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The Complexity of Multidimensional Learning in Agriculture
Studies on agricultural technology adoption often focus on one input, practice, or package, which is analytically useful, but may overlook the complexities involved with multidimensional learning needed for a lot of agricultural decisions. In Kenya, we study farmers' dynamic learning (from oneself and others) and adoption decisions over six seasons ...
Rachid Laajaj, Karen Macours
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Relative abundance of insect pests and their predators on boro rice
The study was conducted to know the relative abundance of insect pests and their predators on 5 boro rice varieties namely Arize tez, Teea, Sakti, Sathi and BRRI Dhan 28. In Arize Tez variety, short horned grasshopper revealed the highest percent relative abundance (87.25%) at tillering stage and green rice leafhopper was only at panical initiation ...
MMH Khan, MA Bakar
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ABSTRACT This study investigates the widespread degradation of river ecosystems in Bangladesh and its impact on fish biodiversity and identifies potential strategies for ecosystem restoration. Combining community perceptions from focus group discussions (FGDs) with fish market study for spatial analyses of fish species diversity across the Barak–Meghna,
Mohammad Mahfujul Haque +6 more
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Effect of crop establishment methods on the yield of boro rice
Yield and yield penalty as well as economic suitability of various high yielding varieties needed to be assessed by different crop establishment methods before promoting a sustainable crop establishment method in Bangladesh. There for, an experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during ...
Md Abdul Kader +2 more
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Wetland areas in Bangladesh face annual crop losses due to flash floods and labor shortages. Combined harvester (CH) adoption remains limited due to high costs, lack of information, and inadequate support. Farm size, income, and land ownership significantly drive CH adoption.
Md. Monirul Islam +5 more
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Farmers’ perception and role of mobile phone for maize production in Bangladesh
Abstract The current study investigates the advantages of the use of mobile phones to improve maize (Zea mays L.) production in Dinajpur Sadar, Bangladesh. A survey of 300 farm households has been undertaken to establish farmers' opinions and the determinants influencing the use of mobile phones using econometric modeling.
Shahiduzzaman Selim +3 more
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Effect of Low Temperature on Boro Rice in West Bengal
This article 'Effect of Low Temperature on Boro Rice in West Bengal' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and for ...
Bardhan Roy, S. K., Biswas, S.
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Suitability Evaluation of Crop Manager for Boro Rice Production
The experiment was conducted at a farmer’s field, Nashipur, Dinajpur during the period from January to June, 2014 during the Boro season. There were three fertilizer treatments: F1: Fertilizer Recommended by Farmers Practice (FP), F2: Fertilizer Recommended by Nutrient Management (NM) and F3: Fertilizer Recommended by SRDI.
MS Rahman +4 more
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Effect of weed management on the growth and yield performances of boro rice cultivars
An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensinghduring the period from December 2017 through May 2018 to evaluate the effect of weed management practices on the performance of boro rice cultivars.
Salam, M. A., Sarker, S., Sultana, A.
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Pseudomonas protegens PBL3 secretome was successfully scaled up and provided effective preventive control of Bacterial Panicle Blight at the rice panicle stage, supporting its potential use as a practical, biologically based management tool. ABSTRACT Bacterial panicle blight (BPB), caused by Burkholderia glumae, is an emerging disease in rice that ...
Shilu Dahal +2 more
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