Farmer s response regarding impact of industrial wastes on crop production

Abstract

Abstract : The essence of the present study was to determine the farmer's response regarding the impact of industrial wastes on crop production. The study was conducted in Mirzapur union under Gazipur sadar upazila of Gazipur district. Data were collected using a pre¬designed interview schedule during November, 2009 to March, 2010. A sample of 90 respondents was selected from 2103 industrial wastes affected farmers using simple random technique. Yield and quality of produced rice, fruits and vegetables were found reduced to a substantial amount due to indiscriminate discharge of industrial wastes. Significant differences were found between pre and post establishment of industry in terms of yield and quality of rice, fruits and vegetables. Proper treatment of industrial wastes and implementation of environmental act might be acted upon to increase crop production and compensate for the affected farmers in future.