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Profitability Analysis of a Four Crop Based Cropping Pattern in Bogura Region of Bangladesh

Md. Tanbir Hasan
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, OFRD, Bogura-5800, Bangladesh

Md. Shahidul Alam
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, OFRD, Bogura-5800, Bangladesh.

Md. Zulfikar Haider Prodhan,
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, TCRSC, Bogura-5800, Bangladesh.

Md. Monowarul Islam Chowdhury
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, OFRD, Shampur, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

Md. Aminul Islam
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, OFRD, Bogura-5800, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Farmers in the Bogura region benefit significantly from the systematic use of crop rotation. The experiment was performed at the Shibganj, Bogura, in 2015-16 and 2016-17 to create a potato-Boro-radish-T. Aman rice crop sequence that would compete with the potato-Boro-T. Aman rice crop sequence. Primary objectives of the experiment were to determine the cost of producing enhanced Potato-Boro-Radish-T. Aman rice and compare it to current potato-boro-t. aman rice. There were two patterns: Current Cropping Pattern Potato (BARI Alu-8)-Boro (BRRI dhan 28)-T. Aman (BRRI dhan-49) and Alternative Cropping Pattern Potato (BARI Alu-25)- Boro (BRRI dhan 28) -Radish (Rocky)-T. Aman (BRRI dhan-57). The research revealed that an alternative cropping pattern required average crop duration of 315 days to complete one cycle in a year, implying that a four multiple cropping sequence was economically viable to replace the current cropping pattern. In terms of mean REY, the total grain/tuber yield was 42.80 t/ha/year, which was 66% greater than the current pattern (25.76 t/ha/year). The overall production efficiency (185.14 kg/ha/day), usage of land (86.16%), and engagement in the population (660 man-days/ha/year) of the alternative cropping pattern were 45, 7, and 41% higher, respectively, than the current cropping pattern. Alternative cropping patterns had the gross benefit of 274911 Tk./ha/year, indicating that they were sparingly sustainable. The alternative crop sequence also improved crop strength, growers' real understanding, technique, profits, and engagement. Furthermore, by trying to incorporate T. aman straw into soil with an alternative cropping pattern, it promotes soil health. As a result, farmers in Bangladesh's Bogura region may employ a different planting pattern on their variable land in order to boost production and profitability while also creating jobs.

Keywords: Crop sequence, Crop rotation, Level of Productivity, Rice comparable yield, Usage of land.

Location: Bogura Region of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2015

End Date: 00-00-2017

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Cropping pattern

Objectives:

The objective of the research was to examine a multiple cropping pattern to a three-crop cropping style.

Methodology:

During the cropping cycles of 2015-16 and 2016-17, the trial was conducted in the farmers' fields of the Shibganj, Bogura. Before and after the two cycles of the experiment, soil samples were collected from 0-15 cm depth to establish benchmark and post soil characteristics, respectively. As part of SRDI's soil analysis, separate soil samples were air dried, pulverized, and examined.

The experiment was designed in a block format to ensure that all activities occurred in the correct order. In each of the six farmers' cropping patterns, there were two one-hectare blocks. Potato was the alternative cropping pattern used on one block. Potato (BARI Alu-25)-Boro (BRRI dhan-28)- Radish (Rocky)-T. Aman (BRRI dhan-57) was bred against an existing pattern. Potato (BARI Alu-8)-Boro (BRRI dhan 28)-T.Aman (BRRI dhan-49).

The trial began with the cultivation of potatoes in both alternative and current cropping patterns. Rice seedlings were transplanted 20×15 cm apart, and potato seeds were sown in rows. Following best management practices, entirely fertilizers were treated twice, once as a base and once as a top dressing. Stem borer and sheath blight were found in some Boro and T. Aman rice plots. Folicur was applied at a rate of 0.5 ml/L to regulator sheath blight, and Virtaklo 40 WG was applied at a rate of 1.5g/10L to control stem borer. To control late blight disease, Acrobat MZ @ 2 g/L was sprayed on the potato, and Tido 20 SL (0.5 ml/L) was covered on the potato to control aphids and jassid. All enhanced and farmer-specific field operations and management techniques were carefully monitored, and data was gathered to assess agro-economic performance. 1m2 of each block was sampled for data on product and by-product yields.

Cropping patterns' agronomic performance was calculated, including Usage of land, Level of Productivity, and Rice comparable yield.

D. Analysis of the Profitability Economic guides such as total variable cost and gross return were also computed using product market prices. Using regular data from two crop circle, the financial evaluation of two cropping patterns was carried out. The taka value of the product and by-product per hectare was used to calculate the gross return. For different agricultural production processes and inputs, the total flexible rate of various collects was estimated using taka per hectare. To compare the benefits, fractional budgeting was utilized. The advantage was determined by subtracting the entire economic difficulty from the total economic benefit.

Source of Information: European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol 3 | Issue 6 | November 2021

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2021.3.6.387

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Achievement/Findings:

In this study, we evaluated the productivity level of a Potato-Boro-Radish-T. Aman rice cropping arrangement related to conventional crop production. After two cycles, the soil was also examined. The pH of the soil was somewhat higher than the starting value, but the organic content decreased due to the cropping pattern of four crops. The average crop length for alternative cropping patterns was 315 days, suggesting that four crop cropping patterns are economically sustainable as a replacement for current cropping patterns. In terms of mean REY, total grain/tuber yield was 42.80 t/ha/year, which was 66% higher than the previous pattern (25.76 t/ha/year). The overall average production efficiency (185.14 kg/ha/day) of the alterative cropping pattern, land use efficiency (86.16%), and labour employment (660 man-days/ha/year) of the alterative cropping pattern were 45%, 7%, and 41% higher, respectively, then the current cropping pattern. Alternate farming patterns had a net economic benefit of 274911 Tk./ha/ year, suggesting that they were commercially feasible. The alternating cropping pattern also improved crop productivity, farmer knowledge, capacity, income, and employment. Farmers in the Bogura zone will benefit from better crop output per unit of ensuring food security. Additionally, it promotes soil health by incorporating Boro straw into soils with an alternate cropping pattern. Thus, it can be concluded that alternate cropping patterns benefit farmers in the Bogura region by providing a higher economic return. However, in this pattern, a strong marketing capability, particularly for radish, is critical.

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