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Homestead Agroforestry Systems Practiced at Kamalganj Upazila of Moulvibazar District in Bangladesh

Sajal Singha*
Department of Agroforestry and Environmental Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M. Sharaf Uddin
Department of Agroforestry and Environmental Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

Sujan Chandra Banik
Department of Horticulture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M. A. Kasem
Department of Soil Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted at Kamalganj Upazila of Moulvibazar District in Bangladesh during January to September 2015 to observe the diversity of plant species in the homestead area with their stratified arrangement to identify homestead agroforestry practices and their relationships with the selected properties of the respondents. Face to face interview was performed with 135 respondents to collect the data with the help of a questionnaire. Existing in the homestead area, the result demonstrated that a total of 29 different agroforestry practices and 6 different vertical layers were recorded in the homestead area. Out of different categories of plant species, 40 timber, 25 fruits and 23 medicinal and other plants were recorded. Total twenty-nine different Agroforestry combinations were recorded namely: 1. Ginger-Areca nut, 2. Coconut-Betel nut-French bean-Cabbage, 3. Areca nut-Mango-Banana-French bean, 4. Banana-Eucalyptus, 5. Areca nut-Country bean-Cauliflower, 6. Mango-Banana-Sweet gourd-Cauliflower, 7. Banana-Koroi-Brinjal-PapayaCoconut, 8. Jackfruit-Chili, 9. Eucalyptus-Papaya-Chili, 10. Acasia-Country bean-Taro, 11. Jackfruit-Betel nut, 12. Turmeric-Eucalyptus, 13. Lemon-Coconut, 14. Tomato-Mehogoni, 15. Sugarcane-Papaya-Country bean-Areca nut, 16. Aquaculture-Mangium, 17. Aquaculture-Aasia hybrid, 18. Aquaculture- Koroi, 19. Aquaculture-Mango, 20. Aquaculture-Banana-Acasia(hybrid)- Blackberry, 21.Aquaculture-Koroi-Eucalyptus-Ber-Areca nut, 22. Aquaculture-Chalta-Bamboo, 23. Turmeric-Koroi, 24. Turmeric-Areca nut, 25. Areca nut-Betel leaf, 26. Coconut-Country bean, 27. French bean-Acasia hybrid, 28. Turmeric-Acasia hybrid, 29. Aquaculture-Acasia hybrid was found in the study area. Among the classes of agroforestry systems agrosilviculture was found most common (about 62%).

Keywords: Homestead agroforestry; Diversity of plant; Agrosilviculture; Silvoagriculture; Kamalganj Upazila; Ethnobotany

Location: Kamalganj Upazila of Moulvibazar District in Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2015

End Date: 00-09-2015

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Agroforestry

Objectives:

Hence, homegardens in Bangladesh may act as refuges for many native and rare plants.

Methodology:

2.1 Physiography and Climate Eastern and western parts of this upazila are hilly mountains and most of this part is covered with forest. An old human habitation is developed in plain land of eastern part of upazila. The highest peak of mountain is 500 feet high located in the south verge. The climate is warm and temperate. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. The average annual temperature is 24.8°C in Kamalganj. About 2564 mm of precipitation falls annually. During December to February weather becomes dry, rainfall turns to 50.8 mm and in June, the precipitation reaches its peak. From March to May temperature increases with the humid weather [11]. 2.2 Period of Data Collection To get valid information the researcher made all possible effort to explain the purpose of the study to the respondents. Co-operation was obtained from respondents during data collection. Data were collected from a total of 135 respondents during January to September, 2015. 2.3 Preparation of Survey Schedule In order to collect relevant information from the respondents a set of preliminary survey schedules was used. The questionnaire was carefully designed keeping the objective of the study in mind. The questionnaire contained both open and closed form questions. Thus, the final questionnaire was prepared on the basis of valid suggestions, logical sequences and comment of the research supervisor. 2.4 Method of Data Collection Data were collected by using the individual questionnaire. Total 135 respondents are randomly selected from each union. Before going to make interview, each respondent was given a brief introduction about the nature and purpose of the study and the researcher assured them that, all information would be kept confidential. The collected data was verified through surveying the villages and personal interview with the sample respondents. Interviews were normally conducted in respondents’ house in their leisure time and even in the field when they worked in the field. After the completion of each interview, each questionnaire was checked to be sure that information to each of the items had been properly recorded. 2.5 Data Processing and Analysis After completion of collecting data from all the interview schedules were coded, compiled, tabulated and analysed in accordance with objectives of the study. The responses to the questions in the interview schedules were transferred to master sheet to facilitate tabulation for describing the different characteristics and their constraint facing, the respondents were classified into several categories. MS Excel was used for Data processing and analysis.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry 2(2): 1-8, 2018; Article no.AJRAF.44384

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.9734/AJRAF/2018/44384

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Achievement/Findings:

A total of 29 different combinations were recorded as different Agroforestry practices in the studied area which was promising in respect of productivity/income of the respondents and socio-economic conditions of the respondents of the study area. Among the classes of agroforestry systems, agrosilviculture was found most common (about 62%). Selection of the species for agroforestry classes practised by the respondents mainly based on their family demand.

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