Prospects and problems of broiler enterprise under contract farming system with particular reference to marketing practices
2003
Rahman, M.S. (Bangladesh Agricultural Univ., Mymensingh (Bangladesh). Dept. of Cooperation and Marketing) | Khan, M.I. | Islam, M.S. | Ferdous, M.I.
The present study was carried out to examine the cost and profit of raising broiler farms and also to examine the existing marketing system of commercially produced live broiler under contract growing system. The findings of the study were based on the analysis of primary data. The sample size of the study was 65 which included 25 contract growing farmers and 40 traders. The average cost of raising broiler per farm per batch (50 days) was estimated at Tk. 73322 for 1000 birds. The gross return per broiler farm per batch (50 days) for 1000 birds was estimated at Tk. 81380. The net return (profit) per broiler farm per batch (50 days) for 1000 birds was estimated at Tk. 8058. In broiler marketing system five important channels were identified. The average marketing cost of Aftab Bahumukhi Farm Limited (ABFL) for 1000 birds was Tk. 2295. The average marketing cost of broiler in Dhaka city for wholesaler-cum-retailers and retailers were Tk. 2824 and Tk. 2046 per 1000 birds respectively. In Kishoreganj market the marketing cost of wholesaler- cum-retailers and retailers were Tk. 2545 and Tk. 2370 per 1000 birds respectively. The average gross margin of broiler in Dhaka city market for ABFL, wholesaler-cum-retailer and retailer were estimated at Tk. 9000, Tk. 7500 and 9000 respectively for 1000 birds (1500 kg). In Kishoreganj the average gross margin of broiler for ABFL, wholesaler-cum-retailers and retailers were estimated at Tk. 4500, Tk. 7500 and Tk. 9000 respectively for 1000 birds (1500 kg). Problems associated with production and marketing of broiler and eggs were identified. Both the farm owners and traders provided some suggestions for the solution of these problems. Some recommendations were also made on the basis of the present study.
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