A survey of potato growers in Bangladesh: production and challenges

Nasif, Saifullah Omar; Sani, Nasir Hossain; Islam, Saiful; Touhidujjaman,; Punam, Kaniz Fatema; Ali, Rehmat

doi:10.3329/ralf.v5i2.38054

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“…The sources of production risk in cultivating potato in the Cantigi Farmers' Group were black cutworm (Agrotis ipsillon) and serpentine leaf-miner (Lyriomiza huidobrensis). Besides diseases, insect pests were the main problems in potato cultivation in Bangladesh (Nasif et al, 2018). This black Copyright © 2020 Universitas Sebelas Maret cutworm can damage potato plants when they are young.…”

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The Risk and Strategies of Potato Production in Garut, Indonesia

Nurbudiati

Wulandari

2020

Caraka Tani J. Sustain. Agric.

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The fluctuation of potato production has been caused by production risk in on-farm sector. This research aims to identify the sources of production risk in potato production and analyze the strategies to overcome the production risk. This research was conducted at Cantigi Farmers’ Group, which has been actively producing potato in Cikajang Sub-district, Garut Regency, West Java. The data were collected from all 35 members of the Cantigi Farmers’ Group. This study used Z-Score and Value at Risk analyses. The results showed that the sources of potato production risk that occurred in the Cantigi Farmers’ Group were pests, diseases, rainfall, seed quality, managerial ability and soil fertility. Mitigation strategies can be used to overcome the risk sources such as by using intercropping method, plant-based pesticides, natural enemies, proper water management and drainage. Preventive strategies can be used to overcome the risk sources such as by using plant-based pesticides, organic fertilizers, assistance from local extension agents, in collaboration with certified seed breeders in the surrounding area and attending the training of how to breed properly. The research on potato production risk in Cikajang Sub-district is very significant considering that, to the best of authors’ knowledge, the analysis of potato production risks has not been conducted yet in this important area of potato producing. This study was conducted in a limited scope of variable, therefore, a further research of potato production risks is suggested to be performed in a wider variable scope.

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Section: Pestsmentioning

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The Risk and Strategies of Potato Production in Garut, Indonesia

Nurbudiati

Wulandari

2020

Caraka Tani J. Sustain. Agric.

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“…In the Indian sub-continent, the cultivation of potatoes was probably started during the 17 th century [11]- [13] and in Bangladesh, it was introduced in the late 19 th century [9], [14] - [18]. Production of potatoes has been increased day by day due to the geographical suitability [3], [19]- [21] and the demand of lower-income people of Bangladesh [17], [22]- [24]. According to BBS [25], 9655 MT potato was produced and per acre, potato yield was 3376 Kg in the fiscal year (FY) 2018-2019 in Bangladesh.…”

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Postharvest Losses along the Supply Chain of Potato in Bangladesh: A Micro-Level Study

Akter

Sabur

Shrmin

et al. 2022

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This study aims to analyze the supply chain of potatoes and determine the factors affecting postharvest losses of potatoes at the producer level of Bangladesh. Data were collected through a face-to-face interview schedule from a sample of total 60- 30 farmers, 6 wholesalers, 5 aratdars, 5 retailers, and 14 consumers in Sirajdikhan and Sadar Upazila of Munshiganj district. Descriptive statistics (percentages, frequencies, etc.) and multiple linear regression analysis were used for this study. The result shows that channel 4 is the longest marketing chain in the study area which includes the marketing actors – farmers, aratdars, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. In the supply chain of potatoes, the amount of postharvest loss is 6.6% for the producer’s level, 5.3% for the wholesale level, 1.10% for the aratdar level, and 2.1% for the retailer level in the study area. The regression model reveals that age and amount of production have a significant positive relationship, while experience has a significant negative relationship with the postharvest losses of potatoes. The study also shows that lack of storage facility (48.94%) and poor packaging system (32.73%) are the major reasons for occurring postharvest losses of potatoes. The farmers and intermediaries suggested that it is necessary to identify the maturity stage of potatoes at harvesting time (70%), improve the cold storage facility (56.67%), and improve the loading and unloading system (56.25%), etc. for reducing postharvest losses of potato.

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A survey of potato growers in Bangladesh: production and challenges

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The Risk and Strategies of Potato Production in Garut, Indonesia

The Risk and Strategies of Potato Production in Garut, Indonesia

Postharvest Losses along the Supply Chain of Potato in Bangladesh: A Micro-Level Study

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