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Status and Constraints of Jute Cultivation in Bangladesh: an Experience from Selected Upazilas Under Chandpur District

Mohammad Muzahidul Islam
Assistant Professor; Department of Management Studies, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Jian Xiaoying
Professor; College of Humanities and Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

Md. Ektear Uddin
Associate Professor; Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Faruk Bhuiyan
Assistant Professor; Department of Business Administration, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study aimed at exploring the obstacles of jute cultivation under Chandpur Districts in Bangladesh by the principle component analysis (PCA). The required data were collected through structured interview schedule from 803 jute farmers sampled conveniently. Though jute diversified industry has been seen as potential since the last decade in Bangladesh, raw jute production is not satisfactory due to several obstacles. The study has identified three categories of constraints that hinder sustainable jute production. These are lack of capital and inputs, knowledge and natural resources, and market information. Basically farmers cultivate jute for earning profit but they are not conscious about forward market. Lack of jute diversification knowledge is the unique findings of this study. The findings may help policy makers and stakeholders for taking effective decision in addressing the barriers to jute cultivation in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Constraints,Jute cultivation, Jute diversification, Bangladesh

Location: Four upazillas (sub-district) of Chandpur Districts February to March of 2015

Start Date: 00-02-2015

End Date: 00-03-2015

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Jute

Objectives:

There are no well documented research evidences of solving the problems of jute sector through alternative approach other than the raw jute export. Nevertheless, a holistic problems identification is the precondition for looking appropriate ways of addressing them. As problems are multifaceted, policy intervention for sustainable and vibrant jute sector deserve knocking at critical gates to improve the lives of farmers and sustainable development of the country.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in purposively selected four upazillas (sub-district) of Chandpur Districts. These four Upazillas are Chandpur Sadar, Matlab Dakkhin, Kachua and Hajiganj. Purposive selection was favoured because maximum numbers of jute growers are located in these Upazillas. Moreover, the areas are familiar to the researcher. All jute farmers under these four upzillas were considered as population. To get generalizable data in short time 803 jute growers were sampled following a convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured interview schedule from accidentally meet available jute farmers during February to March of 2015. The researchers were guided by local NGO workers who have informal relationship with the jute farmers. A five point Likert scale was used to get the ratings against 31 selected constraints. Data were entered into computer package SPSS 17 version for analysis. Descriptive statistics like frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the socio-economic status of the jute growers whereas factor analysis was performed to identify the major constraints for jute cultivating in the selected areas.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 5(8)2015: 175-186

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Achievement/Findings:

The main findings of this study have generated some important obstacles which have been faced by jute growers of Chandpur Districts such as lack of capital and inputs, knowledge and natural resource constraints, and market and information obstacles. These obstacles make difficult in decision making of jute cultivation in study area. Problems could be minimized by providing sufficient jute crop credit facilities and subsidies on inputs from government for sustainable jute cultivation. Awareness program on modern jute retting and cultivation methods, diversified uses of jute and adoption of climate change effects should be addressed by the concern authority to minimize the knowledge and natural resource obstacles. However, most of the obstacles could be removed by promoting jute diversified entrepreneurs and develop its market at home and abroad. As a result, automatically farmers will get high price, buyer and market benefits. Besides, promoting farmers to be an entrepreneur or ensuring strong linkage among jute diversified industries will also minimize the market related obstacles. Finally, it is expected that the results of this study will be useful for jute farmers, policy makers and researchers to address the contemporary obstacles of jute cultivation in effectively.

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