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How do improved lentil varieties affect farmers’ livelihood status in central Bangladesh?
No full textLentil plays a crucial role in ensuring nutritional security for the majority of the people in Bangladesh. Different types of improved lentil varieties (ILVs) are being introduced in Bangladesh to enhance the production, productivity, and area coverage. This study aimed to explore the changes in the livelihood status of the ILVs adopters compared to the non-adopters in the central region of Bangladesh. This study constructed a livelihood assessment index (LAI) by adopting the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) provided by the Department for International Development (DFID) using primary data collected from two hundred randomly selected respondents during March-April 2022. LAI scores of the ILVs adopters and non-adopters were 0.48 and 0.43, respectively, indicating better livelihood status of the adopters. Major changes were observed in the human, natural, and physical capital of the lentil growers. ILVs adopters drew a profit margin of 662.46 USD/ha, which was 298.24 % higher compared to the non-adopters. Moreover, they realized a 47.32 % and 6.75 % rise in productivity and cost of production, respectively. Besides the positive impact on the livelihood status, ILVs adoption was remunerative from the agronomic and economic perspectives. To optimize the benefits of ILVs, strategies such as demonstrating their tangible advantages and providing agricultural input and output supports are crucial to expedite better adoption by farmers. Additionally, research is required for fitting short-duration lentil varieties in between the rice-based cropping patterns in Bangladesh.Monira Sultana gratefully acknowledges the National Science and Technology Fellowship 2020-21 (Serial number: 285) awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, for supporting her Master of Science research
Managing Natural Resources Through Innovation: The Importance of Sustainable IoT-Based Models—The Smart Solar Dryer
No full textThis book is a testament to the dynamic intersection of environmental responsibility and the applications of IoT-based models for reader.
The applications of IoT-based models, ranging from environmental sustainability and the impact of environmental pollution to human health, sustainable production, and conservation of natural resources, have long grappled with the challenges posed by waste management. It provides:
A transformative solution.
Sustainability and efficiency of earth protection operations.
New ideas with global views and state-of-the-art results and fosters a culture of environmental stewardship.
The book evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of new technologies, shedding light on their potential to transform environmental facilities into models of sustainability. It provides valuable information on best practices, case studies, and practical guidance for integrating new models for environment sustainability. By addressing the varied needs of these stakeholders, it facilitates informed decision-making and promotes sustainable development with global perspectives. It will also serve as a valuable reference, inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration, and driving progress in the application of IoT technologies in environment sustainability.
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ADOPTION OF IMPROVED RICE CULTIVATION PRACTICES BY THE FARMERS OF CHAR-LAND OF GOMOTI RIVER
Full text linkThe main purpose of the research work was to determine the extent of adoption of selected rice cultivation
practices by the farmers of char-land of Gomoti River and to explore the relationships between selected
characteristics namely, age, level of education, family size, farm size, annual income, organizational
participation, extension media contact, innovativeness, attitude towards modern agricultural technology and
agricultural knowledge of the farmers and their composite adoption of selected rice cultivation practices
(dependent variable). Data were collected from randomly selected one hundred farmers of Luter-char union
under Daudkandi upazilla of Comilla district with the help of an interview schedule. Appropriate scales
were developed in order to measure the variables. Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation test
was used to ascertain the relationships between the concerned focus and causal variables of the research
work. Majority (53 percent) of the farmers had high adoption while 29 percent had medium adoption and
18 percent had low adoption of improved rice production practices. Among the selected characteristics, age,
farm size, annual income, extension media contact, innovativeness, attitude towards modern agricultural
technology, problems and agricultural knowledge showed significant and positive relationships with their
adoption of selected rice production practices. The policy makers may consider these characteristics to
increase the adopter of improved rice production practices
Effects of Nitrogen and Potassium on Yield and Quality Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Cultivars
Full text linkEffects of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilization rates on the yield and quality of two potato
cultivars, Asterix and Courage were conducted. The treatment combination of N2K2 (N2: 140 kg
ha−1 and K2: 152 kg ha−1) had the highest total yield (31.38 and 22.51 t ha-1), marketable tuber
yield (29.08 and 20.49 t ha-1) and chips potato yield (36.63 and 36.96%) of the 18 treatment
combinations for Asterix and Courage cultivar, respectively. The treatment combination of N2K2
had also the highest specific gravity (1.07 and 1.17 gcm-3), dry matter (22.65 and 22.77%), firmness
(45.13 and 42.92 N), and lowest total soluble solid (4.30 and 4.23 oBrix) in both the cultivars,
whereas the colour of the chips revealed the least crispness (0.15 and 0.17 N). In order to enhance
potato processing quality without reducing production, a lower N and higher K treatment
combination may be employed
INVESTIGATION OF THE LIVELIHOOD CONDITIONS OF FISH FARMERS IN FENI DISTRICT
Full text linkThe purpose of the study was to evaluate the socioeconomic status and mode of subsistence of fish farmers
in the six Upazillas of the Feni area. From June to October 2017, data was gathered from 30 randomly
selected fish producers in 6 Upazillas (five from each Upazilla) through personal visits and questionnaires.
Excel and SPSS were the statistical tools utilized for data analysis and computation. The majority of the
fishing communities were made up of people between the ages of 20 and 45, 93.33% of whom were
Muslims. About 16.6% of fishers were primary level, 43.4% secondary level, and 30% Higher Secondary
School Certificate passed and above, respectively. Among fish farmers surveyed in the study area, sanitary
conditions (46.67%), drinking water (93.33%), and electrical facilities (96.67%) were judged to be at a
satisfactory level. In the study area, the average farm size was found 349.52 hectares. The highest income
category among fish farmer groups was 50,000–1,20,000 BDT/year, and very few of them took out loans
from other institutions. That farmers have improved their socio-economic conditions through pond fish
farming, as confirmed by 80% of surveyed fish-farmers. The main obstacles in the research area for fish
farming were multiple ownership, lack of technical knowledge and lack of marketing facilities
EFFECT OF SULPHUR AND ZINC FERTILIZERS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CHILI (BARI Morich 4)
Full text linkThe experiment was conducted at the research field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka,
during the Rabi season from November 2021 to April 2022 to study the effect of sulphur (S) and zinc (Zn)
fertilizer on green chili production (cv. BARI Morich 4). The experiment consisted of two factors, viz.,
Factor A: 3 levels of Sulphur (S
(Zn
0
: 0 kg ha
-1
, Zn
1
: 2 kg ha
-1
0
: 0 kg ha
and Zn
2
-1
, S
1
: 20 kg ha
: 4 kg ha
-1
-1
, S
2
: 30 kg ha
-1
) and Factor B: three levels of zinc
). Two-factor experiments with Randomized Complete
Block Design (RCBD) were followed with 9 treatment combinations and replicated three times. Vegetative
growth, yield contributing characters, and yield were measured during the experiment. The growth and
yield of BARI Morich 4 were significantly affected by different levels of S. The highest plant height (66.12
cm), number of leaves plant
-1
(96.13), number of branches plant
-1
(15.50) and the highest number of fruits
plant
-1
(104.57), flowers plant
-1
(111.18), fruit length (7.10 cm), fruit diameter (0.56 cm), individual fruit
weight (1.73 g), average fruit weight plant
-1
(177.27 g), fruit yield ha
-1
(28.21 t) were obtained from S
treatment. Similarly, the growth and yield were significantly affected by different rates of Zn fertilizer
application. The highest plant height (66.06 cm), number of leaves plant
-1
(92.61), number of branches
plant
-1
(14.76) and the highest number of flowers plant
-1
(109.24), fruits plant
-1
(98.81), fruit length (6.93
cm), fruit diameter (0.58 cm), individual fruit weight (1.69 g), average fruit weight plant
(169.05 g), fruit
yield ha
-1
(27.35 t) were recorded from Zn
treatment. Considering the combined effect of S and Zn, growth
contributing parameters and yield were affected and the tallest plant (74.83 cm), maximum number of
leaves plant
-1
2
(101.32), maximum number of branches plant
-1
-1
(16.74), highest number of flowers plant
(121.26), maximum number of fruits plant
-1
(114.09), highest fruit length (7.79 cm), highest fruit diameter
(0.63 cm), highest individual fruit weight (1.78 g), average fruit weight plant
-1
(203.49 g) and fruit yield ha
(33.52 t) were recorded from S
1
Zn
. Meanwhile, the lowest values of the parameters were found in the
control application of sulphur and zinc. Therefore, it can be concluded that 20 kg ha
2
-1
of sulphur and 4 kg
ha
-1
of zinc were found beneficial for the growth and yield of green chili in the soils of Madhupur Tract
Problems facing on the prospects of aromatic rice in Bangladesh
Full text linkAbstracts of Meeting of the CSSJ The 255th Meeting of CSSJ, 2023•jstage.jst.go.jpAromatic rice is mainly attracted by the peoples of Asian countries for its pleasant fragrance and premium grain characters. Especially the people of Bangladesh are using aromatic rice from very ancient time for making different delicious food items like pulao, biriyani, firni, kacchi, payesh, pithapuli etc. during social festivals. The production of aromatic rice is increasing day by day in Bangladesh but not up to the mark to meet up the local demand. Moreover, the grain quality and aroma are not maintaining the premium characters for exporting to abroad. So, we should to know why such problems are facing on the future aspects of aromatic rice in Bangladesh
Study on growth and yield of some aromatic rice varieties
Full text linkPublished by Bangladesh Society of Agronomy. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
Bangladesh Agronomy Journal is included in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University,
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka during the period from June to December 2017 with seventeen
aromatic rice varieties viz., V1= Chiniatap 1, V2= Chiniatap 2, V3= Kataribhog 1, V4=
Kataribhog 2, V5= BRRI dhan34, V6= BRRI dhan37, V7= BRRI dhan38, V8= BR5/Dulabhog,
V9= Khoisanne, V10 = Sadasanne, V11= Zirabhog, V12= Begun bichi, V13= Shakkhorkhora,
V14= Chinigura, V15= Kalijira, V16= Badshabhog, V17= Modhumala to study on growth and
yield of some aromatic rice varieties. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete
Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Regarding growth and yield parameters, the
highest number of total tillers hill−1 (23.33), leaf area index (5.38), flag leaf length (30.12 cm),
number of effective tillers hill−1 (21.67), panicle length (32.00 cm), number of grains panicle
−1
(230.3), number of filled grains panicle−1 (212.7), grain yield (3.42 t ha−1), straw yield (6.19 t
ha−1) and number of biological yield (9.610 t ha−1) were found in var. BRRI dhan37 but the
highest 1000- grains weight (22.80 g) and harvest index (37.48%) were found Modhumala
followed by BRRI dhan34, respectively. The lowest number of effective tillers hill−1 (13.33),
panicle length (24.67 cm), grain yield (1.583 t ha−1), straw yield (4.083 t ha−1), biological yield
(5.667 t ha−1) and harvest index (27.89%) were found in the var. Modhumala
FACTORS INFLUENCING CLINICAL CASES OF CATS AT CENTRAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL (CVH), BANGLADESH
Full text linkCats are becoming more common as pets in Bangladesh, yet they may get infected with various pathogens
and can harbour zoonotic infections. This study aimed to look into the prevalence of clinical cases and
management practice of pet cats at the Central Veterinary Hospital (CVH) in Bangladesh. From July to
December of 2022, a six-month cross-sectional prospective study was conducted on 153 pet cats that were
brought to the CVH. Clinical ailments were identified by the patient owners' complaints, disease histories,
and clinical examinations. According to the survey, feline panleukopenia (FP) was the most prevalent
clinical case in cats (30.06%), followed by accidental injuries (17.64%), dermatitis (15.03%), laminitis
(11.76%), parasitic (8.49%), feline calicivirus infection (6.53%), myiasis (5.88%), and urolithiasis (4.57%).
Cross-breed cats had the lowest incidence of clinical cases (7.84%), whereas local cats had the highest
prevalence (38.56%). The age group of ">24 months" had the highest prevalence of clinical cases compared
to others. Male and female cats had comparable rates of clinical cases (43.79% vs. 56.20%). Furthermore,
the prevalence of FP was significantly higher in local cats, in cats of “6-24 months” of age, and female cats
compared to others. About half of the pets did not receive an anthelmintic or vaccination. Local breeds had
a significantly larger percentage of unvaccinated cats; however, parsian and exotic breeds had the opposite
scenarios. The study's findings provide significant new information regarding the most prevalent clinical
cases in cats and their vaccination and deworming status needed to keep cats from becoming sick
Rural Women's Attitude and Involvement in Post--Harvest Processing of Vegetables
Full text linkVolume 33, No. (2), 2023, April
(Impact Factor 0.570; JCR 2022)
[Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences is a fully open-access journal]
Available at : https://www.thejaps.org.pk/Volume/2023/33-02/07.phpTraditionally women are mostly engaged in household-based income generating activities. Post-harvest processing of vegetables has recently gained much attention due to its value addition utilities. Therefore, in this study, we tried to understand women farmers’ attitudes towards and involvement in, post-harvest processing of vegetables. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested questionnaire from 212 respondents in Dhaka district of Bangladesh. The data were interpreted with descriptive statistics, multivariate regression analysis and a logit model. About 71% of rural women had a favorable attitude towards post-harvest processing; 43% of them were involved in the post-harvest processing of vegetables. Women's attitude towards post-harvest processing of vegetables was influenced by age, education, household size, and their frequency to travel outside of their social system. Their involvement in post-harvest processing of vegetables was affected by education, group membership, media contact and time spent in home management. ‘Gender disparity in earnings’ was the most severe barrier to expanding women's involvement in vegetable processing, followed by ‘lack of land ownership status’, ‘spouse dominance’ and ‘social norms and tradition’. Motivating women in income-generating activities and introducing advanced yet low-cost and less-labour intensive technologies would enable them to participate in the post-harvest processing of vegetables