Socio-economic determinants of off-farm activity participation in Bangladesh

Rahman M. S.
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Rahman M. S.: Department of Management and Finance, Faculty of Agribusiness Management, Sher-e Bangla Agricultural University

Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2013, vol. 13, issue 1, 3-7

Abstract: The study was conducted in two districts of Bangladesh to determine the factors affecting the participation in off-farm activity. A total of 150 sample farmers were selected for interview through random sampling technique. The results showed that the average annual income was higher for service holders (Tk.1,83,696) compared to business (Tk. 1,69,215) and off-farm labour activities (Tk.1,09,373). Participations in activities like business and services were positively influenced by the farm size and education respectively. On the other hand, farm size and education were inversely related with participation in off-farm labour activities. Farmers in the study areas mentioned low income from agriculture as a reason for participating in off-farm activity.

Date: 2013
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