scholarly journals Does Traditional Agroforestry a Sustainable Production System in Bangladesh? An Analysis of Socioeconomic and Ecological Perspectives

Conservation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Kazi Kamrul Islam ◽  
Mohammad Saifullah ◽  
Kimihiko Hyakumura
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
The Social ◽  
Traditional Agroforestry ◽  
Benefit Cost

In the tropics, products and services provided by the traditional agroforestry systems (TAS) support the basic needs and promote the livelihood of millions of rural people. However, the outcomes and mitigation of TAS, in particular, the social and environmental issues are not systematically addressed. Thus, the objective of the study was to assess the economic, social and environmental outcomes of two important TAS in Bangladesh. This study reports results on prospective analyses using the Date palm and Jackfruit-based TAS practiced in the Jashore and Mymensingh districts of Bangladesh. The results revealed that the TAS enhanced farm productivity and the benefit–cost ratio of both systems were much higher than the general agricultural practices in Bangladesh. The TAS also improved resilience of rural farmers through more efficient water utilization, enhancing soil fertility, improving microclimate, controlling pests and diseases, and diversifying products. At the same time, the farmers’ problems were neglected due to the absence of farmers’ platforms, and also tradeoffs may arise; thus, the social aspects of the TAS farmers had not developed equally. Therefore, the study would recommend minimizing the tradeoffs through enhancing the conservation strategies at farmers’ levels to make the TAS more viable and sustainable land-use practices.

scholarly journals FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARMING AT CV. RAHAYU IN VILLAGE OF SIDERA SUB-DISTRICT OF SIGI BIROMARU REGENCY OF SIGI

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ferdison S. Mantende ◽  
Marhawati Mapatoba ◽  
Abdul Muis
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Financial Feasibility ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Benefit Cost

This research aimed to analyze the financial feasibility of organic vegetable farming at CV. Rahayu. This research conducted in Sidera, Subdistrict of Sigi Biromaru, Regency of Sigi on December 2016 to January 2017. The respondents were purposively determined. Data was analyzed using financial worthiness analysis employing with 4 indicators: Net present value (NPV), net benefit cost ratio (Net B/C), internal rate of return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP). The results of this research indicated that the NPV during the period 2014 to 2018 was IDR 543.674.792; the net B/Cwas 1,65, the IRR was 35,09 %, and the PP was 2 years and 3 months. The results of the calculationusing sensitivity analysis in the organic vegetable farming company at CV. Rahayu by assuming the organic vegetables attacked by the pests and diseases were a decreased 33 percent from total production with the acquisition of NPV decreased to IDR 8.587.415, Net B/C decreased to 1.01, IRR decreased to 12.42 percent, Payback period became 3.6 years. In the other hand, NPV decreased to IDR 7,276,181, Net B/C decreased to 1.01, IRR decreased to 12.36 percent, payback period became 3.6 years if the assume was an increased production cost until 74 percent. These values financially show the farming at CV. Rahayu is well worth to effort. These results indicate that financially, CV. Rahayu is very feasible to operate.

scholarly journals Performance of Aroid under Jackfruit-Based Agroforestry System in Terrace Ecosystem of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-87
Author(s):  
ZA Riyadh ◽  
MA Rahman ◽  
MG Miah ◽  
SR Saha ◽  
MA Hoque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Artocarpus Heterophyllus ◽  
Active Radiation ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Sole Cropping ◽  
Benefit Cost

The terrace ecosystem is considered as hotspot of jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) in Bangladesh having potential for understory cropping. However, most of the jackfruit orchards are often found utilized or underutilized. A field experiment was conducted under the jackfruit orchard to study the performance of aroids (Colocasia esculenta L.) from April to October, 2017 in Belabo upazila of Narsingdi district. Four distances (1, 2, 3 and 4 m) from the base of jackfruit tree were considered for aroid planting to evaluate its performance as agroforestry crop in comparison to sole aroid. Land use and economic performances of agroforestry and sole systems were also evaluated. The results indicated that the production of jackfruit increased by 62.73%, while the yield of aroid reduced by 33.48% in agroforestry systems as compared to the yields of sole (non-agroforestry) systems. In agroforestry system, the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) was severely reduced by 85-77% on aroid crop that caused yield reduction. It was also observed that soil temperature was lower in agroforestry system as compared to sole cropping of aroid, while soil moisture showed inverse trend in sole jackfruit. Economic analysis in terms of benefit cost ratio (BCR) was 2.60 in agroforestry, while the BCR of sole aroid was only 1.83. The land equivalent ratio (LER) was 2.31 in agroforestry system. The present results indicate that aroid cultivation in jackfruit-based agroforestry system under terrace ecosystem can ensure overall higher production and improve economic return. Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2019) 23(2) : 79-87

scholarly journals PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY OF RICE PRODUCERS OF KIRIMBI MARSHLAND IN NYAMASHEKE DISTRICT, RWANDA: A GENDER WISE ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Ruvuna ◽  
Mweruli Fidele Tubanambazi
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Female Farmers ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Farm Business

The topic of gender in agriculture sector has had an increasing interest for many researchers. Authors of this paper assess the productivity and profitability levels of rice producers of Kirimbi marchland in Nyamasheke district using an indicative gender approach. To achieve the objective, data were collected from 333 farmers whereas 198 were male farmers while 135 were female farmers using an interview schedule. This study employs a mixed approach of research viz qualitative and quantitative to analyze the study. Descriptive statistics method was used to describe the data with continuous variables while inferential statistics method was used to ascertain whether there is difference significant between productivity levels of male and female farmers, profitability levels of male and female farmers and benefit cost ratio levels of male and female farmers in Kirimbi marshland. Findings of the study revealed that land productivity for female farmers is high compared to that of males though there is a meager difference between productivity levels. With regards to benefit cost ratio, it is high for male farmers than that of female farmers. It was also found that rice farm business for female farmers was not profitable as the BCR equals to 0.45 therefore female farmers were advised to revisit their expenditures patterns because it was observed that the higher amount of variable costs led to the rice business to be a non-profitable business. For both categories, the average cost of field protection was the highest among others. It is also seen through the differences in total costs where the total cost for males was found to be 609,841Rwf and 979,073Rwf for females which indicates that females spent more money on various agricultural practices and inputs than male. This might lead to loss and affected negatively the BCR of female farmers found to be less than one. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0798/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

FAKTOR SOSIAL EKONOMI PETANI JAMUR TIRAM DI TULUNGAGUNG

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yuniar Hajar Prasekti ◽  
Bekti bayu nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Oyster Mushroom ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
Small Industry ◽  
Oyster Mushrooms ◽  
Feasibility Test ◽  
Benefit Cost

ABSTRAK Pemilihan jamur tiram sebagai komoditas pengembangan usaha industri kecil di Tulungagung relatif mudah dan cepat dibandingkan budidaya komoditas lainnya. Selain itu permintaan akan jamur tiram di pasaran semakin tahun semakin meningkat. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yaitu menganalisis faktor sosial ekonomi jamur tiram di Tulungagung. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian menggunakan uji kelayakan usaha dengan metode perhitungan Benefit cost ratio (B/C). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan industri kecil jamur tiram di Tulungagung layak diusahakan serta memiliki nilai jual tinggi.   Kata Kunci: faktor, sosial dan ekonomi, jamur tiram   ABSTRACT The selection of oyster mushrooms as a commodity for developing small industrial enterprises in Tulungagung is relatively easy and fast compared to the cultivation of other commodities. In addition, the demand for oyster mushrooms in the market is increasing every year. The purpose of this study was to analyze the social and economic factors of oyster mushrooms in Tulungagung. The data analysis technique in this study uses a business feasibility test with the B/C Ratio calculation method. The results showed that the oyster mushroom small industry in Tulungagung was feasible to be developed. Keyword: factor, social and economic, oyster mushroom

Social and economic cost-benefit analysis of sanitation in Odisha State, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidan A. Cronin ◽  
Makito Ohikata ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
State Level ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Open Defecation ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
The Social ◽  
Benefit Cost

This study estimates the social and economic impact of achieving full sanitation in Odisha State, the first time such a study has been conducted at a sub-national (entire State) level in India. The economic costs and associated social benefits to society via the elimination of open defecation by 2025 are estimated and compared to progress at the current pace. The findings show that net benefits of sanitation conservatively amount to at least 1.6% State GDP (range 0.4 to 2.7% under varying growth and discount rates). The benefit-cost ratio is estimated at 5.7 (range 3.1 to 7.7). These results provide strong evidence to planners and decision-makers that sanitation gives significant returns, both social and economic, on investment and gives ample evidence for the acceleration of the elimination of open defecation.

Scaling up of lentil productivity and economic return of farmer's through front line demonstrations of improved technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. SINGH ◽  
DHANANJAI SINGH ◽  
ARCHANA SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Cent Increase ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Improved Technology

Lentil (Lens culinaris) is one of the oldest pulse crops and most nutritious among the rabi pulses. Front line demonstration was conducted at farmer's field of Gazipur UP, India, involving improved technology. The productivity and economic returns of lentil from improved technologies were calculated and compared with the corresponding farmer's practices (local check). Results revealed that improved scientific lentil production practices recorded higher yield as compared to farmer's practices. The improved technology recorded higher yield of 13.87 q/ha and 14.70 q/ha in the year 2015-16 and 2016-17, respectively over farmer's practice10.90 and 10.67 q/ha. In the economic front too, improved technology gave higher gross return (90155 and 88200 Rs./ha), net return (63336 and 65714 Rs./ha) with higher benefit cost ratio (3.36and 3.92) as compared to farmer's practices. The variation in per cent increase in the yield was attributed by lack of scientific knowledge, and poor socio economic condition. Under sustainable agricultural practices, with this study it is concluded that the FLDs programmes were effective in changing attitude, skill and knowledge of improved package and practices of HYV of lentil adoption.

scholarly journals Economic assessment of lemon-based agroforestry systems established in Madhupur Sal forest area of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
MK Hasan ◽  
GMM Rahman ◽  
R Akter ◽  
SAK Hemel ◽  
MT Islam
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Sal Forest ◽  
Sole Cropping ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study was carried out to determine the economic assessment of lemon-based agroforestry systems established in the Madhupur Sal forest during the period from May 2017 to September 2018. The study selected five lemon-based agroforestry systems viz. Lemon-Mango-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Banana-Aroid, Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Mango-Turmeric-Red amaranth and Lemon-Litchi-Papaya-Banana along with three replications having 0.13 ha area for each sample plot. The control plots (without lemon plant) for each of the five lemon-based agroforestry systems were also selected. In order to calculate the economic profitability of respective agroforestry systems as well as sole cropping performance, data related to incurred cost, total yield and income from lemon and crop components were collected through practical observation, key informant interview and focus group discussion. The benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and land equivalent ratio (LER) for each of the selected agroforestry systems were also determined. From the study, it has been found that all of the lemon-based agroforestry systems were profitable than their sole cropping in respect of income, BCR, and LER. The net profit (460032 Tk/ha) indicated that the Lemon-Litchi-Papaya-Banana based agroforestry systems were financially more profitable followed by Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Banana-Aroid, Lemon-Mango-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Mango-Turmeric-Red amaranth based agroforestry systems. But the BCR and LER (3.515 and 1.73) revealed that Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Banana-Aroid based agroforestry system was more productive followed by Lemon-Litchi-Papaya-Banana, Lemon-Mango-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Pineapple-Papaya-Ginger, Lemon-Mango-Turmeric-Red amaranth based agroforestry systems. Prior to considering the obtained results from the study, it can be concluded that lemon-based agroforestry systems are more profitable than the cultivation of sole cropping. Progressive Agriculture 31 (1): 45-55, 2020

scholarly journals Social effect of Covid-19: Estimates and alternatives for Latin America and the Caribbean

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-44
Author(s):  
Ivonne Acevedo ◽  
Francesca Castellani ◽  
Iván Flores ◽  
Giulia Lotti ◽  
Miguel Székely
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Payroll Taxes ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
The Postponement

This document offers estimates of the possible changes in the social structure of the countries of Latin America derived from the consequent economic contraction from the Covid-19 pandemic and explores the possible costs and benefits of different types of interventions to cushion its impact. The analysis forecasts that the number of people living in poverty (extreme and moderate) would increase by up to 44 thousand million people in the region. It also finds that the policy with the highest benefit-cost ratio is the postponement of payroll taxes and social security contributions. Other alternatives such as granting support to unemployed persons, temporarily doubling the benefits of existing social programs, and the transfer of income to self-employed workers also generate a favorable benefit-cost ratio, with differences among countries.

scholarly journals Productivity and Profitability Assessment of Lemon Based Agroforestry Systems in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Zannatul Ferdaous Bony ◽  
Md. Abiar Rahman ◽  
Zabid Al Riyadh ◽  
Satya Ranjan Saha ◽  
Mohammad Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Annual Crops ◽  
Sole Cropping ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted from May 2017 to February 2018 at the research farm of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University to evaluate the performance and profitability of three seasonal (Broccoli, Cabbage and Okra) and two annual crops (ginger and turmeric) in lemon-based agroforestry systems. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and replicated thrice. For seasonal crops the treatments were sole field (T0), 50 cm distance from tree base (DTB) with ginger (T1), 50 cm DTB with turmeric (T2), 100 cm DTB with ginger (T3) and 100 cm DTB with turmeric (T4). For annual crops (ginger and turmeric) the treatments were sole field (T0) and four distance regimes (50, 100, 150 and 200 cm) from the lemon tree base in agroforestry systems. The results of the study revealed that the yield of seasonal crops decreased and the yield of annual crops and perennial trees increased in agroforestry than respective sole cropping systems. The yield performance of crops component was significantly decreased with the decreasing distance towards tree base in agroforestry systems. The economic analysis showed that the net return, benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and land equivalent ratio (LER) was higher in the lemon-based agroforestry system than sole cropping. Therefore, the cultivation of cabbage, broccoli, okra, ginger and turmeric under lemon-based agroforestry systems are economically profitable.

scholarly journals Conservation Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management Practices Improve Yield and Income while Reducing Labor, Pests, Diseases and Chemical Pesticide Use in Smallholder Vegetable Farms in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6418
Author(s):  
Sulav Paudel ◽  
Lalit P. Sah ◽  
Mukti Devkota ◽  
Vijaya Poudyal ◽  
P.V. Vara Prasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Conventional System ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Alternative System ◽  
Benefit Cost

Improving smallholder vegetable farms are critical for improving food security and livelihoods of people in low-income countries. Vegetable production is labor intensive and prone to pests and diseases. Conservation agriculture (CA) and integrated pest management (IPM) practices provide options to increase yields and minimize the use of chemical pesticides. We compared integration of CA and IPM practices (improved alternative system) with farmers’ traditional practice (conventional system) under replicated on-farm tests in four different locations (Lalitpur, Banke, Surkhet, and Dadeldhura) in Nepal. Data on yield, benefit–cost ratio (B:C), labor requirement, insect and disease infestation, and pesticide sprays on five major vegetable crops (tomato, cucumber, bitter gourd, cabbage, cauliflower) were measured. In tomatoes, cucumbers, and bitter gourds, the improved alternative system produced a significantly higher yield, greater benefit-cost ratio, reduced labor, decreased the infestation of pests and diseases, and required fewer pesticidal sprays. Average yield and net income were superior in cabbages and cauliflowers, but nonsignificant. Improved alternative system for all the vegetables were sprayed significantly fewer times than the conventional system. Overall, the improved alternative system for vegetable crops contributed not only to the improved income and livelihoods of people, but also can improve environment and human health due to the reduced use of pesticides. Further research on scaling these improved alternative practices through appropriate farmer organizations, and government and non-government actors can enhance the adoption of CA and IPM practices by smallholder vegetable producers.

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