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Effect of Transformation of Cropland Into Mango Orchard in a Selected Area of Nawabganj District

M. S. Kowsari
Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. A. M. Miah
Professor
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Z. Rahman
Professor
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The objective of the study was to find out the perceived effect of transformation of cropland into mango orchard on economy, environment, household food security and social status of the mango farmers in two villages of Shibganj upazila under Nawabganj district. Data were collected from a sample of 100 farmers, out of 667, using simple random sampling procedure during 10 April to 12 May, 2014. The effect of transformation on economic, environment, household food security were considered as high by 81 percent, 80 percent and 47 percent of the mango farmers, respectively. But, the effect on social status was medium by 60 percent farmers. Mango cultivation was perceived by the farmers as economically profitable, environment friendly and it also enhances household food security as well as social status. It was concluded that mango orchard was very much beneficial for the study area people. Considering the economic benefit, environmental friendliness, ensure household food security and increase social status farmers of the study area transformed their cropland into mango orchard.

Keywords: Transformation, Cropland, Mango orchard, Effect

Location: Two villages of Shibganj Upazila under Nawabganj District of Bangladesh

Start Date: 10-04-2014

End Date: 12-05-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Transformation, Effectiveness

Objectives:

Land is a very important and scarce resource of Bangladesh. Therefore, it should be managed very carefully to ensure the best possible use of this limited resources for the benefit of the maximum number of people and their development. Transformation of cropland into mango orchard occurs for many reasons and has consequences of it. Therefore, the focus of the study was to determine the effect of transformation of cropland into mango orchard as perceived by the mango farmers.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in two villages of Ghorapakhia union of Shibganj Upazila Under Nawabganj district. The study area was selected purposively for investigation, because transformation of cropland into mango orchard has been occurred there. Good communication facilities and consequently less expense for conducting the study and researcher?s perception about better cooperation from the mango farmers motivated the researcher to select the area for study. A total of 100 mango farmers were selected randomly from a population of 667 mango farmers constituted the sample of this study which was 15 percent of the total population. The empirical data were collected using personal interview method along with Focus Group Discussions during the period from 10 April to 12 May, 2014. Before collecting final data, pre-testing of the interview schedule was made to locate any defects regarding the questions and statements. Transformation of cropland into mango orchard was the focus variable and twelve characteristics of the mango farmers were selected as explanatory variables. In order to find out the perceived effect of transformation on economy, environment, household food security and social status of the mango farmers the researcher classified the perceived effect of transformation on economy, environment, household food security and social status of the mango farmers. The researcher collected 16 relevant transformation effect statements on four selected aspects and studying the literature relevant with transformation. Each mango farmer was asked to indicate the opinion of transformation effect on four selected aspects by using a 4-point rating scale such “strongly agree”, “agree”, “moderately agree”, and “not agree” and weights were assigned to these opinions as 3, 2, 1 and 0, respectively. Thus, the possible range of overall effect of transformation of cropland into mango orchard could range from 0 to 48, while 0 indicating no effect and 48 indicating high effect. The possible range of effect of transformation on each aspect could range from 0 to 12, while 0 indicating no effect and 12 indicating high effect. For making rank order, Effect Opinion Index (EOI) was computed. The EOI was computed by using the following formula: EOI= Esa x 3 + Ea x 2 + Ema x1 + Ena x 0

Where, EOI = Effect Opinion Index Esa = No. of the respondents perceived the transformation effect as “strongly agree” Ea = No. of the respondents perceived the transformation effect as “agree” Ema = No. of the respondents perceived the transformation effect as “moderately agree” Ena = No. of the respondents perceived the transformation effect as “not agree”.

Source of Information: Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education Volume 26, No. 1&2, 2014: 41-47 ISSN 1011-3916

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Achievement/Findings:

Based on the findings, it could be concluded that the transformation of cropland into mango orchard have effect on selected four aspects as perceived by the mango farmers. Due to the transformation of cropland into mango orchard different crops were replaced by the mango. Such crops were rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, potato, pulse crops, mustard and vegetables. As a result farmers got much profit than growing these crops but these crops were lost.

The overall effect of transformation was high (59 percent). So, it is a vital issue for the study area. The highest proportion of the mango farmers 81 percent, 80 percent and 47 percent considered the effect of transformation of cropland into mango orchard on the economy, environment, household food security aspects as high. Sixty percent mango farmers considered the effect of the transformation of cropland into mango orchard on social status as medium. The statements “mango cultivation is more profitable than other crops”, “ maintain environmental balance”, “increase the purchasing capability of food”, “increase social status” got the first ranked as the effect of transformation of cropland into mango orchard on economic, environment, household food security and social status of the mango farmers, respectively. The findings of the study may be act as a baseline for future researchers to conduct research for improvement.

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