Perceptions,Preferences, and Attitude of Bangladesh Farmers Towards Homegarden Farming Systems |
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| Authors: | Mahbubul Alam Yasushi Furukawa Matsumoto Mika |
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| Institution: | (1) The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan;(2) Forest Management Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan;(3) Faculty of Agriculture, Monobe Otsu 200, Kochi 7838502, Japan |
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| Abstract: | An empirical study was conducted of the attitudes, perceptions and preferences of owners of homegardens in Bangladesh. A wide
spectrum of opinions regarding various agroforestry issues was observed. Landholders were found to maintain their homegardens
mainly for subsistence, although some additional family income was derived from selling surplus products. Due to lack of scientific
knowledge the growing stock of homegardens was not of high quality. Seedlings were mostly preferred to other planting materials.
Mango was accorded the highest ‘preference ranking’ among the available species. The farmers expected a number of external
support measures, including high quality planting materials, assured credit facilities, and access to state-of-the-art management
knowledge. It was concluded that various perceptions, preferences and attitude of the farmers would provide a framework for
future policy formulation, preparation of homegarden management plans and development of homegardens in the study area and
more generally in Bangladesh. |
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