The role of rice processing industries in Bangladesh: A case study of the Sherpur district

A case study was conducted to investigate the processing technique and marketing of rice in Bangladesh. Rice - processing industries (millers) are one of the most dominarit rice - trading agencies in the study area. Our results indicate that this processing sector provides a significant nunrber of j...

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Published inReview of Agricultural Economics - Hokkaido University (Japan) Vol. 57
Main Authors Zaman, Z.U. (Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo (Japan)), Mishima, T, Hisano, S, Moha'sci, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2001
Subjects
BANGLADESH
BYPRODUCTS
MARKETING CHANNELS
MILLING INDUSTRY
PROCESSING
RICE
SURVEYS
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Summary:A case study was conducted to investigate the processing technique and marketing of rice in Bangladesh. Rice - processing industries (millers) are one of the most dominarit rice - trading agencies in the study area. Our results indicate that this processing sector provides a significant nunrber of jobs to the rural people. Seasonal employment patterns showed that employment opportunities are high during the crop seasons, especially in the boro (spring paddy) harvesting season. Women had higher employment opportunities than men in the researched area. The breakeven price per kilogram (kg) of rice was analyzed in order to identify the margin for the mill owner. It was found that the millers selling price was higher than that of the breakeven price, indicating that rice trading is a profitable business in Bangladesh.
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ISSN:0385-5961