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Economics of Production of Selected Exportable Vegetables and Factors Affecting Their Production in Bangladesh

Md. Sirajul Islam
Senior Policy Officer
Senior Policy Officer (Deputy Secretary), Bangladesh Agribusiness Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture, 22 Manik Mia Avenue, Schech Bhaban, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.

G. A. Bright
Principal Social Survey Research Officer
Principal Social Survey Research Officer, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

M. A. Monayem Miah
Senior Scientific Officer
Senior Scientific Officer, Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted at the districts namely Rangpur, Comilla, Tangail, and Narshingdi during 2003 for estimating the profitability of exportable vegetables production and identifying the factors influencing their production. The vegetables were French bean (FB), yard long bean (YLB) and bitter gourd MG). In total, 224 purposively selected vegetable farmers were interviewed for collecting. The study revealed that the commercial production of above vegetables was profitable both on cash cost and full cost basis. Per acre net returns for FB, YLB and BG were Tk. 8,107, Tk. 13,117 and Tk. 22,344 on full cost respectively. The estimated BCR for FB, YLB and BG were 1.22, 1.36, and 1.63 on full cost respectively. The output elasticity of land preparation, seed, manure & fertilizer, irrigation, and farm size were positive and significant implying that vegetable production could be increased through balanced application of inputs.

Keywords: Economics, Production, Exportable vegetables

Location: Rangpur, Comilla, Tangail, and Narshingdi

Start Date: 00-06-2003

End Date: 00-12-2003

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: French bean, Yard long bean, Bitter gourd

Objectives:

(i) To determine the profitability of production of selected exportable vegetables, namely, FB, YLB and BG in Bangladesh and the factors affecting their production.

(ii) To suggest appropriate policies that would encourage and expand the production of vegetables, contributing to the national economy of Bangladesh

Methodology:

Data and Sources: Cross sectional data relating to the production of selected exportable vegetables like FB, YLB and BG were used in this study. For collecting primary data, a field survey was carried out among purposively selected vegetable farmers. In selecting study areas, geographical stratification was used focusing on the horticultural crops growing areas of Bangladesh. Based on secondary information, discussion with the official of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), and the production status of the sample vegetables, the four districts, namely, Rangpur, Comilla, Tangail, and Narshingdi were chosen for this study. A total of 224 exporting vegetable farmers were interviewed for gathering primary data using four types of pre-tested interview schedules during June-December, 2003. Analytical Procedure The collected data were edited, summarized and tabulated for fulfilling the objectives of the study. The profitability of sample vegetable cultivation was estimated through financial analysis using price data of the year of 2002-2003. Financial analysis was carried out based on farmers' categories, viz. large, medium, small and marginal. Cost and return analysis was carried out based on both cash cost and full cost.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Agric. Econs XXX, 1 (2007) 79-93

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Achievement/Findings:

The study revealed that the commercial production of above vegetables was profitable both on cash cost and full cost basis. Per acre net returns for FB, YLB and BG were Tk. 8,107, Tk. 13,117 and Tk. 22,344 on full cost respectively. The estimated BCR for FB, YLB and BG were 1.22, 1.36, and 1.63 on full cost respectively. The output elasticity of land preparation, seed, manure & fertilizer, irrigation, and farm size were positive and significant implying that vegetable production could be increased through balanced application of inputs.

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