmers? a Case Study on Budhan1 Rice Variety in Bangladesh

Fardus Ahamed Nasim
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Muhammad Ziaul Hoque
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Md. Enamul Haque
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Md. Shariful Islam
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh; 4EXIM Bank Agricultural University Bangladesh, Bangladesh.

Nymphaea Parveen
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Sulogna Chakma
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Adaptation to climate change impacts in agriculture sector is a particular challenge in the coming decades. Erratic rainfall causes prolonged drought period in the north-western part of Bangladesh which hampers crop production and creates uncertainty of food security. Adoption of drought-tolerant crop variety could be an effective strategy to overcome the challenges of food insecurity. This study examines the adoption quotient of BUdhan1 rice variety and its effect on food insecurity status of the beneficiary farmers in Gaibandha district through a questionnaire survey of 60 sampled respondents. The results reveal that respondent farmers are slowly adopting BUdhan1 rice variety although they provided positive feedback regarding its profitability and attributive characteristics. The farm holding size, knowledge, access to information sources and annual household income was positively related to changes in the adoption of BUdhan1 rice variety. However, the productivity and economic returns from BUdhan1 influenced farmers' decision to continue or discontinue of the rice variety in the future. Notably, the study found a very significant impact of BUdhan1 adoption in eradicating food insecurity from the study area. This study highlighted some other strengths and weaknesses of BUdhan1 rice variety that can be included in the further development, multiplication and dissemination process of this rice variety to make it more climate-smart innovation.

Keywords: BUdhan1; Adoption quotient; Benefit-cost ratio; Food security; Drought; Climate change.

Location: Gaibandha district, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Drought

Objectives:

The present study was conducted to minimize the gaps of inadequate information regarding the adoption rate of BUdhan1, its impact on food insecurity and more importantly the feedback of the farmers regarding strength and weaknesses of the rice variety. The finding of the study could be a handful for taking useful intervention measure to tackle the adverse effect of drought in the drought-prone northern region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study Area and Sample Size: The study has been carried out in Gaibandha district which is well known as a typical drought-prone area of Bangladesh. BUdhan1 has been disseminated in different parts of Gaibandha district through DAE (Department of Agricultural Extension) and RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service). However, RDRS is playing a significant role in the diffusion process. Hence, upon consultation with RDRS personnel, Sadullapur and Gabindaganj upazila has been selected as a specific study location. A list of BUdhan1 beneficiaries has been collected from RDRS that constituted the population of this study. A simple random sampling technique has been followed to select 60 household heads who are cultivating BUdhan1 as the sample of the study. 2.2 Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge on BUdhan1 Knowledge of the farmers on BUdhan1 cultivation practices has been investigated through 15 questions under the dimension of awareness, how to,and principle knowledge as mentioned by Rogers. A score of 0, 1 and 2wereassignedfor the ‘incorrect,’‘partially correct’ and ‘entirely correct’ answers respectively. 2.7 Data Collection and Analysis: Primary data from the selected household heads were collected through interview methods. An interview schedule was constructed for gathering relevant information to satisfy the objective of the study. After the development of the interview schedule, it was then pre-tested with ten sample households randomly. The interview schedule was later finalized taking account of the experience of the pre-test. Selected respondents were then informed about the fixed plan of the interview process and confirmed with the help of SAAOs (Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer) and RDRS personnel designated for the study areas. The interview process has completed from January to April 2016. After filling up the interview schedule by taking information from a respondent, it was cross-checked twice to avoid missing information. The collected data was then transferred to SPSS software to get the results of the study. Simple statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, range and standard deviation were analyzed to depict the results. Moreover, statistical analysis such as correlation, chi-square, and ANOVA tests was applied for testing the null hypotheses. Hypothesis 1:There is no significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and the adoption of BUdhna1 rice variety. Hypothesis 2: Adoption of BUdhan1 has no impact on reducing food insecurity status of the respondent farmers.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology30(3): 1-12, 2019; Article no.AJAEES.47108 ISSN: 2320-7027

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Achievement/Findings:

The farm holding size, knowledge, access to information sources and annual household income was positively related to changes in the adoption of BUdhan1 rice variety. However, the productivity and economic returns from BUdhan1 influenced farmers' decision to continue or discontinue of the rice variety in the future. .

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