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Comparative Study on Fodder and Rice Production with the Emphasis of Economic Profitability

Mohammed Sirajul Islam*
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Nathu Ram Sarker
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh

Md. Yousuf Ali
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Md. Rezwanul Habib
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Md. Mostain Billah
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Md. Abu Haris Miah
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Md. Humayun Kabir
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Md. Shahjahan
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Regional Station, Baghabari, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj-6770, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted to investigate the comparative economic profitability between fodder and rice production in a concentrated area at Shahjadpur Upazila in Sirajganj district by a pretested survey questionnaire from 22 households. The selection was done based on the concentration of dairy farming with fodder production as well as crop production. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA were performed to analyze the gathered data, and the means were separated using DMRT mean separation test. It was found that 100% of farmers cultivated fodder in their land. Results also showed a higher annual cost involved in Irri rice production than Jumboo and Napier production. However, non-significant differences existed among the market price of Irri, Jumboo and Napier production. Lower fertilizer used in fodder production than rice hence, lower fertilizer price (Tk) is required for fodder than rice production. Annually fodder yield was 83.53 MT whereas rice yields only 6.94 MT per household. Annual fodder cultivation cost was non-significantly higher in rice production than fodder. Comparative economic analysis of fodder and rice production showed that annual selling price was double than the annual production cost of rice per 100 decimal lands and incase of fodder, it clearly indicated that annual selling price was much more time higher than annual fodder production cost. The findings of the study concluded that fodder cultivation might play a significant role for more income generation than rice cultivation in the milk production potential areas like Shahjadpur Upazila.

Keywords: Napier, IRRI, Yield, Fertilizer, Annual production cost, Selling price

Location: Rashombari under Shahjadpur Upazila of Sirajganj district in Bangladesh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fodder, Rice

Objectives:

In recent times, sole fodder production has gained popularity as an income generation & livelihood in the milk shed and other livestock potential areas of Bangladesh whereas rice production decreasing day by day. Hence, this study was undertaken to investigate the comparative economic profitability of fodder and rice production.

Methodology:

Study area and data collection A total of twenty two (22) households were surveyed to achieve the objectives of the present study from a cluster area named Rashombari under Shahjadpur Upazila of Sirajganj district in Bangladesh. This study area belongs to Karatoya-Bangali flood plain agro-ecological zone (AEZ-4).

A structured questionnaire was prepared based on farmers economic condition, cost of items required for fodder and rice production, land size of fodder and rice production, dairy production cost and income, household income, expenditure etc. Single and multiple responses questions were considered for preparing the questionnaire. Prior to conduct the formal survey, the structured questionnaire was pre-tested by interviewing some households and subsequently refined for finalization.

Analysis of data Data was analyzed with a view to achieving the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA were performed to test the significance of difference among the variables of fodder and rice production using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science Software, IBM-17 Corporation, 2014). Duncan's Multiple Range Test was also used to compare the mean values of variables.

Source of Information: International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2017, 4(4): 01-05 ISSN: 2313-4461

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Achievement/Findings:

It was clearly observed that farmers earned more profit from fodder production than rice production. Thus, fodder cultivation might be cost-effective than rice cultivation in the studied areas. But further study is recommended with higher number of households from different regions to see the correlation of economic production among rice and fodder varieties.

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