http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/4601 2026-04-18T16:16:59Z 2026-04-18T16:16:59Z WAHID, NUSAIBA http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/4604 2022-11-15T04:44:27Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

A STUDY ON FACTOR AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SIRAJGANJ WAHID, NUSAIBA IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is the management of agricultural and horticultural pests that minimizes the use of chemicals and emphasizes natural and low-toxicity methods. The objectives of the study were to assess the socio-economic profile of the farmers and identifies the factors affecting the adoption of IPM. Primary Data were collected from 100 farmers of 6 village from Sirajganj district. Data were collected between 1 to 17 March 2021 through face-to-face interview. Descriptive statistics and Logistic Regression were employed for the analysis. About 59.41% of farmers partially adopted IPM practices, while only 24.75% of them fully adopted the IPM. About 15.84% of the farmers did not adopt IPM practices. Knowledge on IPM, experience, age, family size were key determinants of the adoption of IPM. To increase the adoption of IPM, the policy makers could invest on improving the facility of training (e.g. farmers field schools) and enhancing the knowledge of the farmers and ensuring the availability of IPM practices can also play a vital role in adoption. A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Agribusiness Management Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z YESMIN, SURAIYA http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/4603 2022-11-15T04:41:29Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION IN RDA DEVELOPED IRRIGATION AND WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: CASE OF RICE GROWERS IN NORTHERN BANGLADESH YESMIN, SURAIYA Northern regions of Bangladesh are particularly exposed to droughts. Rural Development Academy (RDA) situated in that part is engaged to deliver sustainable rural development through innovation and practices. This study identified the factors driving the participation of farmers in RDA developed irrigation project by employing descriptive statistics and logistic regression model. Primary data were collected from 100 respondents from Bamunia, Rohimabad, Katabaria, Shotibari and Chockpahari villages of Shajahanpur and Sherpur Upazilla under Bogura district through face-to-face interview. Approximately, 77% of the respondents were under water development project. The findings indicated that education of the respondent and farm sizes were crucial for project participation. To increase the project participation, this study also draws some recommendations such the relevant authority could invest on improving the knowledge of the farmers by educating them through training, ensuring the availability of such project in different locations can also help farmers to deal with water crisis during drought season. A thesis Submitted to The Faculty of Agribusiness Management Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z JOY, SOUMEN DAS http://localhost:8080/handle/123456789/4602 2022-11-15T04:38:36Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

LIVELIHOOD ASSETS AND FOOD CONSUMPTION LEVEL OF SLUM DWELLERS IN SOME SELECTED AREAS OF DHAKA CITY JOY, SOUMEN DAS The present study was carried out to identify the livelihood assets, to determine the food consumption level and to identify the problems and constraints faced by the slum dwellers. For this study, a sample of 60 households was selected randomly from Korail slum under Gulshan & Banani Thana and Noyapara slum at Meradia under Khilgaon thana of Dhaka district. Primary data were collected through field survey using an interview schedule. Tabular analysis along with a DFID livelihood asset was used for data analysis. The major findings of the study were that about 55% of the respondents were middle aged between 31 to 45 years, 46.67% received primary education. Average of family size of the respondents was 4.92. Among the respondents, 35% were involved in maid servant. The families of two earning members constituted 66.67%. Average income and expenditure of the respondents were BDT 177333.67 and BDT 179244.04, respectively. The condition of health status and nutrition was low. About 93.33% of the respondents had cash in hand. Per person per day food consumption level in terms of rice, potato, pulses, oil, milk and fish were 258.96 kcal, 74.23 kcal, 17.6 kcal, 112.89 kcal, 33.56 kcal, 57.25 kcal respectively lower than the national average of those food items and 40% 0f the total households have food security while 60% of them are food insecured. About 75%, 73.33%, 71.67%, 71.67% and 26.67% respondents faced problems on income, housing, sanitation, drinking water and waste management, respectively. To improve the livelihood and food security of slum dwellers, government and other organizations need to come forward. A thesis submitted to The Department of Management and Finance, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE

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