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Economics of Papaya Production in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

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

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

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

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted to depict the overall economics of papaya cultivation in four districts namely Tangail, Jossere, Bandarban and Rajshahi. The objectives of the study were to examine the cost structure, resource use productivities, profitability and the problems of papaya production. A total of 152 farmers taking 38 from each district were selected randomly. Data were collected through a pre-tested schedule during January-March, 2017. The per hectare use of human labour, plant protection, manures and fertilizer were found to be maximum at Jossere whereas, the per hectare use of saplings was found to be maximum at Tangail district. The per hectare cost of cultivation of papaya was high at Jossere (365405) followed by Tangail (Tk.334261), Rajshahi (Tk.319754), and Bandarban (Tk. 272664). The average per hectare yield were maximum at Jossere (62MT) followed by Rajshahi (55MT), Tangail (54MT) and Bandarban (52MT). Per hectare gross margin was highest at Tangail (Tk. 802797) followed by Bandarban (Tk. 658441), Jossere (Tk. 536346) and Rajshahi (Tk.471298). Per hectare net return was highest at Tangail (Tk.633738) followed by Bandarban (Tk.507335), Jossere (Tk.346594) and Rajshahi (Tk.302747). The overall benefit cost ratio 2.39 which indicates papaya cultivation was a profitable in Bangladesh. The yield of papaya would increase by 0.0407, 0.125, 00.0627, 0.0863 and 0.3785 % if papaya farmers apply 1% additional human labour, seedlings/saplings, fertilizer, dummy for papaya variety, and dummy for soil type. Invasions on viral disease, adverse weather condition, non-availability of reliable pure seed, lack of irrigation facilities, lack of technical knowledge and problems in marketing of papaya were found major constraints of papaya cultivation at farmers field in the study areas.

Keywords: Economics; Papaya cultivation; Profitability

Location: Tangail, Jessore, Bandarban and Rajshahi districts of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2016

End Date: 00-00-2017

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Commodity: Papaya

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were to examine the cost structure, resource use productivities, profitability and the problems of papaya production.

Methodology:

Scientific investigation of any research to adopt an appropriate methods and procedures for conducting analysis and interpretation. The basic objective of the study is to investigate into the economic aspects of papaya production. An attempt is made in this study to estimate per hectare cost of production of papaya by using accepted cost concept. Purposive random sampling technique was followed to collect sample farmers for this study. The study was conducted in four districts of Bangladesh namely Tangail, Jessore, Bandarban and Rajshahi. Then one upazila from each four districts and two blocks from each upazila were purposively selected in consultation with DAE personnel and papaya experts. Finally, a total of 160 farmers taking 20 from each district were randomly selected for the study. The primary data like farm family, infrastructure, land utilization, cropping pattern, input use, farm production as well as grading, packaging and transport of papaya and marketing cost of papaya and problems in cultivation and marketing of papaya were obtained by personal interview with the sample respondents. The data related to the year 2016-2017 were collected by survey method with the help of specially designed comprehensive schedules for the purpose. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics using different statistical tolls like averages, percentages and ratios were used in presenting the results of the study. The profitability of papaya production was examined on the basis of gross return, gross margin and benefit cost ratio analysis. Besides, the opportunity costs of family supplied labour were taken into consideration in estimating total cost. Land use cost was calculated on the basis of per year lease value of land.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report-2017; Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Joydebpur, 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 papaya at different locations. It also gives clear picture of papaya cultivation in hill regions and plain land. Farmers in the study areas used 40-50 days aged saplings, planting time March and April, average plant to plant distance 2 meters. Farmers applied different doses of manures and fertilizers according to plant age but it is below the recommendation doses in all study areas. Highest cost items was found human labour cost followed by fertilizer cost, saplings cost mostly family labour was used for papaya cultivationThe gross margin, net margin and benefit cost ratio indicate that farmers were benefited from cultivation of papaya in all areas. Human labour, seedlings/saplings, fertilizer, dummy for papaya variety, and dummy for soil type had positive and significant impacts on papaya production at farm level. In production of papaya, growers faced the problems of non-availability and high prices of quality seedlings/saplings, shortage of labour and no proper control over viral disease. While low price of papaya, fluctuating prices, costly transportation etc. were observed major problem faced by papaya growers in marketing of papaya.

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