Abstract:
The present study was carried out at three unions of Netrokona Sadar to identify the
different types of jackfruit-based Agroforestry systems, the value-added products of
jackfruit and the problems faced by the respondents. A simple random sampling technique
was adopted to collect the necessary information through a structured questionnaire from
60 respondents during January to December 2020. Based on crop condition, a total of 4
jackfruit-based agroforestry systems were identified and the highest net return (74800 Tk.
/ ha) and BCR 2.01 was obtained from the Jackfruit-Rice based Agroforestry system. The
discounted benefit cost ratio (1.26) and the internal rate of return (41.91%) clearly indicated
that Jackfruit-based agroforestry system was productive and profitable for this region.
About 60% respondents have no knowledge about value added product of Jackfruit, 56%
respondents identified traditional methods of processing and 56% respondents identified
no standard post-harvest handling practices as problem of value addition in jackfruit. Most
of the farmers (65%) identified high price of inputs and 63.33% respondents identified
inadequate storage facilities as problems faced by them. Therefore, a standard post-harvest
handling practices and value addition is needed for improving economic potentiality of
jackfruit.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agriculture,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka,
in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)
IN
AGROFORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
