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Impact of Management Intervention on Productive Performance and Profitability of Small-scale Broiler Farming in Bangladesh

M H Kawsar
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

S D Chowdhury
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

S K Raha
Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

M M Hossain
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was undertaken to determine the productive performance and profitability of small-scale broiler farming at rural households carried out with or without management intervention. For obtaining information from farmers who reared broilers with no scientific intervention, field level primary data were collected by survey from a total of 52 broiler farmers by direct interviewing, of which 30 in Mymensingh, 15 in Sherpur and 7 in Kishoregonj districts of Bangladesh. Among 52 farms 19 small-scale (100-300 birds capacity) farms were considered of which 3 were flocks of 100 birds, 12 were 200 birds and 4 were 300 birds each. On the basis of the results of the survey and availability of farming inputs of the farmers like housing facilities and farm equipment (eg: feeder, waterer, chick guard), nine interested farmers were randomly selected for experimentation in rural households with scientific intervention. Before commencement of the trial, the farmers were trained on the basic principles of broiler farm operation and procedure of record keeping. Data collected for productive performance, cost of farming and returns were used to determine benefit cost ratios (BCR). Data were statistically analyzed and comparisons of results were made between farms with intervention and those without scientific intervention. The productive performance indicated no difference among flock sizes with respect to body weight, feed consumption and survivability but FCR improved as the flock size increased. When flocks of similar sizes were maintained at the rural households with intervention, overall FCR was improved than that of without intervention. BCR was found to be widened as the flock size increased and this was true for both with and without intervention. Raising broiler flocks of small sizes (100, 200 and 300 birds) was a losing concern without management intervention but profitability of such farms may be ensured if intervention in terms of scientific knowledge on management aspect is disseminated to the farmers. Analysis of cost and returns showed that cost of farming per bird decreases and return increases as the flock size increases. It was concluded, therefore, that satisfactory productive performance is achievable and profitability may be improved from small-scale broiler farming at rural households of the farmers if management intervention is made.

Keywords: Cost and return, Growth, Rural households

Location: Mymensingh, Sherpur and Kishoregonj districts of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-08-2009

End Date: 00-10-2009

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Farming System, Broiler

Objectives:

To determine the productive performance, costs and returns of small-scale broiler farming under field conditions with or without management intervention and to determine minimum flock size to ensure profitability.

Methodology:

For obtaining data from farmers who rear broilers with no management intervention, field-level primary data were collected from a total of 52 broiler farmers by direct interviewing of which 30 in Mymensingh, 15 in Sherpur and 7 in Kishoregonj districts of Bangladesh. The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire during the period from August 2009 to October 2009. Among 52 farms 19 small-scale farms were considered of which 3 were 100 flock sizes, 12 were 200 birds and 4 were 300 birds each. Data of small-scale broiler farms of different sizes (F₁=100, F₂=200 and F₃=300 birds) were then classified, compiled, tabulated and statistically analyzed. Results of productive performance and profitability of small-scale broiler farms in three flock sizes (100, 200 and 300) were summarized. On the basis of the results of the survey and availability of farming inputs of the farmers like housing facilities, feeder, waterer, chick guard etc., nine interested farmers were randomly considered to provide management intervention during the course of farm operation under rural condition. Before commencement of the trial at rural households, the farmers were trained on the basic principles of broiler farm operation and procedure of record keeping. Only chicks and record registers were supplied to the farmers. Records were maintained by the farmers from day old to marketing of broilers as per instructions provided to them. During the experimental period, scientific knowledge in terms of technical advice was provided to the farmers on brooding, rearing and management of the flocks, feeding techniques, vaccination program, biosecurity and record keeping. Analysis of data was performed by SAS (SAS 2007) method and comparisons with regard to productivity and profitability were made between farms with and without management intervention.

Source of Information: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236868991; Livestock Research for Rural Development, May 2013

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Achievement/Findings:

The productive performances and the profitability of independent small-scale broiler farming of 300 flock size or less seems to be losing concern in the absence of improved management intervention in farming practices. It is therefore concluded that training to the small-scale broiler farmers, introduction of improved management practices, regular monitoring with adequate poultry extension services are the key elements to get satisfactory result from broiler farming. These might enhance better productive performance as well as maximize profitability. However, studies on similar nature with flock sizes of more than 300 birds would be helpful to generate additional information.

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