Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh
This study evaluates the adoption, feasibility, and socio-economic impacts of systematic composting among 100 households in Northern Bangladesh as part of a CGIAR initiative on mixed farming systems and sustainable farming. Farmers received support and training for two to three years from the projec...
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| author | Haque, Abdul Miajy, Abdullah Ahmed, Sharif Bhandari, Humnath |
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| description | This study evaluates the adoption, feasibility, and socio-economic impacts of systematic composting among 100 households in Northern Bangladesh as part of a CGIAR initiative on mixed farming systems and sustainable farming. Farmers received support and training for two to three years from the projects, followed by a survey to assess the benefits and challenges of systematic compost production in their homesteads. All surveyed households were knowledgeable about compost production and had received training, primarily from IRRI (84%). In compost production, 100% of households use cow dung, followed by kitchen waste (46%), poultry manure (24%), and crop residues (12%). On average, households complete 2.87 compost cycles per year, producing around 3,000 kg annually. Compost is mainly used on vegetables and crop fields (87%), while 13% of households sell it, generating supplementary income averaging BDT 2,100 per year. Compost usage varies by season, peaking during the Rabi season, with 88% of households utilizing it for various crops such as rice, potatoes, mustard, vegetables, and maize. Farmers report clear benefits: improved soil fertility (97%) and higher crop yields (86%), with 86% considering compost more effective than chemical fertilizers. Compost also reduces dependence on chemical inputs, contributing to sustainable farming practices. Farmers demonstrate strong commitment to compost production, with 66% planning to continue current levels and 34% intending to expand. Key support needs include training and technical advice (100%), financial assistance (36%), and market linkages (16%), emphasizing the importance of capacity-building to sustain and scale compost production. Overall, the results highlight compost as a vital component of crop productivity, soil health, and potential income diversification, reinforcing its role in promoting sustainable agriculture in the study area. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1789882025-12-19T02:02:03Z Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh Haque, Abdul Miajy, Abdullah Ahmed, Sharif Bhandari, Humnath composts organic fertilizers sustainable agriculture crop production technology adoption farmers household income surveys agricultural production This study evaluates the adoption, feasibility, and socio-economic impacts of systematic composting among 100 households in Northern Bangladesh as part of a CGIAR initiative on mixed farming systems and sustainable farming. Farmers received support and training for two to three years from the projects, followed by a survey to assess the benefits and challenges of systematic compost production in their homesteads. All surveyed households were knowledgeable about compost production and had received training, primarily from IRRI (84%). In compost production, 100% of households use cow dung, followed by kitchen waste (46%), poultry manure (24%), and crop residues (12%). On average, households complete 2.87 compost cycles per year, producing around 3,000 kg annually. Compost is mainly used on vegetables and crop fields (87%), while 13% of households sell it, generating supplementary income averaging BDT 2,100 per year. Compost usage varies by season, peaking during the Rabi season, with 88% of households utilizing it for various crops such as rice, potatoes, mustard, vegetables, and maize. Farmers report clear benefits: improved soil fertility (97%) and higher crop yields (86%), with 86% considering compost more effective than chemical fertilizers. Compost also reduces dependence on chemical inputs, contributing to sustainable farming practices. Farmers demonstrate strong commitment to compost production, with 66% planning to continue current levels and 34% intending to expand. Key support needs include training and technical advice (100%), financial assistance (36%), and market linkages (16%), emphasizing the importance of capacity-building to sustain and scale compost production. Overall, the results highlight compost as a vital component of crop productivity, soil health, and potential income diversification, reinforcing its role in promoting sustainable agriculture in the study area. 2025-12 2025-12-18T05:55:59Z 2025-12-18T05:55:59Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178988 en Open Access application/pdf International Rice Research Institute Haque, Abdul, Abdullah Miajy, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari (2025). Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh. International Rice Research Institute. 24 p. |
| spellingShingle | composts organic fertilizers sustainable agriculture crop production technology adoption farmers household income surveys agricultural production Haque, Abdul Miajy, Abdullah Ahmed, Sharif Bhandari, Humnath Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title | Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title_full | Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title_short | Evaluating the Adoption and Impact of Systematic Compost Production: Evidence from a Survey in Northern Bangladesh |
| title_sort | evaluating the adoption and impact of systematic compost production evidence from a survey in northern bangladesh |
| topic | composts organic fertilizers sustainable agriculture crop production technology adoption farmers household income surveys agricultural production |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178988 |
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