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Adoption of Agroforestry Technologies among Small Scale Farmers of Patuakhali and Khulna Districts in Bangladesh

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  • Md. Mahbub Talulkder

    (Executive Officer Probashi Kallyan bank, Patuakhali Branch, Patuakhali,, Bangladesh)

  • Munshi Mohammad Kutub Uddin

    (Department of Agriculture, Kapotakshma Degree College, Koyra, Khulna, Bangladesh)

  • Jesmin Nahar

    (Assistant Teacher, Auliapur Board Govt. Primary School, Patuakhali Sadar, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Zahidul Islam

    (Department of Agriculture, Noapara Model College, Noapara, Jashore, Bangladesh)

  • Jannatul Ferdus

    (Sector Specialist, Climate Change Program, BRAC, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Sofiqul Islam

    (Department of Agriculture, SPC Kafurpura School and College, Bagerhat Sadar, Bangladesh)

  • Mst. Samshun Nahar

    (Department of Accounting, Government Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Magura, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Nazmul Hossain

    (Department of public health, Chuadanga, First Capital University of Bangladesh)

Abstract

These researches investigate used by small scale farmers in Patuakhali and Khulna Districts in Bangladesh. This experiment was conducted to identifying the types of agroforestry technologies adopted by farmers. Bangladesh is a disaster prone country among the south Asian sub-continent. The agro-forestry technology most effective weapons of efficient land use. Results from the study identified majority (75%) of least farmers adapting to agroforestry technologies while (25%) were not practicing the technology. The study also identified the major types of agroforestry technologies adopted by farmers. Adoption of agroforestry technologies by small scale farmers has been low leading to persistence of wood fuel deficit. A sample of 201 small scale farmers who were selected using stratified proportionate random sampling in the location was used in the study. The study found out that farm size, sex (gender), land tenure, and farm preparation methods influences adoption of agroforestry technologies in the study area. So, this study recommends that extension services to encourage more small scale farmers adopt these technologies be intensified.

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  • Md. Mahbub Talulkder & Munshi Mohammad Kutub Uddin & Jesmin Nahar & Md. Zahidul Islam & Jannatul Ferdus & Md. Sofiqul Islam & Mst. Samshun Nahar & Md. Nazmul Hossain, 2025. "Adoption of Agroforestry Technologies among Small Scale Farmers of Patuakhali and Khulna Districts in Bangladesh," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(6), pages 2002-2016, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:6:p:2002-2016
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