The size of the farm is an important factor that reflects the efficient utilization of resources in farming. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate how the farm size affects the cost efficiency of rice production during the Boro season in Bangladesh. In particular, the analysis aims to...

One of the main objectives of the green revolution is to replace the local (traditional) cultivars with high-yielding varieties (HYVs). Replacing HYVs in the local cultivars-intensive areas would increase rice production and strengthen national food security. To do this, it is necessary to...

The sustainable development goals emphasized achieving food security and improved nutrition for all. As nothing is more important than health, all should have adequate basic nutrients to lead a healthy life. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a major problem in large parts of the developing world....

This study aims to investigate whether Bangladesh has a comparative advantage in producing rice in the long run for the Boro season. With that view, we estimated “Domestic Resource Cost (DRC)” as an indicator of comparative advantage using the time series data. Data were obtained from the...

During countrywide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic wage workers from different parts of the country were encouraged to move to haor areas for harvesting Boro paddy amid risk of community transmission of the virus in late April to early May 2020. This study attempted to delineate the...

This study aims to investigate whether Bangladesh rice still has comparative advantage if fertilizer subsidy is lifted up, and to what extent the reduction of cost inefficiency raise comparative advantage. For that purpose, we calculate “Domestic Resource Cost (DRC)” as an indicator of...

The study examined the pattern of vertical price transmission of rice market in Bangladesh. The dynamic relationship of rice prices along the supply chain was analyzed. The impact of rice price transmission on the consumer welfare was assessed. The market power along the supply chain has been...

The study explores the effects of controlling saline water intrusion into coastal polder areas of Bangladesh. The study was conducted at the Dacope Upazila of Khulna District (Polder 31) using a predesigned and pretested interview schedule involving 200 farmers. Profitability and undiscounted...

Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in rice production and achieved self-sufficiency for feeding the people of Bangladesh. Total rice production in Bangladesh was 10.59 million tons in 1971 when population was 7.88 million, and increased to 38.72 million tons in 2020, which is three times...

A super tropical cyclone named "Amphan" struck the Bangladesh coast on 22 May 2020, which caused widespread damage to rice and non-rice crops across 26 Districts. This study aims to (i) delineate the impact of Amphan on farming and livelihoods of coastal households; (ii) identify the farmers’...