Transformative Harvests: Agricultural Diversification and Economic Resilience in the Chattogram Hill Tracts of Bangladesh
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Crops and Fruits diversification, Modern Agriculture, Environment , CHT, JHUMAbstract
This paper describes the range and variety of fruits and crops that are being farmed in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) (Rangamati) of Bangladesh, along with an analysis of their environmental effects. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of crop and fruit diversity on the overall agricultural output in Baghaichari Upazila, Rangamati district, with a focus on yield, productivity, and production volume depending on contemporary farming. We have a sample size of 102 responders in order to continue the investigation. To achieve this, though, the study gathered primary data from 102 families provide insights into the economic viability of various crops, with emphasis on statistical and econometric analyses, including regression modeling. Noteworthy findings indicate the profitability of crops such as paddy and litchi, with mango showing promising potential. The average yield of fruits and crops is found by the study. The region benefits from a diverse range of fruits and crops, including citrus fruits, ginger, turmeric, paddy rice, dragon fruit, mustard oil, betel nuts, tobacco, pineapple, banana, tangerine, mango, litchi, boroi, pineapple, and other vegetables, owing to its varied climate and geography. However, challenges like soil erosion resulting from monocropping and shifting cultivation are highlighted, underscoring the importance of adopting sustainable farming practices to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity.
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