Working efficiency and cost involvement as hand weeding (by BRRI laborers and Contractors laborers), weeder and chemical were assessed at BRRI HQ farm during aus and aman'05 seasons. BR 26 and BRRI dhan 41 were used for this purpose in the aus and aman season, respectively. Irrespective of season, none of the parameters were significantly affected by types of labor and the highest grain yield was observed RIFIT applied plots. Hand weeding and weeding by weeder produced the lowest grain yield. Contractor's labors could complete work quicker than muster roll labors. Weeding cost increased in hand weeding (Tk. 3758 ha-1 and Tk. 3653 ha-1) over RIFIT applied plot in aus and aman season, respectively.
Profitability and labor use efficiency for rice cultivation as affected by spacing and method of weed control at the BRRI Farm during boro season'05-06.BRRI dhan 29 was used for this trial. The closest spacing (20cm X 15cm) gave the highest grain yield due to increase of panicle number m-2. Only grain number panicle-1 was significantly affected by method of weed control. Irrespective of spacing, hand weeding required the highest number of labors followed by weeding by weeder. RIFIT applied plot required the lowest number of labors. RIFIT application gave higher profit over hand weeding and weeder, (Tk. 2175 ha-1 and Tk. 508 ha-1), respectively and weeder use gave higher profit than hand weeding (Tk. 1667 ha-1).
Cost and return of HYV rice cultivation during aus'05, T.aman'05 and boro'05-06 seasons was determined at the West Byde of BRRI farm. Total variable cost of rice cultivation for a hectare of land was Tk. 24744, 30387 and 38436 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The gross margin was Tk. 19826, 32183 and 32804 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The BCR was 1.8, 2.1 and 1.9 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The cost of production per Kg of rice was Tk. 6.2, 5.4 and 6.1 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively.
Comparison among drum seeding, broadcasting and transplanting methods for rice cultivation was conducted during boro season' 05-06 at the West Byde of BRRI HQ farm to find out the better and easier method for rice cultivation. Plant height, grains panicle-1 and grain yield were significantly affected by variety. BRRI dhan 29 produced higher grains panicle-1 and grain yield over BRRI dhan 28. Only grains panicle-1 and grain yield were significantly influenced by planting methods. The drum seeding method produced the highest grain yield and grains panicle-1 followed by broadcasting and transplanting method.
A survey was conducted to observe the existing labor wages rate around BRRI, Head Quarters i.e., Joydebpur, Chowrasta, Salna, Board Bazar, Konabari etc. The peak working months were May (wage rate Tk. 160-200), July-August (wage rate Tk. 140-200), and December-February (wage rate Tk. 150-180). Throughout the year, the average wage rate was Tk. 145-165.
The division produced 12201 kg rice seed, 10170 kg mixed rice those were deposited to the BRRI store. The division also produced 10,179 Kg breeder seed under active cooperation and supervision with GRS division and also deposited them.
BRRI (Including Regional Stations) had 408 muster roll laborers of which 292 regular and 116 irregular. At Head quarter, the numbers of regular and irregular laboers were 224 and 60, respectively. Out of 733035 labor days, 62.20 % was directly used for research works for different divisions and remaining was used for research related support services activities. During the reporting year, Tk. 5253353 was paid as labor wages, of which Tk. 364350 was for festival allowances. BRRI (Including Regional Stations) had 271.44 ha of land, of which 151.34 ha were cultivable.
Of the seven Deep Tubules of BRRI the Farm Management division and 3 were operated by FMPHT division. This division also maintained 12 buffaloes for necessary cultural practices.
The division earned a sum of Tk.5307 from renting of implements and sale proceeds (excluding rice) of farm products those were deposited to the BRRI account.
Water logging is a serious problem of BRRI farm and its intensity gradually increased due to different infrastructure constructed by different organizations and private owners at the out side of the farm
Profitability and labor use efficiency for rice cultivation as affected by spacing and method of weed control at the BRRI Farm during boro season'05-06.BRRI dhan 29 was used for this trial. The closest spacing (20cm X 15cm) gave the highest grain yield due to increase of panicle number m-2. Only grain number panicle-1 was significantly affected by method of weed control. Irrespective of spacing, hand weeding required the highest number of labors followed by weeding by weeder. RIFIT applied plot required the lowest number of labors. RIFIT application gave higher profit over hand weeding and weeder, (Tk. 2175 ha-1 and Tk. 508 ha-1), respectively and weeder use gave higher profit than hand weeding (Tk. 1667 ha-1).
Cost and return of HYV rice cultivation during aus'05, T.aman'05 and boro'05-06 seasons was determined at the West Byde of BRRI farm. Total variable cost of rice cultivation for a hectare of land was Tk. 24744, 30387 and 38436 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The gross margin was Tk. 19826, 32183 and 32804 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The BCR was 1.8, 2.1 and 1.9 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively. The cost of production per Kg of rice was Tk. 6.2, 5.4 and 6.1 in aus, aman and boro seasons, respectively.
Comparison among drum seeding, broadcasting and transplanting methods for rice cultivation was conducted during boro season' 05-06 at the West Byde of BRRI HQ farm to find out the better and easier method for rice cultivation. Plant height, grains panicle-1 and grain yield were significantly affected by variety. BRRI dhan 29 produced higher grains panicle-1 and grain yield over BRRI dhan 28. Only grains panicle-1 and grain yield were significantly influenced by planting methods. The drum seeding method produced the highest grain yield and grains panicle-1 followed by broadcasting and transplanting method.
A survey was conducted to observe the existing labor wages rate around BRRI, Head Quarters i.e., Joydebpur, Chowrasta, Salna, Board Bazar, Konabari etc. The peak working months were May (wage rate Tk. 160-200), July-August (wage rate Tk. 140-200), and December-February (wage rate Tk. 150-180). Throughout the year, the average wage rate was Tk. 145-165.
The division produced 12201 kg rice seed, 10170 kg mixed rice those were deposited to the BRRI store. The division also produced 10,179 Kg breeder seed under active cooperation and supervision with GRS division and also deposited them.
BRRI (Including Regional Stations) had 408 muster roll laborers of which 292 regular and 116 irregular. At Head quarter, the numbers of regular and irregular laboers were 224 and 60, respectively. Out of 733035 labor days, 62.20 % was directly used for research works for different divisions and remaining was used for research related support services activities. During the reporting year, Tk. 5253353 was paid as labor wages, of which Tk. 364350 was for festival allowances. BRRI (Including Regional Stations) had 271.44 ha of land, of which 151.34 ha were cultivable.
Of the seven Deep Tubules of BRRI the Farm Management division and 3 were operated by FMPHT division. This division also maintained 12 buffaloes for necessary cultural practices.
The division earned a sum of Tk.5307 from renting of implements and sale proceeds (excluding rice) of farm products those were deposited to the BRRI account.
Water logging is a serious problem of BRRI farm and its intensity gradually increased due to different infrastructure constructed by different organizations and private owners at the out side of the farm