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Post Harvest Losses and Marketing Technologies of Agricultural Products in Bangladesh

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Salim Bhuyan*
Research Fellow, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Valliappan Raju
Associate Professor, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Studies were conducted post harvest losses and marketing technologies of agricultural products in Bangladesh with the major objectives to identify the major determents of post harvest factors and to determine the harvest needs of the products for better market profit along with its prioritization. The research works were done using structured technical investigative questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The areas covered were Dinajpur (AEZ 1), Natore (AEZ5), Kustia (AEZ 11), and Tangail-Modhupur (AEZ 28) in Bangladesh, considering diversity of agricultural production. The major findings show that absence of specific post harvest dependent agribusiness policy for government departments but it was a must for looking after agricultural products marketing in Bangladesh. The response in these matters of agribusiness development is similar giving emphasis on improving regulatory environments, creating a contact point for agribusiness administration within MOA, establishing Agro-export processing zones, organizing agribusiness groups and association activities, enhancing research, development of agro-technologies and participation of rural People ensuring income generation. Priority should be given to technologies suitable for small-scale agribusiness entrepreneurs and produces/ processors. The financial institutes, Banks and employment programs should give all type support for agribusiness in an integrated way. The domestic market should have more easy terms with government, giving priority to exporters for import. The contribution of Agribusiness in the national GDP/AGR and other indexes should be spelled out as needed on the basis of which the national priority/privileges should be determined. Further studies in this respect were strongly recommended.

Keywords: Agricultural markets, Agricultural technology, Farmers, Livelihood.

Location: Four districts in Bangladesh: Dinajpur, Natore, Kustia and Tangail.

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Profitability

Objectives:

The specific objectives of the study are as follows: • To identify the major determents of post harvest factors • To determine the harvest needs of the products for better market profit along with its prioritization.

Methodology:

Exploratory interactive Survey methods having direct multi-sector interview with intensive discussion and uniform standard scoring. The major variables Sites were: Four districts in Bangladesh. The name of the districts ware Dinajpur, Natore, Kustia and Tangail. The respondents were Farmer, Agricultural Officers, Agri-businessman and Public representatives. The crop variables were Fruits, vegetables, cereals and industrial crops. Statistical Analysis: Statistical Analysis was done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and others as needed. Questionnaire Guidelines: Identity of the Respondent Name with Designation---------------Address District and Upazila---------- Dinajpur: Natore: Kustia: Tangail. Profession------Farmer/Agricultural Officer/Agri-businessman/ Public representatives 1. Types of supports most important for Agribusiness development in Bangladesh? Give tick mark to any 2 as priority 1 and priority 2 (P1/P2) of the following options. Integrated agri-business education ii. Eximport legislation iii. Agribusiness federations iv. Commercial agri-policies v. Financial Facilities vi. Business risk mitigation insurance support. 1. Types of supports are the most important for Market development in Bangladesh. Give tick mark to any 2 as priority 1 and priority 2 (P1/P2) of the following options. • Homestead storage ii. Product chain values iii. Banking and instant loan facilities iv. Costing and pricing control v. Localized processing vi. Market federations • Types of supports are the most important for sustainable agro- market development in Bangladesh? Give tick mark to any 2 as priority 1 and priority 2 (P1/P2) of the following options. i. Agr-business education ii. Agri-business training iii. Agri-business Cooperatives iv. Agricultural standard commodity legislation v. Farmer and human right recognition vi. Gender neutral farming systems.

Source of Information: International Journal of Marketing and Human Resource Management (IJMHRM); Volume 9, Issue 1, January– April (2018), pp. 18–30, Article ID: IJMHRM_09_01_002

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.34218/IJMHRM.9.1.2018.002

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Achievement/Findings:

While Bangladesh has a wide range of but a specific agribusiness policy for government departments is a must for looking after agribusiness for the, by the end of the agriculturist’s. Policies that have specific relevance to agribusiness development include the National Agriculture Policy (NAP), land and soil policies, input-output policies, and eximport policies. The import of commodities essentially required and correct supplement to domestic agriculture and agribusiness may be free of Value Added Tax (VAT), which provides a further incentive to the sector. The response in these matters of agribusiness development is similar giving emphasis on improving regulatory environments, creating a contact point for agribusiness administration within MOA, establishing Agro-export processing zones, organizing agribusiness groups and association activities, enhancing research, development of agro-technologies and participation of rural People ensuring income generation. Considering all the findings obtained from the appraisal from different groups, sectors, levels and professionals, the following points will be tried to reflect in the research activities and methodologies. Supporting Agribusiness: Media should give priority to technologies suitable for smallscale agribusiness entrepreneurs and produces/ processors. The information stated media for a commodity promotion should include the financial involvements, its scopes and solutions. Information on agribusiness scopes, systems, facilities, and availability of technical services should state and broadcasted. Grouping of agribusiness associations should have scope for giving common effort for advertisements. National Agribusiness: All agribusiness entrepreneurs need to be linked functionally. The financial institutes, Banks and employment programs should give all type support for agribusiness in an integrated way. Information on agribusiness scopes, systems, facilities, and availability of expert’s services for an agro- technology should be included in the recommendation patent or package. The domestic market should have more easy terms with government, giving priority to exporters for import. The contribution of Agribusiness in the national GDP/AGR and other indexes should be spelled out as needed on the basis of which the national priority/privileges should be determined.

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