Risks affecting hybrid rice yield in Bangladesh: two-tier approach of appraisal and management

Purpose: Bangladesh faces a growing food demand from population under the continuous shrinking of arable land. Most Bangladeshi farmers produce inbred rice. Hybrid rice has been shown, in China, to be far more productive per hectare. cannot feed itself long-term without ample hybrid Yet, fewer are at present; they perceive cultivation as too risky. The present study was conducted define yield risks and develop management strategies allow contribute production. Research Method: Both quantitative qualitative methods were used evaluate production farmers’ perspective experts’. Three hundred fifty-four randomly-sampled interviewed with key informants, focus group discussions, experts’ opinion surveys, workshops. A fuzzy triangular scale calculating Findings: From results, unexpected performance, germination failure, unavailability seed sowing seasons, crop failure due pest infestation identified critical risks. regression model determined that education, family income, innovativeness, experience, selling public procurement lower Therefore, educated high-income families, innovative farmers, experienced who sell face risk Originality/value: This mainly for Bangladesh. policy advises encouraging by reducing risk, which is also offered.