Floating gardening in Bangladesh: a sustainable income generating activity in wetland areas
Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT) (Vol.10, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-06-30
Authors : H Bala AK Ghosh MMH Kazal MS Rahman M Sultana MHK Sujan;
Page : 87-93
Keywords : Adaptation strategy; Climate change; Cobb-Douglas production function; Income; Profitability;
Abstract
Floating gardening acts as a fruitful climate-change adaptation strategy in different wetland areas of Bangladesh. The study accomplished to examine the profitability of floating gardening in Gopalgonj district of Bangladesh in 2018. A total of 100 floating gardeners were interviewed to achieve the objectives. Descriptive statistics and Cobb-Douglas production function were used to investigate the factors influencing yield of floating gardening. The findings reveal that, small and marginal farmers were more involved in floating gardening. Around sixty-five percent of the production costs was contributed by human labour. Floating gardeners of the study area earned a net return of BDT 457,901 per hectare per year. Human labour, fertilizers and support materials significantly affected the yield. More training and improved marketing system could further enhance the profitability.
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