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2024-03-29T11:33:21ZLIVELIHOOD AND ADOPTION DETERMINANTS OF DROUGHT TOLERANCE RICE VARIETIES IN NORTHWESTERN AREAS OF BANGLADESH
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LIVELIHOOD AND ADOPTION DETERMINANTS OF DROUGHT TOLERANCE RICE VARIETIES IN NORTHWESTERN AREAS OF BANGLADESH
MIM, JULIA SULTANA
Food insecurity in Bangladesh is exacerbated by the vulnerability of the country's rice
industry to climate-related risks like drought. Adoption of rice types resistant to drought
can significantly boost output, the availability of food grains, and income. The objective of
this study was to identify the adoption determinants of drought tolerance rice variety and
to compare the livelihood status between drought tolerance rice variety adopter and nonadopter.
I
received
data
from
SAURES
where
120
rice
farmers
from
Rajshahi
and
Natore
district
were chosen randomly to achieve these goals were questioned. The total sample
was separated into two groups: adopters, and non-adopters. Binary Logistic Regression
Model identifies factors affecting the adoption of drought tolerance rice varieties, where
experience, training on drought tolerance rice variety, extension contact, and knowledge of
drought tolerance rice variety have a positive impact and significant at 1%, 5% and 10%
level, while age has a negative impact on adoption. Finally, the study compares the
livelihood components of adopter and non-adopter farmers and finds that natural, physical,
and financial capital are higher for adopters, while human and social capital are higher for
non-adopters. The overall livelihood index for drought tolerance rice varieties growers
(0.62) was higher for non-adopter compared to adopter (0.61). The adoption of droughttolerant
rice varieties was impacted by four key variables had positive impact, while age
had a negative impact. Adopters had higher natural, physical, and financial capital whereas
non-adopters had higher human and social capital.
A thesis submitted to
The Department of Management and Finance, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University,
Dhaka-1207
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZIMPACT OF MICROCREDIT IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN BANGLADESH
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IMPACT OF MICROCREDIT IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN BANGLADESH
TOMA, NAWSHIN SHAHARIN
The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of microcredit on the food
security status of rural households in Bangladesh. Primary data was collected from
Comilla and Chandpur districts of Bangladesh due to availability of microcredit
borrowers. Data were collected purposively from 200 respondents through face-to-face
interviews during January to June, 2022. Descriptive and econometric models were
used to analyzed the data. Probit regression model, Food Consumption Score (FCS)
and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) technique were used to obtain the objectives of
the study. Probit regression model was used to assess the factors influencing access to
microcredit. FCS method was used to assess the food security status of microcredit
borrowers and non-borrowers and PSM was used to evaluate the impact of microcredit
in enhancing food security of rural households. The findings indicated that gender, age,
agricultural land, family, household size, non-farm income source of household and
training influence access to microcredit positively, in opposite education, occupation,
earning member and annual income influenced access to microcredit negatively
whereas gender, age, land, family, household size, non-farm income, annual income
and training were significant at 5% level of significance and education, occupation,
earning member, training were significant at 1% level of significance. The results also
revealed that there is a significant difference of FCS with 1% level of significance
between microcredit borrowers and non-borrowers and FCS is higher for nonborrowers
compared
to
borrowers.
The
PSM
result
revealed
that
microcredit
program
has
reduced
the
food
security
status
of
the
borrowers
by
17.564
and
6.04
unit
based
on
Nearest
Neighbor (NN) and Radius matching method. Inadequate credit availability
and inefficient credit utilization could be the cause. The study suggests that microcredit
program should be design to promote sustainable livelihood of rural households and
regular monitoring and evaluation are essential to assess the impact on food security.
In addition, it is recommended that microcredit intervention with social support
programs can have a holistic impact on improving food security and well-being of rural
households.
A Thesis
Submitted to the Department of Management and Finance,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in
partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZCOMPARATIVE PROFITABILITY OF SALT TOLERANT RICE VARIETY ADOPTERS AND NON-ADOPTERS IN THE COASTAL AREAS OF BANGLADESH
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COMPARATIVE PROFITABILITY OF SALT TOLERANT RICE VARIETY ADOPTERS AND NON-ADOPTERS IN THE COASTAL AREAS OF BANGLADESH
RIMA, SHIRMIN AKTER
The objectives of this study were to determine the socio-economic characteristics of the
respondents and to determine the comparative profitability between adopters and nonadopters.
Data were collected from randomly selected 150 farmers who were adopted salt
tolerant rice variety and those who did not adopt via pre-tested interview schedule during
August 26 to September 20, 2021. In this study, profitability analysis was done to achieve the
objectives of the study. From this study, it was estimated that the average per hectare cost for
salt tolerant rice variety and other local rice variety production was Tk. 125368 and Tk.
104585 respectively. Per hectare gross return of adopter of salt tolerant rice varieties and nonadopter
of
other
local
varieties
were
Tk.
137380
and
Tk.
121478,
respectively.
Therefore,
per
hectare
average cost as well as gross return of adopter was higher than that of non-adopter.
Average per hectare net return received by non-adopting farmers was Tk. 16893 and it was
higher in case of adopter (Tk. 12012). In the study area, the average yield of local rice
varieties (5.45 ton / hectare) was higher than salt tolerant rice varieties (4.92 ton / hectare).
The undiscounted benefit cost ratio (BCR) was higher for local variety growers compare to
salt tolerant variety growers. Results also revealed that most of the farmers are not using the
recommended technologies regarding input usage and agronomic practices. Shattering
problem, low rainfall, irrigation facility, cost on irrigation, natural calamities were the major
problems faced by the farmers in cultivating salt tolerant rice variety. Proper extensions
activities are needed to disseminate salt tolerant rice variety to bring the uncultivated areas
under rigorous cultivation for ensure a better livelihood on the coastal farmers.
A Thesis
Submitted to the Department of Management and Finance,
Dr. Md. Sadique Rahman
Professor
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in
partial fulfillment of the requirements
Dept. of Management and Finance
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
Supervisor
ii
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZA STUDY ON FACTOR AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SIRAJGANJ
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A STUDY ON FACTOR AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SIRAJGANJ
WAHID, NUSAIBA
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is the management of agricultural and horticultural
pests that minimizes the use of chemicals and emphasizes natural and low-toxicity
methods. The objectives of the study were to assess the socio-economic profile of the
farmers and identifies the factors affecting the adoption of IPM. Primary Data were
collected from 100 farmers of 6 village from Sirajganj district. Data were collected
between 1 to 17 March 2021 through face-to-face interview. Descriptive statistics and
Logistic Regression were employed for the analysis. About 59.41% of farmers partially
adopted IPM practices, while only 24.75% of them fully adopted the IPM. About
15.84% of the farmers did not adopt IPM practices. Knowledge on IPM, experience,
age, family size were key determinants of the adoption of IPM. To increase the adoption
of IPM, the policy makers could invest on improving the facility of training (e.g. farmers
field schools) and enhancing the knowledge of the farmers and ensuring the availability of
IPM practices can also play a vital role in adoption.
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agribusiness Management
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in
partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)
IN
MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z