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Adoption and Profitability of BARI Released Potato Varieties at Farm Level in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

M.A. Haque
Principal Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

M. A. Monayem Miah
Senior Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Division, BAR,I Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

S. Hossain
Chief Scientific Officer
Agricultural Economics Section, HRC, BARI Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study assessed the level of adoption and profitability of BARI released potato varieties at farm level. Data were collected from 150 randomly selected potato farmers from Munshigonj, Bogra and Comilla district. The results indicated that 48% potato areas were covered by diamant variety, 16% by cardinal, 22% by granola, and the rest 14% areas were covered by binella, asterix, provento, felsina, multa and hira. The cost of BARI released potato cultivation was Tk 2,10,629 and Tk 1,84,135 per hectare on full cost and variable cost basis. The major share of total cost was for seed (42%) followed by fertilizer (21%) and human labour (14%). The average yield of potato was 26 t/ha with gross margin of Tk 1,51,003 per hectare. The net return of potato cultivation was Tk 1,24,509 per hectare. The benefit cost ratios were 1.59 and 1.82 on full cost and variable cost basis. Human labour, land preparation, seed, and irrigation had positive and significant effect on potato production. Non-availability of HYV seed at proper time, lack of technical knowledge, high price of seed and fertilizer, infestation of insect and diseases, and lack of storage facilities were the major problems of potato production.

Keywords: Adoption, Profitability, Potato varieties

Location: Munshigong, Bogra and Comilla district

Start Date: 00-00-2009

End Date: 00-00-2010

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Adoption of technology

Objectives:

i. To know the level of adoption of BARI released potato varieties at farm level

ii. To estimate the profitability of BARI released potato varieties

iii. To evaluate the farmers attitude towards the cultivation of BARI released potato varieties

iv. To identify the socio- economic constraints of BARI released potato varieties at farm level.

Methodology:

The present study was conducted in Sadar Upazila under Munshigonj district, Shipgonj Upazila under Bogra district and Chandina Upazila under Comilla district during 2009-2010. A complete list of potato growers were collected from the study areas, and finally a total of 150 potato farmers taking 50 farmers from each area were selected by random sampling technique. Data were collected by survey method with the help of pre-tested interview schedule for the period of 2008-2009.The collected data were edited, summarized, tabulated and analyzed to fulfill the objectives of the study. Tabular method of analysis using different statistical tools was used in presenting the results of the study. Both fixed cost and variable cost were taken into account in calculating cost of potato cultivation. Land use cost was calculated on the basis of existing lease value of land. Irrespective of potato varieties, the profitability of potato production was examined on the basis of gross margin, net return and benefit cost analysis. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to estimate the contribution of factors to potato production.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report, Agricultural Economics Division, BARI

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Achievement/Findings:

The farmers in the study areas adopted BARI released potato varieties such as diamant, cardinal, binella, asteris, granola, provento, felsina, multa and hira. On an average 48%, 16% and 22% potato areas were covered by diamant, cardinal and granola variety and the rest 14% areas were covered by binella, asterix, provento, felsina, multa and hira. It was also observed that area covered by different varieties of potato varied from location to location. About 88% potato areas in Munshigonj, 13% in Bogra and 42% in Comilla were covered by diamant variety, whereas 65% potato areas in Bogra were covered by granola .The cost of potato cultivation was estimated to be Tk 2,10,629 and Tk 1,84,135 per hectare on total cost and variable cost basis, respectively. The major share in total cost was seed (42%), followed by chemical fertilizers (21%) and human labour (14%). The yield of potato was 26 ton per hectare which was higher than the national average yield (15.43 t/ha) (BBS, 2008). The gross return and gross margin of potato cultivation were Tk 335138 and Tk.1,51,003 per hectare, respectively. The net return of potato cultivation was Tk 1,24,509 per hectare. The benefit cost ratios were 1.59 and 1.82 on full cost and variable cost basis. Human labour, land preparation, seed, and irrigation had positive and significant effect on potato production. Non-availability of HYV seed at proper time, lack of technical knowledge, high price of seed and fertilizer, infestation of insect and diseases, and lack of storage facilities were the major problems of potato production.

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