Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 489

Full Length Research Paper

Family poultry production and consumption patterns in selected households of Bangladesh

S. M. Billah1,4, F. Nargis2,3, M. E. Hossain4, M. A. R. Howlider4 and S. H. Lee3*
1Social Development Foundation, Bagerhat, Bangladesh. 2Institute of Microfinance, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 3Department of Agricultural Economics, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Korea. 4Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 11 March 2013
  •  Published: 31 May 2013

Abstract

Family poultry production accounts for most of the poultry production system in Bangladesh, but progress is not satisfactory. The present study assessed the existing poultry production and consumption patterns and constraints of poultry rearing of rural farmers in selected Northernareas of Bangladesh. A total of 50 households; 25 from Parakochua and 25 from Baraticryvillage in the Gaibandha district were selected for this study. The correlations coefficient was computed to determine the relationships among the dependent and independent variables. Thefindings showed that the average populations of chickens, ducks, and pigeons were 8.4, 7.19, and 6 respectively. Approximately 64% of the farmers were low producers compared to 30% for medium, whereas only 6% higher producers. In terms of consumption, the average among all birds was 8.1, and the highest proportion (74%) of them was in the low consumption category. With regard to poultry knowledge, approximately 78% of the farmers had poor overall poultry knowledge. The three most frequently cited problems faced by farmers in the process of rearing poultry were high prevalence of poultry diseases, inadequate supply of vaccine and medicine and scarcity of feed. Correlations between dependent and independent variables indicated thatage, education, farm size, and annual income of the farmers were significantly related to the consumption of poultry, whereas poultry production was positively related to the farmers’ poultry knowledge. It is concluded that poultry production, consumption and rearing knowledge are not satisfactory. Therefore, a need-based extension program should be introduced among the farmers giving more focus on building awareness and ability about poultry production and consumption.

 

Key words: Production, consumption, constrains, family poultry.