Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences
The study aimed at finding the farm-level adoption pattern, differential performances, relative profitability and constraints to adoption of two hybrid rice varieties viz., Alok 6201 and Sonar Bangia (CNSGC 6). These varieties were introduced during 1999 Boro season in Bangladesh. Findings show t...
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10361-124922019-11-18T09:27:10Z Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences Husain, A.M. Muazzam Hossain, Mahabub Janaiah, Aldas Hybrid Rice Farmer Socio-economic assessment Alok 6201 Sonar Bangia (CNSGC 6) Agriculture-- Bangladesh. Economic assistance -- Bangladesh. The study aimed at finding the farm-level adoption pattern, differential performances, relative profitability and constraints to adoption of two hybrid rice varieties viz., Alok 6201 and Sonar Bangia (CNSGC 6). These varieties were introduced during 1999 Boro season in Bangladesh. Findings show that farm size had a negative but education had a positive effect on adoption rate. Grain yield of hybrids were 15% higher than that of HYVs though Sonar Bangia did much better than Alok 6201. Input costs of hybrids were 23% higher. Profitability of Sonar Bangia was higher but that of Alok 6201 was lower than that of HYVs. Constraints to hybrid rice adoption included external dependence and higher seed cost, higher need for management skill, input intensity, higher incidence of pests and diseases, inadequate yield gain and lower head-rice recovery. Special constraints of A/ok 6201 include high rate of unfilled grain, grain shedding, crop lodging and poor keeping quality of cooked rice. Stickiness of cooked rice and relatively inferior quality in terrns of taste may also be considered as other constraints for boi.h varieties. Some of these problems would have been avoided if, instead of introducing rice hybrids without a clear deployment srategy, they were introduced to Bangladesh after scientific on-farm testing for 2-3 seasons/years across agro-ecological regions. Results tentatively imply that Alok 6201 may not be sustained for adoption. Though Sonar Bang/a was highly profitable, its inferior quality may also inhibit growth in its adoption in the long run. High quality local hybrids may be developed and domestic production of hybrid seeds may be expedited. Hybrids for rain-fed environment and resistant to biotic stresses may also be developed. Research infrastructure, scientific onfarm testing of new hybrids before releasing them, integration of credit with extension services, better management practices and co-ordination between public sector and NGOs/private sector should be strengthened. 2019-08-27T08:44:40Z 2019-08-27T08:44:40Z 2000-12 Research report Husain, A. M. M., Hossain, M., & Janaiah, A. (2000). Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers’ experiences. Research Reports (2000), Economic Studies, (XV), 154–206. http://hdl.handle.net/10361/12492 en application/pdf Research and Evaluation Division, Brac |
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Hybrid Rice Farmer Socio-economic assessment Alok 6201 Sonar Bangia (CNSGC 6) Agriculture-- Bangladesh. Economic assistance -- Bangladesh. Husain, A.M. Muazzam Hossain, Mahabub Janaiah, Aldas Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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The study aimed at finding the farm-level adoption pattern, differential performances,
relative profitability and constraints to adoption of two hybrid rice varieties viz., Alok
6201 and Sonar Bangia (CNSGC 6). These varieties were introduced during 1999 Boro
season in Bangladesh. Findings show that farm size had a negative but education had a
positive effect on adoption rate. Grain yield of hybrids were 15% higher than that of
HYVs though Sonar Bangia did much better than Alok 6201. Input costs of hybrids were
23% higher. Profitability of Sonar Bangia was higher but that of Alok 6201 was lower
than that of HYVs. Constraints to hybrid rice adoption included external dependence and
higher seed cost, higher need for management skill, input intensity, higher incidence of
pests and diseases, inadequate yield gain and lower head-rice recovery. Special
constraints of A/ok 6201 include high rate of unfilled grain, grain shedding, crop lodging
and poor keeping quality of cooked rice. Stickiness of cooked rice and relatively inferior
quality in terrns of taste may also be considered as other constraints for boi.h varieties.
Some of these problems would have been avoided if, instead of introducing rice hybrids
without a clear deployment srategy, they were introduced to Bangladesh after scientific
on-farm testing for 2-3 seasons/years across agro-ecological regions.
Results tentatively imply that Alok 6201 may not be sustained for adoption. Though
Sonar Bang/a was highly profitable, its inferior quality may also inhibit growth in its
adoption in the long run. High quality local hybrids may be developed and domestic
production of hybrid seeds may be expedited. Hybrids for rain-fed environment and
resistant to biotic stresses may also be developed. Research infrastructure, scientific onfarm
testing of new hybrids before releasing them, integration of credit with extension
services, better management practices and co-ordination between public sector and
NGOs/private sector should be strengthened. |
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Research report |
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Husain, A.M. Muazzam Hossain, Mahabub Janaiah, Aldas |
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Husain, A.M. Muazzam Hossain, Mahabub Janaiah, Aldas |
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Husain, A.M. Muazzam |
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Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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Hybrid rice adoption in Bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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hybrid rice adoption in bangladesh: a socio-economic assessment of farmers' experiences |
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Research and Evaluation Division, Brac |
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