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Status of Greenhouse Cultivation in Bangladesh: Focusing on Vegetable and Floriculture Production

CK Saha
Assistant Professor
Department of Farm Power and MachineryBangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

AS Sarker
M.S. Student
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

MM Alam
Professor
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

MA Rabbani
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Greenhouse technology has been in use for crop production in varying degrees all over the world. Limited numbers of greenhouse are being used in Bangladesh. However, no qualitative study has been dine to assess the present state of greenhouse production system in Bangladesh. In this study and attempt has been made to assess the present status of greenhouse production system in Bangladesh along with its prospects and problems. The study area and sample units were selected based on the availability of greenhouse. Data were collected through interview of respondents by pre-tested questionnaire. However, secondary data were also used in this piece of research. The greenhouses are used by the farmers and researchers of Mymensingh, Gazipur, Panchagarh and Feni districts in Bangladesh. The area coverage under greenhouse cultivation (1.98 ha) is very insignificant in compare to open field cultivation (0.69 million ha) of vegetables and flowers in Bangladesh. Potato seed, flowers, orchid and vegetables are cultivated in the greenhouses commercially. The net and plastic covered arch, Quonset and standard peak type greenhouses are used in researchers and farmers level. There is a great potential for structural improvement and addition of controlling devices in greenhouses at farmers and researchers level that can improve the quality and volume of production of valued crops in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Greenhouse technology, Present status, Production practices, Structure selection, intensive agriculture

Location: Feni, Mymensingh, Gazipur and Panchagarh.

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Program Area: Knowledge Management

Non-commodity: Adoption and mitigation technology

Objectives:

1. To assess the present status of greenhouse cultivation systems in Bangladesh

2. To identify the problems and prospects of greenhouse cultivation systems in Bangladesh

Methodology:

The study areas and sample units were selected based on the availability of greenhouses. The selected districts were Feni, Mymensingh, Gazipur and Panchagarh. The study was carried out in Gaotomkhali, Daganbhuiyan of Feni district; Phulpur, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Germplasm centre and Horticulture centre of Mymensingh district; Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Research Institute Breeder Seed Production Centre of Debiganj, Panchagarh district and BRAC of Gazipur district. A draft interview schedule was prepared according to the objectives of the study with active consultation with key informants, experts from the relevant fields and secondary information. The draft schedule was pre-tested collection. Primary data were collected through personal interview and several visits in greenhouse sites. During the interview of greenhouse growers and stakeholders each question was explained to them clearly and tried to find out facts as much as possible. Before taking interview, the whole propose of the study was clearly explained to the respondents. Initially many of the respondents were doubtful to answer the questions. When they were assured that the study was purely on academic on and was not likely to have an adverse effect on them, they tried to make a good cooperation. Secondary data were collected from raw materials traders and also from different scientific publications like journals, books etc The answers, which obtained from different stakeholders and journals were carefully checked and presented in the report. Same questionnaire was used to identify the problems of present greenhouse cultivation systems and prospects of greenhouse cultivation in Bangladesh. For this purpose SWOT ( Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat) analysis was done with the active participation of the s

Source of Information: International Journal Bio-Research, vol-4 (4), 58- 69, April-2008, ISSN:1819-8783

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Achievement/Findings:

Based on the findings of this study the following conclusions are made: The area coverage under greenhouse cultivation (1.98 ha) is insignificant in compare to open field cultivation (0.69 million ha) of vegetables and flowers in Bangladesh. However, there is a good potential for greenhouse cultivation of high valued crops like flowers and vegetables as market demand of quality perishable products are increasing in city and super markets. Chittagong division is a potential area for protected greenhouse cultivation. At present about 61.3% (i.e. 1.214 ha) of the total greenhouse area of the country is covered by this division which is very insignificant. Low cost plastic or net covered, Quonset type tunnel, arch and standard peak type greenhouse are common in researchers and farmers level in Bangladesh. Farmers using black shade net as a shading material as well as means of reduction of temperature to some extent in some areas, whereas, pad and fan cooling devices are being used by the researchers on experimental basis. There is a great potential for structural improvement and addition of controlling devices in greenhouse at farmers and researchers level that can virtually improve the quality and volume of production of high valued crops in Bangladesh. Improvement of technical know-how and knowledge for cultivation and management practices related to greenhouse production among the farmers block supervisor and scientists are necessary for increasing production and quality of greenhouse products. The greenhouse technology has great potential for creating self employment for the unemployed educated rural youth. They may find this production technology as innovation and prestigious for their livelihoods. The market forces are not aware of the good qualities of the greenhouse products. Therefore and awareness compaign is necessary for popularizing the greenhouse products through advertisement in the electronic media.

Knowledge Management: Journal