Socioeconomic constraints limiting pulses production [in Bangladesh]
1989
Elias, S.M.
Presently pulses are produced at the subsistence level with the bare minimum of modern inputs. Low yields, lack of good-quality seeds, and incidence of pests and diseases are major constraints to increased pulses production. Pulses grain moves from growers in the primary market, to the Beparis (traders) and Aratdars (wholesalers) in the secondary market, to processors such as millers, to retailers, and finally to the consumers. The incidence of pests and rodents are the main problems of storage for both growers and traders. Low output price for the growers and traders' monopolies are the biggest handicaps. The problems range from high transport cost and lack of capital for the petty traders, to storage and unstable prices for the wholesalers, and an uncertain supply of electricity for the millers. To increase pulses production in the country, technological research in the field of breeding, agronomy, and pest management as well as socioeconomic research to assess the future demand and policy directions are necessary. Research into the appropriate cropping patterns that incorporate pulses will help to consolidate the position of these crops in the farming systems. Measures to control post harvest losses are essential. Improvement in the storage methods and maintenance of seed viability will improve the supply position.
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