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Agro-economic Study of Lathyrus Cultivation in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Q.M.S. Islam
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

J.M. Firuz
Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Mohiuddin
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Mirsharai, Chittagong

M.S. Alam
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Mirsharai, Chittagong

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study is an attempt to assess the existing agronomic practices of lathyrus cultivation, its profitability, and constraints to lathyrus production. The study has been based on both primary as well as secondary data. The primary data were collected from purposively selected seven lathyrus growing districts namely Natore, Pabna, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Jessore, and Rajbari during 2011-2012. All kinds of fertilizer used by the farmers were below the optimum level of recommendation. About 26 and 9 percent of the total cost was for human labour and land preparation, respectively. The average yield of lathyrus was found higher than the national average. The average gross margin was observed to be Tk. 17720 on total variable cost basis. Low price of lathyrus, high disease infestation, unfavorable climate, unknown about high yielding lathyrus varieties, and lack of technical know-how were the major problems for lathyrus production. Farmers cultivated lathyrus because of higher yield, higher income and easy growing.

Keywords: Lathyrus cultivation, Gross return, Gross margin, Profitability

Location: Natore, Pabna, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Magura and Rajbari.

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Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Pulses

Objectives:

Therefore this study is expected to provide valuable information and may be useful to the researchers and policymakers of both Go and NGOs for formulating an appropriate policy for the widespread cultivation of lathyrus in Bangladesh. With this view in mind, the study was undertaken to assess the production and area covered by the lathyrus varieties, to estimate the profitability of lathyrus growers at farm level, and to examine the constraints of lathyrus cultivation.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in purposively selected seven lathyrus growing districts namely Natore, Pabna, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Magura and Rajbari. Again, three Upazilas from each district were selected based on the higher concentration of lathyrus areas except Chuadanga. Finally, a total of 93 lathyrus growers were randomly selected for interview. Collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the study. Tabular method of analysis using descriptive statistics was used in presenting the results of the study. Sample size of lathyrus growers in different districts in the study areas were Natore-6, Pabna-25, Kushtia-15, Chuadanga-4, Jhenaidaha-13, Magura-15 and Rajbari -15. Total number samples of all districts was 93.

Source of Information: J. Agrofor. Environ. 10 (1): 87-90, 2016 ISSN 1995-6983

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Achievement/Findings:

Lathyrus is a profitable crop on the basis of its return to investment. Modem inputs and production technology can help the farmers to increase income through increased yield and improve their socio-economic conditions. Lathyrus can help in improving the nutritional status of rural people. Low price of output, lack of awareness about high yielding disease resistant BARI varieties and technical know-how were the main constraints to its production. Improved production technologies should be available to the farmers by training through Government and Non-government Organization. An in-depth economic study should be taken for the development of lathyrus.

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