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Impact of Socio-economic Factors on Production Performance of Small and Medium Size Broiler Farming in Bangladesh

Y. ALI
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

S. JAHAN
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

A. ISLAM
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

M. A. ISLAM
Department of Dairy & Poultry Science, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur1706, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A survey study was carried out to assess the broiler production performances reared in different locations; Pabna, Rajshahi and Kishorgonj having 30 broiler farmers in each. Data were collected from a total of 90 broiler farmers by direct interviewing using a semi-structured questionnairebetween January and August 2013.Data were edited and categorized as per farm sizes, such as23% farmers of 500 broilers, 20% of 600, 16% of 700, 17% of800, 14% of 900 and 11% farmers of 1000 broilers. The data were processed using mean, percentage and master tabulation sheet. Regression models were used to determine the relationship between some socio economic factors and broiler production performancesconsideringnet return. Broiler production performances were positively related with education, farm size, training, land size and age of the farmers and significant differences of education & farm size (P<0.01), training & land size(P<0.05) and age (P<0.001) were found. On the other hand, in case of farmer’s annual income had no significant relationship with the broiler performance.In terms of production performance, feed conversion efficiency wastended to be better with an increasing in the size of the farms and significant difference (P<0.01) was found among the farm sizes. The article also focuses on broiler production constraints,production systems, suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of broilers farming in Bangladesh.The major constraints are fluctuate price of chicks & live broiler, chick quality, marketing system, heat stress affecting productivity and survivability, lack of knowledge in disease outbreak and limited access to credit.The present study revealed that thesocio-economic status of the broiler farmers affect broiler production as well as profitability.

Keywords: Broiler farmers, Profitability, Production system, Farm size, Constraints, Net return

Location: Rajshahi, Pabna and Kishoregoanj districts of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2013

End Date: 00-08-2013

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Non-commodity: Social status, Livelihood

Objectives:

To identify the relative factors influence production performances of broiler farming and make some recommendations and suggestions to promote broiler farming in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

According to the objectives of the study, Rajshahi, Pabna and Kishoregoanj districts of Bangladesh were selected considering the higher concentration of broiler farms in that area. Data were collected randomly from a total of 90 broiler farms and 30 from each district between January and August 2013 on a regular basis. A semi- structured questionnaire was prepared, pre-tested and finalized before interviewing the farmers. Data were edited and categorized as per farm sizes, such as 23% farmers of 500 broilers, 20% farmers of 600 broilers, 16% farmersof 700 broilers, 17% farmers of 800 broilers, 14% farmers of 900 broilers and 11% farmers of 1000 broilers. These were treated as small and medium size broiler farmers.

Source of Information: Impacted & Indexed Journal, E-ISSN 2286-5314; Volume 15, Article 1

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Achievement/Findings:

The study has highlighted the socio-economic characteristics of broiler farmers and its production performance as well as profitability. The study revealed that farm size, education, training, land size and age have directly influenced on the production performance of broiler while family size has negative influence. Socio-economic characteristics as farm size, education, training and land sizeare responsible for influencing the performance of broiler farm. Around 80% farmers were not trained up in this regard resulting low production as well as less profitability in broiler farming. Illiterate or non-trained farmers should not be registered for farming. Government should organize training programme on poultry farming.

A number of constraints are exists for commercial broiler farmers in Bangladesh such as fluctuating price of chick and live broiler, non-availability of quality chicks and feed, marketing system , treatment of diseases and vaccines that may affect productivity and profitability. All these constraints may be addressed by the experts from government, research institutes, universities, NGOs and other relevant sectors in collaborative manner to ensure sustainability of broiler production.

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