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Md. Safiul Islam Afrad

Publications (19)

Organic Amendments Influence the Yield of Vegetables and Soil Properties at Charlands in Bangladesh

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, G. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Md. Zulfiker Ali & Aliyu Akilu Barau · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2022

The field experiment was conducted in the Charlands of Bangladesh during November 2021 to March 2022 to find the crop production and soil properties status. A randomized complete block design was followed with six treatments and three replications. The organic amendments were qui...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i130208

Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Different Crops at Charlands in Bangladesh

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, G. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Md. Zulfiker Ali & Aliyu Akilu Barau · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2021

The experiment was conducted at the farmer’s fields of three Charlands in Bangladesh during November 2019 to July 2020 for establishing new technologies for enhancement of productivity through innovative soil management practices. The experiments were established in a randomized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2021/v17i330198

Farmers’ Use of Personal Protection Equipment in Jeshore and Rajshahi Districts of Bangladesh

Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Aliyu Akilu Barau, Md. Enamul Haque & Mohammad Habibullah · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2020

Personal protection equipment (PPE) is used by farmers when dealing with crop protection products. Owing to its relevance, this survey assessed the status of PPE use by the farmers. The survey focused on two districts (Jeshore and Rajshahi) of Bangladesh. Descriptive research des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2020/v33i330204

Good Agricultural Practices in Sustainable Crop Production: Drivers, Profitability, Impacts and Challenges

A.K.M. Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Shahriar Hasan, Hasiba Rahman Kimti & Zainab Tazkia · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2025

The rising global demand for food emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable intensification in crop production. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) have developed into a comprehensive framework to tackle these challenges by promoting on-farm and post-harvest practices. This syste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i4428

Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Vegetable Growers' Attitude towards GAP in Narsingdi District of Bangladesh

Shahriar Hasan, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Enamul Haque, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque & Emrul Kayesh · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Bangladesh's food security and rural livelihoods heavily rely on vegetable cultivation, and implementing GAP promotes sustainable farming practices and environmental protection. This study explored the attitudes of vegetable growers in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, about Good Agricultur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91153

Adaptation of Coastal Farmers to Increasing Salinity in Selected Coastal Area of Bangladesh

Md. Iske Abdullah, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Enamul Haque, Mohammed Ziauddin Kamal, Soumitra Saha & Shahriar Hasan · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2025

The present study evaluated the adaptation measures taken by the coastal farmers of Bangladesh to cope with the increasing salinity. Mixed method including key informant interview, household survey was used to collect data from 80 respondents who were selected as a sample followi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2025/v25i2586

Impact of Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project on the Smallholder Beneficiaries in Mithapukur Upazila, Rangpur District of Bangladesh

Nusrat Jahan Upoma, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Enamul Haque, Nasrin Sultana, Shahriar Hasan & Jayanta Choudhury · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

In Bangladesh, plenty of development projects are assumed, though success of very few is evaluated. This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project (IAPP) on the smallholder beneficiaries. The proportionate random sampling technique was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i92539

Pineapple Production and Its Marketing Channels in Bangladesh: Present Status, Prospects and Challenges

Shahriar Hasan, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Riazul Islam, Soumitra Saha & Jayanta Choudhury · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Pineapple production offers a unique opportunity for the farmers due to the favorable climatic conditions in Bangladesh. Consequently, pineapple cultivation in Bangladesh round the year, has picked up on quite a large scale. The nutritional condition of Bangladeshi individuals wh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i72524

Impact of Rice Seed Production, Processing, and Distribution Training on the Stakeholders in Bangladesh

Tanzina Tazmim Tani, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Md. Arifur Rahman Khan, M. Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Saidul Islam, Md. Nazmul Manik, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Amlan Biswas, Fatema Wadud & Stephan Mann · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study examined the impact of rice seed production, processing, and distribution training on the rice seed stakeholders. Ten one-day training events were conducted by Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and funded by the International Rice Research Institute...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i92051

Rice Variety Preferences in Bangladesh – What is the Role of Public Breeders?

Amlan Biswas, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Saidul Islam, Nuruzzaman & Stefan Mann · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study compared preferred rice varieties by millers and farmers in Bangladesh, hypothesizing that public breeders would focus on public goods like disease resistance, whereas private breeders would focus on profits in the entire chain. Primary data were collected from 99 farm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i51913

Consumers’ Perception on Safety of Vegetables in the Urban Markets of Mymensingh City in Bangladesh

Nymphaea Parveen, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, M. Mofazzal Hossain, Fardus Ahamed Nasim, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Farhad Hossain, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Shahriar Hasan & Soumitra Saha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The major focus of the study was to explore the safety perception of consumers towards vegetables in the urban markets of Mymensingh city in Bangladesh. The study was carried out through survey of randomly selected sixty vegetable consumers. Data were collected through face-to-fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i41886

Influences of Socio-economic Factors on Lemon Pest Management Practices in Tangail District of Bangladesh

Shahriar Hasan, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, M. Zinnatul Alam, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque & Md. Riazul Islam · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2021

Aims: The main objective of the study was to explore the influences of socio-demographic factors of lemon cultivators on accepting pest management practices. Study Design: A total of 120 lemon growers of the Tangail district were selected as samples following the proportionate ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2021/v10i330267

Mobile Phone as a Communication Device for Seeking Agricultural Information by the Rural Farm Women in Bangladesh

Md. Sadekur Rahman, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Shaikh Shamim Hasan & Md. Abiar Rahman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Mobile phone helps in communication and thus, lead to accessing information is gaining popularity in Bangladesh along with many developing countries.In the remote rural areas where mobile network is not up to the expectation yet and scarcity of information is a stark, rural farm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i330553

Pest Risk Analysis and Management Practices for Increasing Profitability of Lemon Production

Shahriar Hasan, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, M. Zinnatul Alam, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque & Md. Riazul Islam · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2021

The study aimed at assessing the pest risk and management practices of lemon production and its profitability in Tangail district of Bangladesh. Household survey was conducted by an interview schedule from 120 lemon growers who were selected as sample respondents following a prop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2021/v22i130181

Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices by Charland Farmers in Charfasson, Bangladesh

Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Farhad Hossain, Farhana Yeasmin, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Md. Sadekur Rahman, Shahriar Hasan & Soumitra Saha · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2023

The study was conducted in Charfasson upazila of Bangladesh to assess the farmers’ perception on climate change, adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices, and food security condition. The primary data were collected from 120 sample respondents through face to face i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2023/v24i5545

Comparative Contribution of Crops and Homestead Forest Enterprises to Rural Household Economy: A Case Study of Keshorita Village in Bangladesh

Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad & Md. Mizanur Rahman · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2018

Comparative Contribution of Crops and Homestead Forest Enterprises to Rural Household Economy: A Case Study of Keshorita Village in Bangladesh Despite over-dependence on the crop based farming economy, homestead forestry practices have immense potential to ensure sustainable live...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/41652

Farmers' Perception towards Sand Deposition Effects on Agriculture in Jamuna River Floodplain, Bangladesh

Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Ataur Rahman, Shahriar Hasan, Md. Enamul Haque, Minhaz Ahmed, Safiqul Islam, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Soumitra Saha, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Farhana Yeasmin, Md. Farhad Hossain & Abdullah Al Mahmud · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Seasonal flooding often leads to sand accumulation on farmlands, which affects soil fertility, reduces crop yields, and disrupts farming activities. This study explores farmers’ perceptions towards the impact of sand deposition on agricultural land and livelihoods along the Jamun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i71057

How Does Adoption of Crop Variety Reduce the Impact of Drought in Agriculture and Mitigate Food Insecurity of Smallholder Farmers? A Case Study on BUdhan1 Rice Variety in Bangladesh

Fardus Ahamed Nasim, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Shariful Islam, Nymphaea Parveen, Sulogna Chakma & Md. Safiul Islam Afrad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2019

Adaptation to climate change impacts in agriculture sector is a particular challenge in the coming decades. Erratic rainfall causes prolonged drought period in the north-western part of Bangladesh which hampers crop production and creates uncertainty of food security.  Adoption o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2019/v30i330114

Attitude of Aromatic Rice Farmers towards Good Agricultural Practices in Dinajpur, Bangladesh

Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Zabun Nahar Lota, Farhana Yeasmin, Md. Shamim Hossain, Shahriar Hasan, Md. Farhad Hossain, Md. Sadekur Rahman, Shamim Reza, Foyez Ahmed Prodhan, Md. Enamul Haque & Md. Safiul Islam Afrad · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2024

This study investigated aromatic rice farmers' attitude towards Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, aiming to fill a gap in the literature regarding GAPs adoption in the country's rice cultivation sector. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i6828