Demand for and Supply of Pulses and Oil Crops in Bangladesh: A Strategic Projection for These Food Item Outlooks by 2030 and 2050

Bokhtiar, Shaikh Mohammad; Islam, Shamima; Molla, Md. Mosharraf Uddin; Salam, Md. Abdus; Rashid, Md. Abdur

doi:10.3390/su15108240

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“…Rainfed agriculture plays a significant role in our economy, covering approximately 60% of the cultivated land and contributing to 45% of the total agricultural output, with over 80% of the pulses and oilseeds production, as well as a substantial portion of horticulture and animal husbandry products [26]. A top priority is to address the management of water resources, as water is expected to become increasingly scarce in the twenty-first century.…”

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Pulses: Nourishing Communities and Ensuring Food Security in Rainfed Areas

Dawar,

Faris P.,

Karan

et al. 2023

CJAST

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Pulses are a group of leguminous crops that include beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas. They are a vital source of plant-based protein and essential nutrients, serving as a key component in diets worldwide. In rainfed areas, where agriculture is heavily reliant on rainfall rather than irrigation, pulses play a crucial role in sustaining food production. Due to their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, pulses improve soil fertility, making them suitable for rainfed agricultural systems. The cultivation of pulses in rainfed areas helps enhance the nutritional status of soils and promotes sustainable agriculture practices. Pulses not only contribute to food security but also have several socio-economic benefits. They provide opportunities for income generation and employment, empowering local communities and reducing rural poverty. Furthermore, pulses have significant environmental benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing biodiversity through crop rotation and intercropping. However, despite their nutritional and environmental advantages, the production and consumption of pulses face various challenges. These challenges include limited access to quality seeds, inadequate post-harvest management practices, and low awareness of pulse-based nutrition. Addressing these challenges requires interventions at multiple levels, including research and development, policy support, and promotion of pulse-based nutritious diets. In conclusion, pulses are a crucial component in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture practices in rainfed areas. Their cultivation and consumption contribute to improved nutrition, income generation, and environmental sustainability. To fully harness the potential of pulses, it is essential to address the challenges and create an enabling environment that encourages their production, consumption, and value addition throughout the food system.

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Pulses: Nourishing Communities and Ensuring Food Security in Rainfed Areas

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Faris P.,

Karan

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“…In Bangladesh, an acute shortage of edible oil has been prevailing for the last several decades (Khatun et al, 2016). According to Bokhtiar et al (2023), Bangladesh produces 0.4 million tons of edible oil while the demand is 1.9 million tons. Sunflower oil could help minimize the gap in edible oil production and consumption in Bangladesh.…”

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Evaluation of Management Approaches Suitable for Improving the Productivity of Helianthus annuus L. in the Salt-Affected Region

Rahman,

Ahmed,

Begum

et al. 2023

Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun.

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In an unfavourable environment, best management practices can greatly reduce the yield gap of many crops; however, the performance of best management practices on sunflower yield and economics in salt-affected low-intensive cropping areas of Bangladesh has yet to be determined. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivation in the coastal areas of Bangladesh faces significant challenges, such as increasing soil salinity in the sowing period, lack of sweet water for irrigation, an insufficient supply of quality seeds of high-yielding varieties, and inadequate farmers' knowledge of best production practices. Therefore, the study aimed to evaluate management approaches and varieties to enhance the productivity of sunflowers in salt-affected regions. The study was conducted in two consecutive Rabi seasons (2014-2015 and 2015-2016) in Benarpota, Satkhira, Bangladesh. The trial included two popular sunflower varieties (BARI sunflower 2, and SVS 00901) and three management practices (poor, moderate, and best management). Poor and moderate management practices were identified based on the farmers' survey in this area. The best management practices ware decided based on the BARI recommended practices. In both years, the seed yield of BARI sunflower 2 had 10-15% higher than the seed yield of the variety SVS 00901. The best management practices had 25-30% and 35-42% higher seed yields of sunflower than the moderate and poor management, respectively. The best management practices had always higher gross returns, and across varieties, it was 25-30% and 35-40% higher than the moderate and poor management practices resulting in 30-32% and 30-36% higher net return, respectively. Best management practices greatly reduced the salinity level of soil during the cropping period, hence, the salinity stress was comparatively lower than the poor and moderate management. Best management practices with quality sunflower varieties can boost the productivity and profitability of sunflower in coastal Bangladesh and can increase households' income by increasing the cropping intensity.

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