http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/5045 2026-04-18T21:15:53Z http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/5052 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF GHEE IN THE PABNA DISTRICT OF BANGLADESH MAHFUZ, CHOW. MD. SWAPNIL This thesis conducts a comprehensive value chain analysis of the Ghee industry. It explores the various stages involved in the production, processing, and distribution of Ghee, identifying key activities and actors along the chain. The study assesses the value added at each stage and examines the efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability of the Ghee value chain. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the industry's dynamics and highlight potential areas for improvement and innovation. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and businesses aiming to enhance the value chain of Ghee. Faridpur, Bhangura and Chatmohar Upazila of Pabna district were selected for the study based on the intensive production of milk value-added milk products. A simple random sampling technique was used for collecting data from 60 Ghee Producers, 20 wholesalers, 20 Online Traders and 20 Retailers grand total of 120 respondents by using a structured interview schedule. Tabular analysis and the OLS model were used for the analysis purpose. The Ghee producer’s TVC (per kg) was about Tk.1546.78, average revenue (Per kg) was about Tk.1690.42, Average Profit (Tk/Kg) was about Tk. 143.63 and maintaining the Avg. BCR of 1.086501. The Wholesaler’s Total Cost (Tk/Kg) was 874.43, Profit (Tk/Kg) was 48.90 and the BCR was 1.06. Online Traders' Total Cost (Tk/Kg) was 1014.20, the Profit (Tk/Kg) was 159.05 and the BCR was 1.15822. The Retailer’s Total Cost (Tk/Kg) was 883.90, Profit (Tk/Kg) was 100.85 and the BCR was 1.114159. The number of total employees and BCR had a positive relationship with the Yearly Profit. Occupation (Other Jobs), To Whom Do They Sell Their Products (Other Manufacturers), Occupation (Ghee Producer), Ownership Type (Others), Education Level etc. had a negative significant relationship with the Yearly Profit. Ghee producers and other respondents faced various problems. Most of them are capital shortages, transportation problems, lack of proper roads, inconsistency of demand, inconsistent supply of raw materials, lack of skilled Labor, and local tolls (Chanda) etc. Some various solutions were expressed by the respondents including loan facilities, Govt. intervention, marketing, training facilities, law and order, public awareness etc. A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207 In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/5051 OMPARATIVE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF TWO JUTE VARIETIES IN FARIDPUR DISTRICT OF BANGLADESH Rashid, Sharmin The jute industry has played an important role in the national economy at different times despite facing several problems. Jute is one of the most versatile natural fibers that has been used in raw materials for packaging, textiles, non- textile, construction and agricultural sectors. This study will provide core information on the profitability of two jute varieties (Robi-1 & JRO 524) in Faridpur district. Some economic investigations have conducted on the two jute varieties to identify which variety is more profitable. In total, 100 jute farmers and 60 jute traders were selected purposively for the study. Two villages from bhangga Upazila were purposively selected for this study. Primary data were collected using a face-to-face interviewing method. A structured interview schedule with both closed and open form questions was prepared. Primary data were collected during February to March 2022 through field survey. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Major market actors of jute were farmers, Faria, Bepari, Aratdar, Kutcha baler and Pucca baler in the study area. The result of the study showed that, total cost of producing Robi-1 jute production was found Tk. 94791.78/ha and net revenue from Robi-1 was Tk.91373.84/ha. Total cost of producing JRO 524 jute production was found Tk. 96311.05/ha and net revenue from JRO 524was Tk. 207913.13/ha.The average total profit was found tk. 79.79, tk 10.38, tk 33.51, tk 50.26, and tk 63.47for Faria, Bepari , Aratdar, Kutcha baler and Pucca baler respectively. The study identified that producing JRO 524 jute variety is more profitable than Robi-1 jute variety for farmers in Faridpur district. The study found that the major problem of jute production was high interest rate and farmers need capital with low interest rate. A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE(MS) IN AGRIBUSINESS & MARKETING 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/5050 MARKETING MARGIN ANALYSIS OF POTATO VALUE CHAIN ACTORS IN SOME SELECTED AREAS OF JAMALPUR DISTRICT NISHI, SUMAIA YEASMIN Potato contributes significantly to the food security and income of Bangladeshi farmers. It is a valuable vegetable both commercially and nutritionally in the world, as well as in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the potato value chain is not well organized. The study was carried out to Assess marketing margin of value chain actors in a selected area of Bangladesh's Jamalpur district. It’s an attempt to assess the existing potato value chain with the help of primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from the potato growing area of Dewanganj and Bakhshiganj upazila of Jamalpur district. Potato value chain actors were selected from both the upazilas. Fifty farmers, twenty traders, twenty consumers, and one cold storage owner were selected through simple random sampling, purposive sampling, and simple random sampling procedures, respectively. Simple descriptive methods were used to analyze the data. The primary data were collected through the direct interview method with the help of pretested questionnaires during the month of July 2022 to January 2023. In the production and marketing system of potatoes, many value chain actors were involved such as farmers, wholesalers, retailers, and cold storage owners. Marketing of potato produced in both Upazila was moved from the hands of producers to the hands of consumers through four separate chains. This study shows that highest sales price per 100kg of potato received by retailer of dewanganj and Bakhsiganj was Tk.2100.00 and Tk. 2050 respectively and the lowest sales price was received by farmer dewanganj and Bakhsiganj Tk.1400.00 and Tk. 1350.00. Additionally, value addition in Dewanganj Upazila by the farmer, retailer and wholesaler was 32.64%, 20.00% and 25.00% respectively and value addition in Bakhshiganj Upazila by the farmer, retailer and wholesaler was 31.32%, 17.14% and 29.63% respectively. The current study discovered some weaknesses in the existing potato production and marketing system. Potato growers did not receive a fair price due to a lack of economic storage facilities, the presence of stronger middlemen, inefficient transportation facilities, a lack of proper marketing information, and the farmers' urgent need for money immediately following the potato harvesting period. Based on the findings of the current study, it was recommended that institutional credit, timely input supply, the use of modern production and postharvest technologies, and price stability be ensured, in addition to the provision of storage, transport, and market facilities. A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/5049 ANALYSIS OF PROFITABILITY AND EXISTING MARKETING CHANNEL OF BORO RICE IN BANGLADESH: STUDY BASED ON SELECTED AREAS OF SHERPUR DISTRICT MIA, SHAMIM This study was undertaken to assess the comparative profitability and existing marketing channels of boro rice production in Bangladesh. Sherpur district were selected as these are the surplus rice producing area and it was assumed that as rice is a homogeneous product so rice price moves in similar way in the whole country by excluding the transfer costs from one place to another and the findings will provide and insight about the rice market although the sampling population was very low (only 180 from different rice marketing channels including the grower’s from the study areas). A total of 80 Boro producing farmers, taking 40 from each Upazila (Sreebardi and Sherpur sadar) were selected for the study. Again, a total of 100 intermediaries, taking 50 from each Upazila (Sreebardi and Sherpur sadar) such as Faria, Bepari, Arathdar, miller, and retailer were selected for this study. Survey data were collected using structured questionnaire in 2021. Tabular technique and statistical analysis were done to achieve the objectives of the study. The major findings of the study were that the cultivation of boro rice was profitable from the view point of farmers and the marketing personnels. The net margins or profits of Faria, Bepari, miller, Arathdar and retailer were estimated at Tk. 20.25, Tk.15.00, Tk. 24.25, Tk. 20.00 and Tk. 64.00 per quintal respectively. Retailer received the highest net margin of Tk. 64.00 per quintal followed by miller, wholesaler and Bepari. The lowest marketing cost might be the possible reason for the highest net margin of the retailers. Per hectare benefit cost ratio (BCR) of Boro cultivation was 1.52 was achieved by the boro rice farmers of Sherpur District Because of intensive care of land and quickly identified disease infestation and took measurable action and reduced damages. For this reason Boro farmer’s production rate was higher. Among the intermediaries, Retailer’s net marketing margin were the highest. The study also showed that farmers producing boro rice faced some problems, mainly related to production and marketing of the crops. It may be concluded that the farmers should be encouraged to grow more boro rice as a means of increasing farm income through diversification of crop production in the area under study. 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 (MS) IN AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z