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Profitability and Adoption Status of BARI Lalshak-1 in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Tanvir M.B. Hossain
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

M.I. Hossain
Department of Cooperation and Marketing, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Md. Golam Rabbani
Department of Economics, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Danajpur 5200, Bangladesh

M.S. Rahman
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

M.A. Monayem Miah
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted in Jessore, Rangpur and Kushtia districts during 2007-2008 to know the profitability and adoption status of BARI Lalshak-1. The average yield of vegetable and seed were found 4746 and 261 kg/ha respectively. Gross return was found Tk 34,277 /ha. The cost of production was Tk 17,016 and Tk. 10,493 per hectare for total cost and cash cost basis respectively. As a result, the gross margin was calculated Tk. 17,261 and Tk. 23,784 per hectare respectively for total cost and cash cost basis. Benefit cost ratio were 2.01 and 3.27 as well as returns to labour were Tk. 157 and Tk 410 per man-day for both the cost basis. Therefore it was profitable crop to the farmers. The average adoption status was found 43%. Unavailable seed in the market and low market price of vegetables were found major problem in production of BARI Lalshak-1.

Keywords: Lalshak, Adoption, Vegetables, Profit

Location: Jessore, Rangpur and Kushtia districts

Start Date: 00-00-2007

End Date: 00-00-2008

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Profitability, Adoption of technology, Amaranth

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were 1. To examine the socio-economic characters of the BARI Lalshak-1 producer; 2. To estimate the profitability of the BARI Lalshak-1 production; 3. To analyze the adoption status of BARI Lalshak-1 in the farmers fields and 4. To identity the problems of it’s production.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in Sadar Upazila of Jessore district, Pirganj Upazila of Rangpur district and Sadar Upazila of Kushtia district where farmers were extensively cultivated BARI Lalshak-1. A total of 75 farmers taking 25 from each area were selected purposively for the study. The data were collected by survey method with the help of pre-designed and pre-tested interview schedules by the field investigators in collaboration with local field staff under direct supervision of the researchers. A tabular method of analysis was followed to achieve the objectives.

Source of Information: J. Sci. Technol. (Dinajpur) Vol. 8: 78-85 (2010) ISSN 1994-0386

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Achievement/Findings:

BARI Lalshak-1 was found profitable in respect of cost and return and it was very remunerative to the farmers. The average adoption status was found 43% but it was not satisfactory in some district where GO and NGO were not involved. Adoption status would be satisfactory if the seed supply be available in the market as well as demonstration would be continuous to the farmers and ensuring marketing facilities.

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