Abstract:
The primary objective of this research was to ascertain the financial impact of pineapple
farming on the socioeconomic status of farmers in certain chosen areas in Rangamati
district (Naniarchar Upazila & Bandukvanga union). Additionally, the research sought
to determine the link between the farmers chosen attributes and their higher revenue
from the unit area. The research was undertaken in November and December of 2021.
Ninety farmers were chosen at random to form the study's sample. The researcher
gathered, compiled, and analyzed data in accordance with the study's objectives. The
majority of respondents were of middle age, had a basic education, owned a mediumsized
farm
and
had
a
modest
family
size.
The
farmers
reported
a
high
yearly
income,
a
moderate
level of organizational engagement, and a moderate level of extension
contact. It was discovered that most of farmers had no instruction in pineapple farming.
The majority of farmers have adequate understanding about pineapple growing and a
good attitude toward it. Banana, turmeric, and ginger are the primary crops intercropped
with pineapple to maximize land usage and economic return. The majority of farmers
earned a good living from their pineapple growing. The farmer's level of living, housing
conditions, and dietary habits have all improved significantly as a result of pineapple
cultivation. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to satisfy the objectives. Per
hectare variable cost and total cost of production were Tk. 251107 and Tk. 265757
respectively. The average gross return, gross margin and net return were Tk. 605000,
Tk. 383893 and 339243. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) for pineapple cultivation was
determined 2.28. while the regression coefficients for Labour cost (X1), Urea cost (X2),
MOP cost (X4), Harvesting (X6) were all positive and significant at various levels of
significance, the coefficients for TSP cost (X3), Hormone cost (X5) and Sucker cost
(X7) were not significant. The positive indication shows that the return on pineapple
cultivation can enhanced and the negative sign suggests that the return may be
decreased, as a result it was discovered that pineapple cultivation was very profitable.
Additionally, this research highlighted a number of problems and constrains related
with pineapple cultivation. These were classified as economic, technological, social and
marketing problems and needs attention of the appropriate authority.
Description:
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
IN
DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY STUDIES
