Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify the profitability of potato growers in three
locations namely Kalai Upazilla, Khetlal Upazilla, and Akkelpur Upazilla under
Joypurhat District. Primary data was acquired from a random sample of 20 farmers in
each study location. A total of 60 farmers was included in the study. In this study, both
tabular and functional analyses were used. The study's main findings demonstrate that
potato production was profitable. The total cost, gross returns and net returns of potato
production was Tk. 173222.52, Tk. 273691 and Tk. 100468.48 per hectare respectively
in the study areas. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was 1.58, implying that 1 taka
invested in potato production yielded Tk. 1.58 in return. Potato growers faced a number
of problems, including high fertilizer and insecticide prices, lack of quality seed, and a
low price of product during the late harvesting period. The yield of potatoes could be
increased by using a new modern variety. Major recommendations include the need for
both the government and private institutions to take initiatives to assure the availability
of high-quality HYV seeds at reasonable price at farmers' doorsteps. To improve the
current situation, the government should take the necessary steps to train farmers about
the proper use of inputs through DAE personnel. The government should also take
initiatives to search for new markets for potatoes during the harvesting season so that
they can get the desirable price.
Description:
A Thesis Submitted to
The Department of Agricultural Economics,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
