Cultivation and economic prospects of betel nut (Areca catechu Linn.) and coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) in rural economy: A case study from Southeastern region of Bangladesh
Cultivation and economic prospects of betel nut (Areca catechu Linn.) and coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) in rural economy: A case study from Southeastern region of Bangladesh
Betel Nut and Coconut are two important crops in the homesteads and farmlands of South-Eastern region of Bangladesh. An exploratory survey to assess the cultivation, contribution
and importance of palm husbandry in rural economy was conducted at Ramu upazila under
Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh. A total of 120 households’ heads were interviewed who
were selected following stratified random selection method. The findings revealed that
betel nut contributes 19.06% (78345 TK) of total annual household income whereas
coconut contributes 6.07% (25017 TK). Orchard, pond bank, homestead and road sides
were the four cultivation sites of both palms. Orchards were at top of farmer’s preference
for cultivating betel nuts while homesteads are of greater preference to farm holders for
coconut trees. Annual production of betel nut was highest (547 betel nuts per tree) at their
11-20 years age range. Annual production per coconut tree was maximum (58 coconuts)
at 21-30 years age class. The availability of palm trees of different age classes reflects a
sustainable production system of betel nut and coconuts in the study area. Palm husbandry
could be a promising sector of rural economy in Bangladesh if the marketing system is
well developed reducing involvement of middlemen in the business.
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