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The study was conducted in three districts namely Panchagarh, Bandarban and Moulovibazar to know the production technology of mandarin cultivation and to estimate profitability and identify the constraints of mandarin cultivation. A total of 99 farmers taking 33 from each district were selected randomly. Data were collected through a pre-tested schedule during January-March, 2016. Cost and return analysis revealed that mandarin cultivation was profitable in the study areas. The highest cost was estimated Tk. 215293/ha in 16-20 th year garden and lowest cost Tk. 119993/ha in 2-4 th year garden. Highest yield was found 16020 kg/ha at 11-15 th year garden followed by 13800 kg/ha at 16-20 th year garden and lowest yield 11100 kg/ha at 5-10 th year garden. The highest gross return was found in Tk. 640800/ha at 11-15 th year garden and lowest return was Tk. 444000 at 5-10 th year garden. The highest amount of net return was found in the Tk. 435859/ha at 11-15 th year garden and lowest return was Tk. 235286 in 5-10 th year garden. The benefit cost ratio at 12% rate of interest was 1.68, NPV Tk. 920401 and IRR 30%. Sensitivity analysis implied that mandarin cultivation is profitable. Scarcity of irrigation in hill areas, acute problem of insect/pest infestation, lack of improved production technology, poor quality and scarcity of seedlings/saplings, lack of capital for initial investment and low yield of different varieties were found major constraints for mandarin cultivation in the study areas.

The study was conducted in three malta growing districts namely Khagrachori, Pirojpur and Chapai Nawabganj during January-March 2018. An attempt was made to assess the adoption status of BARI Malta-1 (sweet orange), its farm level profitability, problems and the impacts of malta cultivation on the livelihood of farmers. A total of 180 farmers, 60 farmers from each district were randomly selected for this study. The study revealed that 91% farmers adopted BARI Malta-1 in their gardens. Higher yield, profitability, sweetness, and less insect-pests infestations were the major reasons for choosing BARI Malta-1 at farm level. Farmers did not follow the recommended doses of manures and fertilizers due to lack of adequate knowledge on recommended doses. The establishment cost of a malta garden was Tk. 7,02,650 per hectare. The highest yield (19.6 t/ha) and gross return (Tk. 15,68,000/ha) were obtained from 5th to 10th year gardens. The lowest return (Tk. 8,28,160/ha) was reported in the 3rd year garden. Scarcity of saplings, un-attractive colour, and lack of technical know-how were the major problems to BARI Malta-1 cultivation. The study suggested availability of saplings, hands-on training to the farmers, and affordable price of different input for higher adoption of this variety. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 45(4): 473-491, December 2020

This study was conducted to analyse profitability of HYV Boro during the 2016 Boro season. BR-29 variety was selected for analysis as this variety is dominated among all Boro varieties in the study area. A total of 75 farmers were randomly selected from seven villages of Islampur Upazilla under Jamalpur district that produced BR-29 boro variety. Primary data collection was done from the randomly selected farmers. Functional analysis of cost and return were performed in this study. Cobb-Douglas production function was also used to determine the individual input effects on BR-29 production. Human labor, land cultivation, seed, fertilizer, manure, irrigation and pesticides were seven variables used. It was observed from the result that majority of the variables had shown significant impact on BR-29 Boro production value. This study also identified some problems faced by the farmers in producing BR-29 Boro rice. These were low price of output, scarcity and high wage rate of human labour, high irrigation cost, lack of credit facilities etc. Therefore, more research and extension are suggested to solve the farmers’ problems to increase production of Boro rice and to ensure food security in Bangladesh.

Agribusiness plays a key role in the sustainable economic development of rural poor by fulfilling daily needs. In South Asia, all the countries have a similar pattern of societies, resources, climates, practices, and people located close to each other. Crop cultivation, dairy production, fishery, and forestry are the main agribusiness sectors for trading agricultural produce in markets. In contrast, factors (i.e., global warming due to climate change, natural calamity, environmental pollution, unsafe foodstuff, labor unavailability, marketing limitations, and financial crisis) are responsible for a serious fatal to agribusiness activities. Unless we uproot challenges, agribusiness cannot contribute effectively to the economy of developing nations in South Asia. Thus, future strategies may be standing on contemporary scientific research approaches on crop science, restoring resources, controlling food quality, introducing modern types of machinery, best marketing practices, and inclusive financing.

The present study examined the marketing system of maize in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh. In the study area, farmer, Faria, 1 wholesaler, Aratdar 2 and feed mill were the market participants. Marketing of maize started from farmers and reached to the feed mills through different channels. Farmers did not take part in processing activities. Van 3 , Votvoti 4 , pickup , truck and by-cycle were the common modes of transportation. Market information was collected through mobile phone, personal visit to the market, discussion with fellow farmers and traders. Price of maize was determined through the supply and demand situation of the market. The marketing cost per 100 kg maize for Farias, wholesalers and Aratdars were Tk. 61.48, Tk. 122.75, and Tk. 96.80, respectively. Cost of marketing for wholesalers was the highest among all intermediaries and the lowest for Farias. The marketing cost incurred by all intermediaries was Tk. 281.03 per 100 kg maize. Transportation cost was the highest (46.42%) and information search cost was the lowest (1.35%) of the total marketing cost. Knowledge about marketing system is needed for farmers and other market participants to do their business better.

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