@article{wjar2017553,
author={{Dhar, Aurup Ratan and Islam, Md. Monirul and Ahmed, Jasim Uddin},
title={Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects},
journal={World Journal of Agricultural Research},
volume={5},
number={5},
pages={265--272},
year={2017},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/wjar/5/5/3},
issn={2333-0678},
abstract={The research was conducted to evaluate the problems and prospects of adopting conservation agriculture in Jamalpur and Bogra districts of Bangladesh. A total of 120 farmers (20 from focal and 100 from control group) were surveyed for collecting necessary data and information. A combination of descriptive statistics and mathematical techniques was used to analyze the data. Focal farmers followed the basic principles of conservation agriculture but control farmers continued conventional crop farming practices. Focal farmers were more profitable compared to control farmers in terms of wheat and bean production. Less production due to minimum tillage, difficulties in maintenance, lack of extension service etc. were the major problems faced by the farmers. Knowledge on soil conservation and soil quality improvement, use of organic fertilizer, etc. were found as strengths; management of crop residue, scarcity of cowdung, etc. were found as weaknesses; labor opportunities, market demand, etc. were found as opportunities; and climate change and price fluctuation were found as threats of adopting conservation agriculture. Regular extension contact, arrangement of training programmes and input support are to be ensured by different government and non-government organizations to motivate farmers for adopting conservation agriculture practice.},
doi={10.12691/wjar-5-5-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}