Impact of Education on Rice Production in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Three Villages of Shibganj Upazila of Bogra

Abstract

This study examines the impact of education on rice production in Bangladesh. The study has been employed on farm level cross sectional data from the villages of Chapachil, Paschim Saidpur and Asrafpur of Shibganj Upazila of Bogra. The research approach is both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Farm level data used in this study are collected by employing random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire is used to collect data from 358 rice cultivators in the study area. The chi-square test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the econometric techniques ordinary least squares (OLS) and ridge regression methods are used to assess the impact of education on rice production. The results of the study show that education has a statistically significant and positive effect on rice production. The study also shows that input cost, labour cost, cultivable land and extension service have also statistically significant and positive effect on rice production. The policy suggestion of the study is that the government should emphasize on education through literacy campaigning, training and adult continuing education programs so that rice production is increased. In addition, the government should also take initiative so that farmers can easily adopt modern agricultural inputs.