Economic viability of releasing Bt cotton in Bangladesh: An early insight
| Autor: | Md. Hayder Khan Sujan, Mohammad Mizanul Haque Kazal, Md. Akhteruzzaman, Sima Kundu, Md. Kamrul Islam, Md. Sadique Rahman |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 9, Pp e30589- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2405-8440 70563586 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30589 |
| Popis: | 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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