A COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SALT TOLERANT BINADHAN-8 AND BR-28 RICE PRODUCTION IN SATKHIRA DISTRICT OF BANGLADESH

This study was conducted to compare the profitability of salt tolerant Binadhan-8 and BR-28 production in coastal Satkhira district of Bangladesh. Thirty salt tolerant Binadhan–8 producing farmers were purposively selected since the introduction of this paddy is new in that area. Another 30 BR-28 producing farmers were selected randomly from the farmers ’ list obtained from the Upazila Agriculture Office. Data were collected using pre-tested structured questionnaires. Cost and return analysis as well as functional analysis were performed in this study. The results of the study revealed that per hectare total cost for Binadhan-8 was higher than BR-28 rice. Taking the production into account the total return of Binadhan-8 per hectare was higher than the total return of BR-28 rice per hectare. The sample farmer appeared to have used seeds, Urea, TSP, MP, etc. at less than the required level. Regression analysis suggests that the Binadhan-8 rice growers should limit the use of power tiller and insecticide. Contribution of these inputs to the two varieties was found to be positive but at decreasing rate for BR-28 and at increasing rate for Binadhan-8