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Status of Pulses Varieties Adoption in Bangladesh:a Farm Level Study

M. A. Monayem Miah
BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

M. S. Akter
BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

M. A. Bakr
BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted in pulse growing areas of Bangladesh during November 2003 to April 2004 for assessing the farm level adoption status of improved pulse varieties with farmers' attitudes toward pulse production. The overall adoption of pulse varieties was very encouraging since 44% of the farmers adopted improved pulses, and 52% of the total pulse area was devoted to its production. The highly adopted varieties were BARI Mash 1, 2 and 3; BARI Lentil 4 and BARI Mung 4 and 5. Indigenous mungbean had completely been replaced by improved varieties in the study areas. The adopters plowed lands and sowed seed according to the recommendation, but could not follow the recommended sowing method and fertilizer doses. The significantly higher probability of adopting improved pulse varieties exists in extension services, influence of family member and encouragement of neighbour. Farmers' attitude toward improved pulse production was very positive since 63% of the adopters wanted to increase their present area for improved pulse production in the next year. On the other side, various agro-socio-economic constraints made many farmers pessimistic toward pulse production. The scarcity of improved pulse seed was identified as a crucial problem for its higher adoption at farm level.

Keywords: Pulses varieties, Adoption, Bangladesh

Location: In Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-11-2003

End Date: 00-04-2004

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Adoption of technology, Pulses

Objectives:

In order to address this problem, the study was undertaken to: (i) know the status of adoption of improved pulse varieties in the farmers' field; (ii) explore factors affecting adoption and non-adoption of improved pulses varieties; and (iii) know farmers' experience with and attitudes toward pulse production.

Methodology:

Study area, sampling design and sample size The study was conducted in six different types of pulse growing districts in Bangladesh. The study selected one district from a highly concentrated pulse growing areas, one district from a moderately concentrated area, and one district from a low concentrated area for each sample pulse. Jhenaidah district was chosen as highly concentrated mungbean and lentil growing area, and Chapainababgonj as blackgram growing area. On the other hand, Barisal, Rajbari and Kustia districts were selected as moderately concentrated mungbean, lentil and blackgram growing areas, respectively. Kustia district was considered as low concentrated area for mungbean and lentil production, and Rajbari for blackgram production. In each district two Upazilas (administrative unit) were selected for study and from each Upazila one or two village(s) were selected for gathering farm level data and information. The Upazilas and villages were chosen in consultation with Agricultural Extension Officer and local scientists involved in the LBMDP project.

A complete list of pulse growing farmers in each village was prepared and sample farmers were selected randomly from the list. For each type of pulse a total of 25 farmers, 20 adopters of the technology and 5 non-adopters were selected from the different Upazila for interview. In the case of adopters, three types of pulse farmers, namely lentil, black gram and mungbean farmers were selected for interview.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Agric. Econs XXVII, 2 (2004) 107-122

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Achievement/Findings:

The status of adoption of improved pulses varieties is very encouraging since a large number of pulse farmers adopt improved pulses, and a plenty of area is devoted to improved pulse production. The highly adopted varieties are BARI Mash 1, 2 & 3; BARI Lentil 4 and BARI Mung 4 & 5. The adopters have followed the recommended number of plowing and time of sowing, but did not adhere to the recommended sowing method and fertilizer doses. Adoption of improved pulse varieties is found to be significantly related with various farmers' characteristics and the influence of family member, neighbour and DAE personnel. The probability of higher adoption is significantly dependent on strong extension contact, family encouragement and field demonstration of improved pulses. Farmers' attitude toward improved pulse production is very positive because most adopters wanted to increase their pulse area for improved pulse production in the next year. The increasing trend of improved pulse area over time makes their statement authentic. Although pulse is a profitable crop, due to various setbacks and socio-economic constraints many farmers have shown a negative attitude toward pulse production. The non-adopting farmers have mostly claimed that they are not familiar with the new variety and its recommended technology packages. Moreover, the lack of seed availability is also found to be a barrier to the adoption of improved pulse technologies.

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