Abstract:
The objectives of this paper were to explore socio-economic profile and measure
profitability analysis of date palm molasses producing households. Primary data
collection was carried out at three upazila of Jashore district along with fifteen key
queries. This research was based on field data purveyed from 75 households
following purposive sampling technique. Cobb-Douglas production function was
applied to determine the effects of premediated cost factors on molasses
commercialization. Tapping tree contract, earthen sap pot, labor wage, firewood and
marketing cost factors had significant impact on molasses turnover. Large scale
production (BCR 2.21) was explored more profitable than marginal scale (BCR
1.88). The average market prices were attained BDT 232.93/kg (large scale) and
BDT 219.90/kg (marginal scale). Almost 98% respondents privileged with nutritious
food intake and had over 80% significant impact on livelihood and societal security.
Finally, some perplexities were distinguished including adultrated molasses presence
in market, lack of efficient artisans, theft plausibility and quality date palm saps
shortage along with compatible suggestions to reincarnate such signature.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agribusiness Management,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka,
in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
AGRICULTUTAL STATISTICS
