Abstract:
In Bangladesh, banana is a significant perishable multifunctional food crop. It is
nutrient-dense, readily digested, high in carbohydrate and minerals, and has more
calories than potatoes. The agriculture sector contributed about 13.35 percent to Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) in FY 2019-20, with the crops sub-sector contributing
approximately 6.76 percent to the agricultural sector's overall Gross Domestic Product.
The general purpose of this research was to determine the profitability of banana
cultivation by examining the sociodemographic profile of banana farmers. The district
of Gazipur was chosen for the research due to its considerable banana cultivation.
Through an interview schedule, data were gathered from 60 sample farmers using a
simple random sampling approach. After analyzing the data, it was determined that the
net return is Tk. Tk. 118932.30. Average total cost of banana cultivation were estimated
to be Tk. 86330.70 per hectare. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) for banana cultivation
was determined to be 2.38. While the regression coefficients for labor cost (X
1
), Urea
cost (X
3
), and MoP cost (X
5
) were all positive, and mechanical power cost (X
7
) were
all negative and significant at various levels of significance. The coefficients for cost
of sucker (X
2
), the cost of TSP (X
4
) and irrigation cost (X
6
) were determined to be
insignificant in relation to the return on banana cultivation. The positive indication
shows that the return on bananas can be enhanced by raising labor costs, urea costs, and
MoP costs, while the negative sign suggests that the return on bananas may be
decreased by lowering irrigation and mechanical power costs As a result, it was
discovered that banana cultivation was very lucrative. Additionally, this research
highlighted a number of problems and constrains related with banana cultivation. These
were classified as economic, technological, social, and marketing problems and needs
attention of the appropriate authority.
Description:
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
IN
DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY STUDIES
