How Do Greenhouse Gases and Other Factors Affect Rice Production in Bangladesh? An Insight from Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Rasheda Sultana, Sabiha Binta Hasan, Roksana AkhterMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University
Email: sabihaeco@mbstu.ac.bd
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Abstract
Purpose: The study aims to elucidate the impact
of greenhouse gases and other factors on rice production in Bangladesh. By
considering the influences of greenhouse gases, technological factors, and
industrial activities, the research unveils significant insights into the
long-term and short-term effects on rice production.
Methodology: This research employs
the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach to investigate the impact of
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, agricultural land, agriculture as percentage
share of GDP, and industry on rice production in Bangladesh through EViews-12
Software.
Findings: Our findings suggest
that CO2 emissions, industrial and agricultural share as percentage
of GDP exhibit a negative impact, decreasing rice production, while N2O
and agricultural land have a notable positive effect. Technical factors such as
the area under rice cultivation, agriculture and industry are identified as
pivotal contributors to rice production.
Practical Implications: Finally, the
study concludes with policy implications and recommendations based on our
findings for sustainable agricultural practices, technological advancements,
and policy interventions tailored to enhance rice production and secure food
sustainability in the unique agricultural landscape of Bangladesh.
Originality/Value: As per as our
knowledge, no research has been carried out in Bangladesh to investigate the
impact of greenhouse gases and selected factors on rice production.
Research Limitations: Due to difficulties
in data collection procedure, we could not include all variables of greenhouse
gases. We expect in future, there will be more data sources which would help
many researchers to contribute to rice production related researches.