COMPARATIVE PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF WHITE AND TOSSA JUTE CULTIVATION

This study was designed to estimate the costs, returns and relative profitability of White and Tossa jute production in at the Ullahpara upazila in Sirajganj district. Primary data were collected from 60 farmers, selected by random sampling techniques, of which 30 from each of the white and tossa jute producing farmers through a pre-tested interview schedule during the period from August to September 2010. Descriptive statistics were used for achieving the main objectives of the study. Average farm size of white and Tossa jute growers was 1.12 ha and 1.29 ha, respectively in the study area. Considering all cash and non-cash expenses, it was found that full cost for White jute was Tk. 79871.02 and this was Tk. 81120.50 for Tossa jute which was higher by Tk. 1249.48. Per hectare net return for White jute were Tk. 18988.00 and Tk. 38832.00 for Tossa jute which was much higher compared to White jute. Insufficient water availability for jute retting was acute problem among the farmers. Therefore, solving the existing constraints is main concern to sustain jute sector in Bangladesh.