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Study of Mandarin Cultivation in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

M.I Kaysar
Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

M.S Hoq
Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

M.A Matin
Chief Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted in three districts namely Panchogor, Bandarban and Moulovibazar to know the production technology of mandarin cultivation, to estimate profitability and identify the constraints of mandarin cultivation. A total of 99 farmers taking 33 from each district were selected randomly. Data were collected through a pre-tested schedule during January-March, 2016. Cost return analysis revealed that mandarin cultivation was profitable in the study areas. The highest cost was estimated Tk. 215293/ha in 16-20^th year garden and lowest cost Tk 119993/ha in 2-4^th year garden. Highest yield was found 16020 kg/ha at 11-15^th year garden followed by 13800 kg/ha at 16-20^th year garden and lowest yield 11100 kg/ha at 5-10^thyear garden. The highest gross return was found in Tk. 640800/ha at 11-15^th year garden and lowest return was Tk. 444000 at 5-10^th year garden. The highest amount of net return was found Tk. 435859/ha at 11-15^th year garden and lowest return was Tk. 235286 in 5-10^th year garden. The benefit cost ratio at 12% rate of interest was 1.68, NPV Tk. 920401 and IRR 30%. Sensitivity analysis implied that mandarin cultivation is profitable. Scarcity of irrigation in hill areas, acute problem of insect/ pest infestation, lack of improved production technology, poor quality and scarcity of seedlings/ saplings, lack of capital for initial investment and low yield of different varieties were found major constraints for mandarin cultivation in the study areas.

Keywords: Mandarin, Cultivation, Profitability

Location: Panchogor, Bandarban and Moulovibazar.

Start Date: 00-01-2016

End Date: 00-03-2016

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Mandarin

Objectives:

i. To know the socio-economic status of mandarin growers;

ii. To estimate the profitability of mandarin production; and

iii. To identify the problems and constraints of mandarin production

Methodology:

Multi-stage sampling technique was followed for the study. The study was conducted in purposively selected three districts namely Panchogor, Bandarban and Moulovibazar. A total of 99 samples taking 33from each district were randomly selected for interview. Data were collected by the experienced field investigators with direct supervision of the researchers using pre-tested interview schedule. Data were categorized according to the year of cultivation like 1^st year, 2-4^th year, 5-10^th year, 11-15^th year and 16-20^th year. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the study. Tabular methods of analysis using descriptive statistics were used in presenting the results of the study. Benefit-Cost Analysis is a technique for evaluating a project or investment by comparing the economic benefits with the economic costs of the activity. BCA can be used to evaluate the economic merit of a project. The results from a series of benefit-cost analysis can be used to compare competing projects. BCA can be used to assess business decision, examine the worth public investments, or assess the wisdom of using natural resources or altering environmental conditions. Ultimately, BCA aims to examine potential actions with the objective of increasing social welfare.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report-2016,: Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

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Achievement/Findings:

The study was conducted for understanding the present situation of mandarin cultivation in Bangladesh. This study examined the production practices of mandarin at different locations. It also gives clear picture of mandarin cultivation in hill regions and plain land. Farmers in the study areas used one year aged saplings, planting time June and July, average plant to plant distance 3.33 meters. Farmers applied different doses of manures and fertilizers according to plant age but it is below the recommendation doses in all study areas. Main cost items was found human lobour cost but maximum labour supplied from family labour. The benefit cost ratio, net present value and internal rate of return indicate that farmers were benefited for cultivation of mandarin in both hill regions and plain land. By doing sensitivity analysis it is clear that mandarin growers can make profit under changing situations.

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