Productivity and Profitability of Four Crops Based Cropping Pattern in Cumilla Region of Bangladesh

Hossain, Mohammad Sajjad; Bhowal, SK; Bashir, MM; Khan, A. A.

doi:10.3329/agric.v16i02.40346

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“…Cropping system intensification from double (rice-rice or rice-wheat) to triple cropping system (Wheat-Mungbean-T. Aman) increased the system REY by 10-75% in the High Ganges River Floodplain and Madhupur tract of Bangladesh [5,32,33]; three times more in the active Brahmaputra-Jamuna Floodplain Chars of Bangladesh [34], but 42% more wheat equivalent yield (WEY) in India [35], as well 82% higher system REY when compared to double to four crop-based systems [36]. In other, reported that cropping system intensification from three to four crop-based system increased system REY by 38-44% across the different agroecological zones of Bangladesh [37][38][39], similar to our study, whereas it was lower by 26% [40] and much higher (81%) as reported by Islam et al [41] compared to our study. In the recent, Saha et al [42] reported cropping system intensification increased 211 to 360% more REY by two to four crop based cropping system in the salt-affected coastal zones of Bangladesh.…”

Section: Crop and System Rice Equivalent Yieldsupporting

confidence: 84%

“…The gross margin of the improved (T. Aman-potato-cucumber-T. Aus) cropping systems was US$ 1426-1805 ha −1 , much higher (74%) compared to the existing (T. Aman-potato-T. Boro) cropping system, with an average net return of US$ 1617 ha −1 . The intensification and diversification from three to four crop based cropping system increased gross margin by 13-29% [38,40]; even though doubled from in Mustard-Mungbean-T. Aus-T. Aman (1914 US$ ha −1 ) cropping system compared to Mustard-Dibbled Aus-T. Aman (924 US$ ha −1 ) cropping system [41]. In another, Alam et al [5] reported that intensification from double to triple cropping system increased gross margin by 26% and net return by double due to higher returns and lower production cost in the High Ganges River Floodplain of Bangladesh.…”

Section: Crop and System Profitabilitymentioning

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Crop Diversification in Rice—Based Cropping Systems Improves the System Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability

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Cropping systems in the Level Barind Tract (LBT) of Bangladesh are highly diverse, as Transplanted (T.) Aman and Boro (T. Boro) rice are a common practice in the area. Although. T. Aman is generally cultivated in the rainy (monsoon) season, but the T. Boro rice is the intensive irrigation-based winter rice with high establishment costs as a result of exhaustive tillage and high labours for transplanting of seedlings. Furthermore, pumping of a large amount of irrigation during T. Boro cultivation declines the level of groundwater, which is not environmentally friendly nor cost-effective. Therefore, the replacement of the T. Boro rice from the cropping pattern in the LBT area is the major concern of policymakers. In this context, a replicated three to four crop-based cropping systems (CS) field trial was conducted in LBT of Gaibandha, Bangladesh for consecutive three years (2018–2020) to evaluate productivity, profitability and sustainability of the multiple crop-based cropping systems. Among these CS, existing three crops based CS, CS1: T. Aman–Potato–T. Boro (introduction of the local potato in the existing cropping system) were compared with four crops based CS2: T. Aman–Potato–Cucumber–T. Aus (Introduction of high yielding potato, cucumber and T. Aus as an improved cropping system). After two years of observations, significantly higher system productivity (rice equivalent yield; REY) was found in the improved CS2 than that of existing CS1 in both years (two years’ average 49% or 11.1 t ha−1). As a result of the introduction of the high yielding potato, cucumber and T. Aus rice instead of the T. Boro rice. The CS2 was also found profitable as compared to the CS1 in terms of higher gross margin (by 74%), net return (double) and benefit-cost ratio (BCR) (1.69 vs. 1.44) due to higher gross return with slightly higher (by 28%) production cost. It is due to farmers received higher prices for potato, cucumber and two rice crops in the improved CS2 than the existing CS1. On the other hand, protein and energy output was lower (by 17% and 9%, respectively) in the CS2 than the existing CS1, due to the less content of protein and energy value in the vegetable cucumber. The results of the study revealed that crops diversification in the existing T. Boro based CS with high yielding potato, cucumber, and T. Aus rice, improved the system productivity, profitability and sustainability; which lead to improve the food security of the increasing population and also reduce the adverse effect on the environment.

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Section: Crop and System Rice Equivalent Yieldsupporting

confidence: 84%

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Crop Diversification in Rice—Based Cropping Systems Improves the System Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability

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“…BINA 2019b Binadhan-16 is extremely a short duration variety of aman which matures within 100 (Chowhan et al 2017). Hossain et al (2018) found that, field duration of Binadhan-16 was 75-78 days. Turnaround time was 8-9 days for sowing of mustard (Binasarisha-10) in the next sequence whose field duration had 82 days.…”

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Yield and Profitability Analysis of Pulse and Oil Seed Based Cropping Patterns against Aman- Boro- Fallow Cropping Systems in Magura

Chowhan¹,

Ghosh²,

Hoque³

et al. 2020

ASD

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Background: Bangladesh is one of the densely populated countries in the world. To meet up the increasing food demand there’s no alternative to increase the cropping intensity through high yielding and short duration crop varieties. Currently, cropping system of Bangladesh is mostly rice based which is also the staple food. Therefore, farmers which follow rice-rice based cropping patterns are gaining less profit day by day. Contrary, intensive rice culture is depleting soil properties gradually. Thus, to preserve soil health and increase profit pulse and oil seed based cropping patterns are crucial for sustaining a cropping pattern. This study was undertaken to find out a cropping pattern with higher yield and profit in the context of Magura district.Methods: Five cropping patterns, CP1 = Transplanted Aman rice (cv. Binadhan-7)- Mustard (cv. Binasarisha-9)- Boro rice (cv. Binadhan-14); CP2 = T.Aman (cv. Binadhan-16)-Mustard (cv. Binasarisha-10)- Boro (cv. Binadhan-14); CP3 = T.Aman (cv. Binadhan-17) -Mustard (cv. Binasarisha-10)- Boro (cv. Binadhan-14); CP4 = T.Aman (cv. Binadhan-17)- Lentil (cv. Binamasur-8)- Sesame (cv. Binatil-3) and CP5 (Control) - Aman (cv. Shorna) – Boro (cv. Heera) - fallow were assessed to identify the most suitable and profitable pattern as well as to enhance the cropping intensity by adding a pulse or oil seed crop between two rice crops. The investigation was conducted at farmer’s field of Magura during 2018-19. Block farming method was followed for experiment set up. Result: It was revealed that, maximum rice equivalent yield (REY) was obtained from CP1 (14.46 t/ha) followed by CP4 (13.52 t/ha), CP3 (13.35 t/ha), CP2 (13.09 t/ha) and CP5 (11.33 t/ha) during one year crop cycle. Highest gross margin (Tk. 1,90,189) and MBCR (1.83) was obtained from the cropping pattern CP4 and the lowest gross margin (Tk. 69,271) and MBCR (1.24) was found with the pattern CP5. Based on the above results it can be suggested that, Aman rice-Lentil-Sesame pattern i.e. CP4 may be a best choice for the farmers of Magura region for the maximum utilization of their land and gaining more profit compared to the other studied cropping patterns.

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“…"Thus the increase in cropping intensity in ricebased cropping systems is becoming important for food security and poverty alleviation. Shortly, the main challenge is to increase 50% yield per unit of land by manipulating limited land resources" [2]. "Cropping intensity plays a major role in the agricultural progress of any region.…”

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“…"To produce maximum crop within a finite area, two most important options to be adopted are i) to increase the cropping intensity by producing three or more crops over the same piece of field within a year and ii) to increase the productivity of the individual crop depending on how well it utilizes the basic resources especially, the limiting ones, like water and nutrients" [7]. "With the development of short-duration high yielding varieties key crops such as rice, potato, mustard, pulse, jute, vegetables opportunities have been created to accommodate three or four crops in the same piece of land in a year" [2].…”

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Generation Change of Cropping Intensity in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review

Saif,

Ruma,

Ahmed

et al. 2024

ACRI

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The cropping intensity in Bangladesh remained stagnant until the late 18th century, then surged notably during the period of 1987–88 and 2010–11. Cropping intensity increased from 143% to 173.06% with an annual growth rate of 1.20% in the first half of Bangladesh's 50 years of independence. During that period, net cropped area fell from 8248.16 thousand hectares to 7806.07 thousand hectares, while gross cropped area increased from 11785.55 thousand hectares to 13518.64 thousand hectares. In the second half of 50 years, cropping intensity has increased from 173.06 to 198.00 with an increasing rate of 0.99% per year, in this time both net and gross cropped area increased. Overall, within the 50 years of Bangladesh's independence, cropping intensity has increased from 143% (1971-72) to 198% (2019-20) with an increasing rate of 1.10% per year and will be 211.03 % (projected) by 2030. At that time net cropped area decreased from 8248.16 thousand hectares to 8126.00 thousand hectares but grossed cropped area increased from 11785.55 thousand hectares to 16057.00 thousand hectares. This overall change in cropping intensity is due to an increase in double (17.11%) and tripled cropped area (18.37%) and a decline in single cropped area (-35.76%). Shifting from single to multiple cropping attributed to this change. New short-duration cultivars tailored to fallow time drove intensity. However, limited climate-smart solutions and management practices posed hindrances. Examining rice yield extension, this study used historical and projected trends to forecast 2030 cropping intensity. New four cropped-based CP has also been introduced which occupied 0.28% of the net cropped area and definitely will play a vital role to increase cropping intensity in the future.

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Productivity and Profitability of Four Crops Based Cropping Pattern in Cumilla Region of Bangladesh

Cited by 4 publications

References 2 publications

Crop Diversification in Rice—Based Cropping Systems Improves the System Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability

Crop Diversification in Rice—Based Cropping Systems Improves the System Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability

Yield and Profitability Analysis of Pulse and Oil Seed Based Cropping Patterns against Aman- Boro- Fallow Cropping Systems in Magura

Generation Change of Cropping Intensity in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review

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