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    Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices by Charland Farmers in Charfasson, Bangladesh
    Sciencedomain International ; 2023
    In:  Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International Vol. 24, No. 5 ( 2023-07-10), p. 87-97
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    In: Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Sciencedomain International, Vol. 24, No. 5 ( 2023-07-10), p. 87-97
    Abstract: The study was conducted in Charfasson upazila of Bangladesh to assess the farmers’ perception on climate change, adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices, and food security condition. The primary data were collected from 120 sample respondents through face to face interview using a pretested interview schedule. Findings revealed that the farmers of Charland exhibited extensive individual disparities in terms of their socioeconomic circumstances. Respondents identified cyclones, storm surges, sea level rise, salinity intrusion, erosion, and drought as the most significant climatic catastrophes threatening agricultural production. In order to cope with the climate change effects, respondent adopted different CSA practices such as saline tolerant rice variety, raised seedbed, planting large size amon rice seedlings, sorjan  system, agroforestry, bottle nut, low lift pump, pheromone traps, urea deep placement, mulching, seed storage, napier grass as fodder along roadside/ails, flood resistant crops, drought resistant crop varieties, organic fertilizer, pulses, sunflower, soybean, and watermelon production, respectively. Even though very few people in the study area can't afford to eat a regular meal, there is a severe lack of sufficient nutritious foods and dietary diversity. In the event of a sudden cyclone or storm surge, people are more concerned about the availability of food as they are required to evacuate to safety in shelter centers. Since rice and vegetable cultivations are major farming practices, good agricultural practices should be ensured to make these farming more climate smart and sustainable. In addition, the government's development planning can urgently include coastal embankment or dam construction and deep irrigation in coastal areas to make agricultural farming profitable and sustain food security.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2394-1073
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/jaeri/2023/v24i5545
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    Publisher: Sciencedomain International
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Farmers' Response on Field Performance of BSMRAU Developed IPSA Seem and BU Pepe1 Crop Variety
    European Open Science Publishing ; 2021
    In:  European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol. 3, No. 4 ( 2021-08-23), p. 63-70
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    In: European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, European Open Science Publishing, Vol. 3, No. 4 ( 2021-08-23), p. 63-70
    Abstract: The study was conducted to investigate the adoption of IPSA seem and BU pepe1 crop variety by the farmers in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh and Meherpur Sadar upazila of Meherpur districts, respectively in Bangladesh. In-person interviews with 80 respondents and two focus group discussions were carried out to collect data. According to study findings, the highest portion of the respondents were young aged, literate, had medium farm size, low farming experience, and organizational participation and their average annual income were Tk. 192850 and Tk. 200500 for IPSA seem and BU pepe1 growers, respectively. Extent of adoption was above fifty percent in both cases of IPSA seem and BU pepe1 whereas the extent of BU pepe1 adoption was higher than IPSA seem. Performance of IPSA seem and BU pepe1 was satisfactory to the farmers in terms of ease of handling, better marketability and adaptation to the environment, vigor, and better physical appearance. Majority of the IPSA seem and BU pepe1 respondents experienced a medium increase in crop yield while medium to high-income increase by cultivating those varieties. Majority of them had a low to moderate knowledge gap in cultivating IPSA seem and BU pepe1. The major problems faced by the farmers were pod borer infestation, common mosaic virus for IPSA seem while low germination percentage, common mosaic virus for BU pepe1. The study results showed that respondents with small farm sizes were more interested in adopting IPSA seem than others. So, engaging small farmers in cultivating IPSA seem would make this technology more available and popular among the farmers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2684-1827
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2021.3.4.333
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    Publisher: European Open Science Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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    How Does Adoption of Crop Variety Reduce the Impact of Drought in Agriculture and Mitigate Food Insecurity of Smallholder Farmers? A Case Study on BUdhan1 Rice Variety in Bangladesh
    Sciencedomain International ; 2019
    In:  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology ( 2019-03-11), p. 1-12
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    In: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Sciencedomain International, ( 2019-03-11), p. 1-12
    Abstract: Adaptation to climate change impacts in agriculture sector is a particular challenge in the coming decades. Erratic rainfall causes prolonged drought period in the north-western part of Bangladesh which hampers crop production and creates uncertainty of food security.  Adoption of drought-tolerant crop variety could be an effective strategy to overcome the challenges of food insecurity. This study examines the adoption quotient of BUdhan1 rice variety and its effect on food insecurity status of the beneficiary farmers in Gaibandha district through a questionnaire survey of 60 sampled respondents. The results reveal that respondent farmers are slowly adopting BUdhan1 rice variety although they provided positive feedback regarding its profitability and attributive characteristics. The farm holding size, knowledge, access to information sources and annual household income was positively related to changes in the adoption of BUdhan1 rice variety.  However, the productivity and economic returns from BUdhan1 influenced farmers' decision to continue or discontinue of the rice variety in the future.  Notably, the study found a very significant impact of BUdhan1 adoption in eradicating food insecurity from the study area. This study highlighted some other strengths and weaknesses of BUdhan1 rice variety that can be included in the further development, multiplication and dissemination process of this rice variety to make it more climate-smart innovation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2320-7027
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330114
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    Publication Date: 2019
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    Consumers’ Perception on Safety of Vegetables in the Urban Markets of Mymensingh City in Bangladesh
    Sciencedomain International ; 2023
    In:  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology Vol. 41, No. 4 ( 2023-03-23), p. 112-122
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    In: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Sciencedomain International, Vol. 41, No. 4 ( 2023-03-23), p. 112-122
    Abstract: The major focus of the study was to explore the safety perception of consumers towards vegetables in the urban markets of Mymensingh city in Bangladesh. The study was carried out through survey of randomly selected sixty vegetable consumers. Data were collected through face-to-face interview method using pre-tested interview schedule. Chi-square (χ√) test was employed to assess the association between socio-economic characteristics and perception towards safety of vegetables. Respondents of the study area showed remarkable individual differences in their selected socio-economic characteristics. Majority of the respondents were middle aged, having higher secondary level of education, small family size, self-employed and earns medium level annual income. Findings revealed that potato, cauliflower, ash gourd, tomato and okra were the most preferred vegetables in the study area. Majority of the respondents perceived those vegetables sold in the retail market is produced with excessive chemicals, mishandling and possess health risk. Irrespective of demographic differences, majority of the respondents agreed that vegetables in the market are not so safe for consumption. Having perceived the unsafe vegetables, majority of the respondents (78.0%) still wish to purchase vegetables from the market. Of course, safety perception of respondents influenced their decision as 22.0 percent of them denied to purchase from market in future. Hence, application of organic fertilizer with limited or no use of pesticides can be a solution to ensure safe vegetables in the market as suggested by the respondents.    
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2320-7027
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    DOI: 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41886
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    Pest Risk Analysis and Management Practices for Increasing Profitability of Lemon Production
    Sciencedomain International ; 2021
    In:  Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International ( 2021-03-20), p. 26-35
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    In: Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Sciencedomain International, ( 2021-03-20), p. 26-35
    Abstract: The study aimed at assessing the pest risk and management practices of lemon production and its profitability in Tangail district of Bangladesh. Household survey was conducted by an interview schedule from 120 lemon growers who were selected as sample respondents following a proportionate random sampling technique. Lemon butterfly and dieback disease were identified as important problems in lemon cultivation. Lemon butterfly was found with the highest infestation in Elachi lemon (70.0%) and Kagozi lemon (57.0%). Dieback disease was found with the highest infestation rate of 49.3% in Elachi lemon, 38.0% in Kagozi lemon, and 33.3% in Sakara-2 variety. Almost 82.5 percent of the respondents had medium to high adoption of pest management practices. The adoption of pest management practices was positively related to the profitability of lemon cultivation. However, there is further scope to make pest management practices sustainable by enhancing the adoption of biological, cultural, and mechanical approaches.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2394-1073
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i130181
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    Influences of Socio-economic Factors on Lemon Pest Management Practices in Tangail District of Bangladesh
    Sciencedomain International ; 2021
    In:  South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics ( 2021-05-05), p. 59-67
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    In: South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Sciencedomain International, ( 2021-05-05), p. 59-67
    Abstract: Aims: The main objective of the study was to explore the influences of socio-demographic factors of lemon cultivators on accepting pest management practices. Study Design: A total of 120 lemon growers of the Tangail district were selected as samples following the proportionate random sampling technique. Primary data were collected from sampled respondents using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire by face-to-face interview. Results and Discussion: Findings indicate that majority of the respondents were middle-aged (69.2%), having a secondary level of education (47.5%), small farm size (73.3%), medium family size (57.5%), and medium use of information sources (74.2%). Farmers use chemical, mechanical, and cultural pest management practices, with the majority of respondents had a moderate degree of adoption. Education, annual family income, contact with the source of information, and organizational participation of the respondents showed positive significant relationships with their adoption of pest management practices. High input price, low market price of the product, disease, and pest attack was identified as the major problems faced by the lemon growers. Conclusion: Adoption of pest management practices significantly influenced by socio-economic factors of lemon growers. Hence, agricultural extension agents should step forward to work with different groups of farmers for raising their knowledge of integrated pest control and improve expertise in lemon cultivation. Furthermore, the government should take the requisite steps to address issues such as high production costs, low commodity prices, and disease and pest infestation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2581-821X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/sajsse/2021/v10i330267
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    Adoption of recommended potato (Solanum tuberosum) production technologies by the potato growers of some selected areas of Bangladesh
    Bangladesh Academy of Sciences ; 2014
    In:  Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2014-08-22), p. 79-92
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    In: Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2014-08-22), p. 79-92
    Abstract: The main objective of this study was to determine the extent of adoption of improved potato production technologies by the potato growers. Data were collected from 231 potato growers of three highly concentrated potato growing Upazilas, namely Pirgachha (Rangpur), Munshiganj Sadar (Munshiganj), and Shibganj (Bogra) during October 2010 to February 2011. The potato growers showed marked individual differences in their socio-economic characteristics and majority of them belonged to middle age category having small family size, primary level of education, small farm size, medium innovativeness, and medium contact with extension personnel. The study revealed that highest proportion of the respondents in Munshiganj Sadar belonged to high adoption category in case of BARI recommended potato variety (72.6%), optimum planting time (87.7%), use of balanced fertilizers (45.2%), whereas medium adoption categories were found in quality potato seed (52.1%), proper seed size (47.9%), fertilizer application methods (71.2%), optimum irrigation (89%), earthing up (84.9%), plant protection (74%), and low adoption categories were found in maintaining proper spacing (42.5%). In Pirganj of Rangpur, highest proportion of the respondents belonged to high adoption category in case of BARI recommended potato variety (77%), optimum planting time (83.8%), whereas medium adoption categories were found in the use of quality potato seed (64.9%), balanced fertilizer (43.2%), proper seed size (52.7%), fertilizer application methods (87.8%), optimum irrigation (97.3%), earthing up (86.5%), plant protection (93.2%), and low adoption categories were found in maintaining proper spacing (64.9%). In Shibganj of Bogra, highest proportion of the respondents were found in high adoption category in case of BARI recommended potato variety (75%), optimum planting time (86.9%), whereas medium adoption categories were found in use of quality potato seed (52.4%), balanced fertilizers (47.6%), fertilizer application methods (78.6%), optimum irrigation (95.2%), earthing up (88.1%), plant protection (76.2%), and low adoption categories were found in maintaining proper spacing (59.5%) and proper seed size (57.1%). The study also revealed that highest (53.4%) proportion of the respondents in Munshiganj Sadar belonged to high potato yield (above 29 ton/ha) farmer category while medium potato yield (between 19 to 29 t/ha) category were found in other two areas i.e., Shibganj (58.80%) and Pirgachha (79.50%). Education, farm size, subsistence pressure, annual income, contact with the sources of information, farming experience, attitude, and knowledge on potato production showed significant positive relationship with adoption of improved potato production technologies. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i1.20145 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(1): 79-92, March 2014
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2408-8293 , 0258-7122
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v39i1.20145
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    Publisher: Bangladesh Academy of Sciences
    Publication Date: 2014
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    Factors driving the adoption of organic tea farming in the northern region of Bangladesh
    Elsevier BV ; 2023
    In:  Research in Globalization Vol. 7 ( 2023-12), p. 100145-
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    In: Research in Globalization, Elsevier BV, Vol. 7 ( 2023-12), p. 100145-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2590-051X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resglo.2023.100145
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Mapping integrated vulnerability of coastal agricultural livelihood to climate change in Bangladesh: Implications for spatial adaptation planning
    Elsevier BV ; 2022
    In:  Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Vol. 125 ( 2022-02), p. 103080-
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    In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, Elsevier BV, Vol. 125 ( 2022-02), p. 103080-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1474-7065
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2021.103080
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Utilization of ICTs in Agricultural Marketing Information Delivery in Charland of Bangladesh
    Sciencedomain International ; 2021
    In:  Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies ( 2021-01-27), p. 10-20
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    In: Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Sciencedomain International, ( 2021-01-27), p. 10-20
    Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a significant role in delivering agricultural marketing information to the door-steps of the agrarian community for effectively managing the farming practices and getting maximum profitability. However, the agrarian community in the rural areas, particularly in the Charland areas are yet to exploit this opportunity. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the status of ICT’s utilization in receiving agricultural marketing information in a selected Charland area of Bangladesh. The study was descriptive and diagnostic type research, conducted through primary data collection from the 120 farmers by a face to face interview technique. Findings revealed that almost 60% of the sampled respondents seek information related to agricultural marketing.  Although a significant number of the farmers had access to different ICT tools such as mobile phones, radio, and television, the majority of them depends on peer-group farmers and the union digital center as the key sources of marketing-related information. Nonetheless, 26.58% of ownership farmers utilized ICTs for getting agricultural marketing information. Low access to electricity connection and their interrupted supply, lack of sales and customer delivery center for ICT-based tools in the rural areas, and insufficient training and awareness building initiatives are major challenges for effective utilization of ICTs by the rural Charland farmers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2581-6268
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2021/v14i230350
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    Publisher: Sciencedomain International
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