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Socio Economic Determinant and Profitability of BARI Mungbean Variety in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Pradip Hajong
Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jashore, Bangladesh

Md. Hafijur Rahman
Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jashore, Bangladesh

Md. Shahriar Kobir
Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jashore, Bangladesh

Suchana Paul
Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jashore, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was undertaken to find out the socio-economic determinants and profitability of BARI mungbean variety in some selected areas of Bangladesh. The study has been conducted three district viz. Jashore, Jhenaidah and Kushtia during June-July, 2020. A total of 90 farmers, 30 from each district were selected randomly for the present study. It was observed that most of the farmer cultivated BARI mung-6 (67.78%), BARI mung-5 (21.11%) and BARI mung-7 (11.11%) in the study areas. BARI mung-6 was the popular variety among the farmers in the study areas as its adaptability to diverse nature and high yield. Total cost of mungbean cultivation was Tk. 46368ha^-1, whereas the variable cost was Tk. 27391ha^-1 and fixed cost was Tk. 18977ha^-1. Among the cost item highest cost was land preparation cost Tk. 7684ha^-1 (16.57%) followed by hired labour Tk. 4927ha^-1 (10.63%), Seed Tk. 3584ha-1 (7.73%), pod picking cost Tk. 3487ha^-1 (7.52%), pesticide Tk. 3029ha^-1 (6.53%), fertilizer Tk. 2740ha^-1 (5.91%) etc. Pod picking is the important cost at mungbean cultivation and farmer expense averages Tk.12.00/kg of green pod. Women (64%) along with children (31%) were involved in pod harvesting. Average yield of mungbean was 1.030 tonha^-1 in the study areas. Average Gross return was Tk. 66966ha^-1 and net return was Tk. 20598ha^-1. Benefit cost ratio was 1.44 that means the mungbean cultivation was profitable. Due to not synchronous ripening of pod mungbean harvest by the mechanical was not possible. Bad weather, pod picking and insect pest invasion was major constraints for mungbean cultivation.

Keywords: Mungbean cultivation, Socio-economic determinant, Adoption, Post harvest management, Profitability, Bangladesh.

Location: Jashore, Jhenaidah and Kushtia district of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-06-2020

End Date: 00-07-2020

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Mungbean, Profitability

Objectives:

To study the socio-economic determinants of mungbean farmers and to estimate the input use pattern and economic profitability of BARI mungbean considered in this study.

Methodology:

The present study was conducted at three districts namely Jashore, Jhenaidah and Kushtia of Bangladesh. The study area was purposively selected considering the higher concentration of mungbean cultivation. The study was carried out by using a formal survey method. A total of 90 farmers out of which 30 from each district was randomly selected for interview. Jashore Sadar Upazila from Jashore, Kaligonj Upazila from Jhenaidah and Kushtia Sadar Upazila were selected for primary data collection. Data were collected through a pre-design interview schedule during the period of June-July, 2020. Field investigators under the direct supervision of the researcher collected field-level data using a pre-tested interview schedule. Necessary information regarding this study was collected based on input costs, price, yields etc. Both fixed cost and variable cost were taken into account in calculating cost of mungbean cultivation. Land use cost was calculated on the basis of per year existing lease value of land. The profitability of mungbean cultivation was examined on the basis of gross margin, net return and benefit-cost analysis. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics using different statistical tools like averages, percentages and ratios were used in presenting the results of the study. The following profit equation was employed to assess the profitability of mungbean production. Π = Pl.Ql – (TVC+TFC) Where, π = Profit of producer per hectare (Tk.ha^-1) Pl = Per unit price of mugbean (Tk.mt^-1) Ql = Quantity of mungbean (tonha^-1) TVC = Total variable cost of mungbean (Tk.ha^-1). TFC = Total fixed cost of mungbean (Tk.ha^-1)

Source of Information: International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, 2021 Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 71-79. ISSN(e): 2312-6477, ISSN(p): 2313-0393

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.18488/journal.70.2021.82.71.79

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Achievement/Findings:

Mungbean is important pulse crops in Bangladesh cultivated during kharif-I and kharif-II season. Though most of the region cultivated mungbean in kharif-I season but it can also cultivated in kharif-II season. For cultivating in this season it has less competitive crop. It also a profitable crop, if farmers can collect pod from field in due time. If all the fruits ripen in same time (synchronous ripening) then farmer can collect pod in a time and get high yield. Farmer expects in such variety which fruiting in a synchronies. So researcher has need to research such variety which fruiting synchronizing and harvest maximum pod in one row. But it is noted that it is a leguminous crop then its crop residue enhances soil health by adding nitrogen and nutrients. So its very important pulse crops and has scope to expand its cultivation throughout the country and generate the farmer's income.

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