The role of livelihood diversification in agricultural modernization among tribal farmers in Bangladesh: A binary logistic model approach.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of livelihood diversification on tribal farmers' decision to adopt modern agricultural practices, while also examining the profitability of various agricultural practices and identifying key challenges and policy recommendations for enhancing the sustainability of tribal farming livelihoods in Bangladesh. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire during the month of February 2021 from 115 tribal farmers, followed by a simple random sampling technique. In the study area, only 9.57% of farmers were involved in crop cultivation. The study calculated that human labor cost was the highest in rice production (about 37%). The benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of rice production, livestock rearing, and homestead gardening was estimated at 1.46, 1.41,

SUBMITTER: Tasnim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856501 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature