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Economic viability of releasing Bt cotton in Bangladesh: An early insight.
Sujan, Md Hayder Khan; Kazal, Mohammad Mizanul Haque; Akhteruzzaman, Md; Kundu, Sima; Islam, Md Kamrul; Rahman, Md Sadique.
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  • Sujan MHK; Department of Development and Poverty Studies, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
  • Kazal MMH; Department of Development and Poverty Studies, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
  • Akhteruzzaman M; Cotton Development Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Kundu S; Cotton Development Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Islam MK; Cotton Development Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Rahman MS; Department of Agricultural Finance and Management, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Heliyon ; 10(9): e30589, 2024 May 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38756566
ABSTRACT
Insect resistant genetically modified Bt cotton (containing a gene of Bacillus thuringiensis) has substantial potentiality of mounting cotton productivity. This study unveils an early insight on the economic viability of Bt cotton in Bangladesh. A total of 248 traditional cotton farmers and 8 Bt cotton experimental fields were surveyed in April 2022 for achieving the objectives. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings showed that the cost of Bt cotton production was slightly higher than that of conventional cotton. However, Bt cotton yielded a productivity increase of 0.81 t/ha. The cultivation of Bt cotton resulted in a higher net return (USD 2436/ha) compared to conventional cotton (USD 1624/ha). The results further indicated that the use of insecticides and pesticides in Bt cotton was significantly lower compared to traditional cotton, thereby contributing to the preservation of the natural environment. Overall, cultivation of Bt cotton is economically viable and may generate environmental benefits. Steps are warranted to disseminate and expand its cultivation.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Bangladesh Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Bangladesh Pais de publicación: Reino Unido