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An Analysis of Potato Value Chain in Bogra District of Bangladesh

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  • Akter, T.
  • Rahman, M. M.
  • Miah, M. S.

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This study was an attempt to assess the existing potato value chain and seasonal price variation based on of primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from the potato growers of Kahaloo upazila under Bogra district and potato retailers were selected from Bogra Sadar upazila by applying direct interview method during the month of February to April 2012. Different value chain actors were involved in production and marketing system, such as Faria, Bepari, wholesaler, retailer and cold storage owner. In Kahaloo upaziala the whole value chain of potato was completed through five separate supply chains of potato from the hand of farmers to the ultimate consumers. Longest supply chain included farmer, Faria, Bepari, wholesaler, Distance wholesaler, Retailer and finally consumer. Highest sales price of potato was received by retailer and the lowest sales price was received by farmer. Total value addition by different actors was found 338.12 Tk. per 40 Kg potato. In value chain, highest value was added by wholesaler and lowest value was added by Faria of the total value addition. Ratio to moving average method was applied to examine the price fluctuation of Bogra and Dhaka market with the help of secondary data. The price fluctuation of potato in Bogra and Dhaka market was relatively correlated.

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  • Akter, T. & Rahman, M. M. & Miah, M. S., 2016. "An Analysis of Potato Value Chain in Bogra District of Bangladesh," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 9(4).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaees:357266
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