Pineapple Farmers Research Articles

Analysis of Production Factors Influences of Pineapple Farming in Kualu Nenas Village Tambang Sub-District, Kampar Regency

Kualu Nenas Village is a center of pineapple production in Tambang District, Kampar Regency. Pineapple production and productivity for the last seven years in Tambang District were fluctuating and decreasing every year. Pineapple farming is the main source of income in the village and has not been managed properly by using its production factors. This study aims to describe the performance of pineapple cultivation by farmers and to analyze the effect of the number of production factors on pineapple productivity. This research was conducted in Kuala Nenas Village. The method of analysis using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The data used is time-series data in the form of cross-section data from pineapple production data in Kualu Nenas Village for a period of four months, starting from November 2019 to February 2020 from direct interviews with 35 farmers using the purposive sampling method. The results of the study conclude that the management of pineapple cultivation at of loosening the soil, weeding, controlling pests and diseases, fertilizing, giving ethrel, thinning tillers, and harvesting activities. The results of the analysis show that the variation in the total productivity of each farmer is 86,20percents due to differences in the use of production factors per hectare. Of the seven production factors that are thought to affect the productivity of the pineapple, only three production factors have a statistically significant effect, namely the use of pineapple staple population with a production elasticity of 0,398percents, the labor usage with a production elasticity of 0,325percents and the use of amount ethrel with a production elasticity of 0,103percents. While, four factors production which did not significantly influence the productivity of pineapples namely the amount of KCL fertilizer, urea fertilizer, ash fertilizer, and ZA fertilizer because the elasticity of production is less than 1 percent. The Return to Scale (RTS) condition of the business is in the Decreasing Return to Scale (DRS) condition with a value of 0,885.

Participatory farm budgeting – A case of pineapple farmers in ghana

ABSTRACT This article articulates the usefulness of a participatory farm budget in addressing challenges associated with the recall of agricultural prices, inputs, outputs, and estimate biases in the global south. The study is foregrounded in a qualitative paradigm. Participatory farm budgeting is a method that permits stakeholders to analyze, quantify input, output resources, and farm profit. The method highlighted higher economic returns associated with sucker production, an aspect neglected and trivialized by the conventional farm methods. We recommend dedicated attention to harness the economic benefits derived from sucker production through the radical use of the participatory farm budget.

Challenges of and Opportunities for Market Access by Pineapple Agripreneurs in Rangwe Sub County, Homa Bay County, Kenya

Pineapple farming is among the fastest-growing agricultural sub-sectors in Homa Bay County, Kenya specifically Rangwe sub-county. However, limited attention has been given to the market access of this produce. Evidenced by vast quantities of pineapples harvested from the farms and stacked along main highways without targeting a specific market. This result to a small portion being sold and the rest deteriorating, consequently reducing returns for pineapple agripreneurs. Therefore, this paper sought to determine those factors that influences access to formal market by pineapple agripreneurs and as well as find out challenges of and opportunities for accessing formal markets by the Rangwe pineapple agripreneurs. The survey was undertaken in Rangwe Sub-county, and multisampling method was used to select a sample of 183 pineapple agripreneurs from the study area, primary data was collected using a semi-structured survey tool. Data was analyzed by descriptive analysis and Logistic regression model. Results indicated that pineapple agripreneurs were faced with numerous challenges in accessing pineapple market, also there existed several market access opportunities for pineapple agripreneurs. The results of logistic regression analysis revealed extension contacts, education level and price of pineapple as factors that were positively and statistically significant in influencing access to formal markets. While those that were statistically and negatively influencing access to formal market comprised of; age of household head, household size, and type of road. The study recommends; improvement of road infrastructure in pineapple producing areas so as to improve on their market access; development of policies that encourages capacity building of pineapple agripreneurs in Rangwe sub-county

ANALISIS DISTRIBUSI NANAS DI DESA WONOREJO TRISULO KECAMATAN PLOSOKLATEN KABUPATEN KEDIRI

The research objective was to analyze the distribution channel model and the factors that influence the marketing efficiency of pineapple in the Village of Wonorejo Trisulo, District Plosoklaten, Kediri Regency. The research was conducted on 10 September - 10 October 2020 located in the Wonorejo Trisulo Village, Plosoklaten District, Kediri Regency. The research method used survey. The number of respondents was 144 people. The samples were determined using the Slovin formula consisting of 86 pineapple farmers. Furthermore, the snowball sampling method was used to determine the marketing agency respondents, namely 4 collectors, 8 wholesalers, and 16 retailers. The primary data obtained from interviews with based on questionnaires that has been prepared. Secondary data were obtained from related institutions and agencies such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), monographs of Wonorejo Trisulo Village, literature, and other supporting sources. The data analysis used was the descriptive quantitative method and statistical analysis. The results showed that the pineapple distribution channel in Wonorejo Trisulo Village was divided into 3 channels. The most efficient channel was channel 3 characterized by the lowest created marketing margin (IDR 4,650) and the highest farmer share value (63.59%). Results revelead that the farmer price level, and marketing margin were found significant in affecting the marketing efficiency. T-test results showed that partially the price variables at the farmer level and marketing margins effects on the efficiency of pineapple marketing, while the marketing channel variables had no effect on the marketing efficiency of pineapples in the Wonorejo Trisulo Village, Plosoklaten District, Kediri Regency.

Socio-Demography, Working Conditions, and Musculoskeletal Ailments among Pineapple Farmers in Northeast India

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to examine the socio-demography, working conditions, and consequential musculoskeletal ailments of pineapple farmers in northeast India. A total of 152 pineapple farmers (92 males and 60 females) participated in the study. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured schedule and a standard Nordic questionnaire through personal interviews followed by direct observation. Chi-square (χ2) analysis and multiple logistic regression were conducted using SPSS software 16.0 to explore the association of various independent factors and their influences on the musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) scores. The study revealed that a majority (>85%) of the pineapple farmers in northeast India had low to medium annual income, with more than 95% of the farmers belonging to small and marginal categories. Moreover, MSS were highly prevalent among the farmers (79.61%), and the low-back (76.32%) was the most affected body part. The results of the Chi-square (χ2) analysis highlighted that age, education level, and farming experience were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the prevalence of overall MSS among the pineapple farmers. Among the factors, only age and gender significantly influenced the risk of complaints for the farmers’ neck (OR = 6.62, 95% CI: 1.29–34.02, p ≤ 0.05) and low back (OR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.00–6.47, p ≤ 0.05). This study’s findings demonstrated the need for the urgent exploration of sustainable and innovative interventions to reduce the occurrence of MSS and improve the working conditions of the pineapple farmers in northeast India.

Efisiensi Alokatif Usahatani Nanas di Kecamatan Rasau Jaya Kabupaten Kubu Raya

Research on the allocative efficiency of pineapple farming in Rasau Jaya District is important because of the low production due to the minimal use of production input factors. Farmers can still increase pineapple production by using efficient production factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the use of production factors and to analyze the level of allocative efficiency of pineapple farming in Rasau Jaya District. The data analysis used is the analysis of allocative efficiency and looks at the marginal product value of NPM / Px. The results of the regression analysis show that the use of TSP inputs has an effect on pineapple production in Kubu Raya Regency, while other variables have no effect. The level of allocative efficiency of pineapple farming in Rasau Jaya Subdistrict is inefficient for variable land area, urea, TSP, phonska, protepon and labor. Meanwhile, the inefficient variables were seeds, fertilizers and gramaxone.

Effect of Planting Density and K2O:N Ratio on the Yield, External Quality, and Traders' Perceived Shelf Life of Pineapple Fruits in Benin.

Quality, shelf life, and yield of a pineapple fruit are the important attributes for the producers and customers in the pineapple value chain of Benin, whereas poor quality, short shelf life, and low yield are the main constraints. We quantified the effects of planting density and K2O:N fertilizer ratio on the pineapple yield, external quality, and perceived shelf life in four on-farm experiments with cv. Sugarloaf in Benin; two experiments were installed in the long rainy season and two in the short rainy season. A split-plot design was used with the planting density as the main factor at three levels: 54,000, 66,600, and 74,000 plants.ha−1. The K2O:N ratio was a subfactor with three levels: K2O:N = 0.35 (farmers' practice), K2O:N = 1, and K2O:N = 2. The results showed that both factors had no effect on the crop development variables (such as the number of functional leaves and D-leaf length) at the moment of flowering induction. The planting density had no effect on the total weight per fruit, infructescence weight, total fruit length, infructescence length, crown length, or the fruit shelf life as perceived by traders. The yield increased from 54.9–69.1 up to 90.1 t.ha−1 with an increase in the planting density. The yield increase was not at the expense of the fruit weight. Increased K2O:N ratio led to a higher fruit weight whereas the fruit length was not affected. The shelf life of fruits produced at a K2O:N ratio of 1 and as perceived by traders was 6 days longer than that of fruits produced at a ratio of 0.35 (farmers' practice). Based on these results, we suggest the fresh pineapple farmers in Benin to use a combination of 66,600 plants.ha−1 with a K-fertilization scheme based on a K2O:N ratio of 1 to meet the expectation of both producers and customers in terms of fruit yield and fruit quality.

KLARIFIKASI KEMATANGAN BUAH NANAS DENGAN RUANG WARNA HUE SATURATION INTENSITY (HSI)

Pineapple fruit is included in the type of tropical fruit, which is quite popular because it contains a lot of Vitamin C, which is quite high. Pineapple is a local fruit in the Kampar area, this fruit can be consumed directly and become other local processed products. Therefore, the quality of pineapple ripeness must be maintained. The problem that occurs at this time is that the pineapple fruit selection process is still done manually, by looking at it visually, so mistakes can occur in the process of clarifying pineapple fruit identification according to standards. Therefore, it is necessary to research the ripeness of pineapples using the Color Space Algorithm Hue Saturation Intensity (HIS). The variables to be input are based on photos of ripe, half ripe, and raw pineapples using a smartphone camera or DSLR camera with a minimum resolution of 8 MP. Clarifying the results with image processing and Hue Saturation Intensity (HIS) transformation has an accuracy rate of 80% for the 20 image test data. So that the expected results can help pineapple farmers in detecting the level of maturity of pineapple fruit, which is difficult, can minimize errors in determining the ripeness of pineapple fruit

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN PINEAPPLE AGROINDUSTRY WASTE UTILIZATION AS AN INGREDIENT OF SNACKS IN SUBANG DISTRICTS

Background:The development of agro-industry in Indonesia remains facing many obstacles. In addition to the environmental wasteproblem, the low ability to process products leads to their low added value, as faced bypineapple agro-industry associationin Barokah Agro Lestari (BAL). This community service activity is important to improve beneficial and economical value of pineapple agro-industry. Purpose: This activity aims to reduce the environmental burdenof pineapple agro-industry by product by implementing technology to give its added value as well as providing a healthy snack alternative for society. Method: This community service activity is carried out through counseling, training and education related to waste product of pineapple. These activities included the preparation phase, the selection of organic waste of pineapple, bioactive component testing, testing of nutrients and food formulation. Results:The community service program was conducted at PT Karya Masyarakat Mandiri in Subang District and attended by 30 pineapple farmers from Cirangkong village, gathered in Barokah Agro Lestari (BAL). Training was done by administering stages of activity systemically, exposure of the material using visual methods, cooking demonstration for the training activities of processing and product development. Conclusion: Community service activities and training in processing the pineapple stem waste can be a means of empowering local communities. Processing organic waste into food products help improving the community skills and motivation for business development through organic waste treatment.

Efficiency and productivity analysis of pineapple farmers in the Akwapim-South District of Ghana: A distance function approach

The study sought to analyze the efficiency and productivity of pineapple farmers in the Akwapim-South District of Ghana. The paper employs the stochastic translog distance function technique to analyze the influence of inputs on outputs whilst highlighting the technical efficiency and its determinants of the pineapple farmers. A total of 135 respondents were randomly selected using the multi-stage sampling technique. The results reveal that all the input variables (fertilizer, labour, cost of pineapple suckers and intermediate cost) are significant and have a positive influence on the productivity of pineapple production. The shadow share of other crops is estimated to be negative relative to the production of pineapple in the output mix. The mean technical efficiency score is found to be 85%. This implies that pineapple farmers in the Akwapim-South District have the potential to increase their output level by 15% using the current technology available to them. The results further indicate that age, number of extension visits, education and FBO (farmer-based organization) membership significantly and positively affect the technical efficiency of pineapple farmers. The paper recommends that government policies should ensure inputs are available to farmers at subsidized prices. Furthermore, regular education of extension agents and properly structured extension and FBO service delivery systems should be put in place to enhance the productivity of farmers.

Comparative Profitability of Conventional and Chemical Free Pineapple Production in Madhupur Upazila of Tangail District

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative profitability of nonadopters and adopters, as well as the factors influencing the adoption of chemical-free pineapple production technology at Madhupur Upazila Tangail district. Data were collected by interviewing 50 randomly selected pineapple producers of Haludiya, Baniabari and Aushnara villages of Madhupur Upazila in Tangail during July to September 2019. For comparing the profitability of chemical-free and conventional pineapple farming, two groups of pineapple growers were chosen: non-adopters and adopters. Farmers were chosen from two groups using a purposive sampling strategy.Collected data were analyzed with undiscounted BCR and logistic regression analysis. Per acre total cost were estimated Tk. 16,5477 and Tk.16,4285.66, respectively for non-adopters and adopters of chemical free pineapple production. The per acre gross returns of pineapple were determined in this study at Tk. 31,7995.2 for non-adopters and Tk. 40,2986 for adopters of chemical-free pineapple producing technology. Gross margin per acre was estimated Tk. 16,1518.2 for non-adopters and Tk. 24,6700.35for adopters, respectively. Thus, the net return per acre were Tk. 15,2518.2 for non-adopters and Tk. 23,8700.34 for adopters of chemical free technology of pineapple production. The undiscounted Benefit Cost Ratio on the basis of total cost was 1.92 for non-adopters implying that Tk. 1.92 would be earned by investing every Tk. 1.00 in conventional pineapple production and BCR was estimated 2.45 for adopters implying that Tk. 2.45 would be earned by investing every Tk. 1.00 in chemical free pineapple production. Binary Logit regression estimate suggest that ethnicity and gross margin had a substantial impact on the adoption of this chemical-free technology. The majority of the farmers had a relatively good attitude toward chemical-free pineapple cultivation, according to the results. Extension agents must increase their contact with farmers in order to effectively disseminate information about chemical-free pineapple farming. Overall, it can be summarized that this paper has found that total costs of production is higher for conventional pineapple growers; however, gross return is higher for the chemical-free pineapple growers. This implies that chemical-free pineapple is profitable in contrast to conventional pineapple, which has further been proved the undiscounted BCR.

Empowering communities for resolving the environmental crisis in forest and land fires in Riau Province

The issue of the environment is becoming more complex. Regarding industry development, the impact of pollution, waste, infrastructure, and social pollution is getting worse. Especially in Riau Province, known for its disastrous peatland fires in recent years. This paper aims to identify the community development to address the environmental crisis in forest and land fires implemented in Kampung Jawa, Riau Province. This study utilized participatory observation and in-depth interviews with the local community. Secondary data were collected in the form of information on programs from the newspaper clippings and reports. The research discovered that local communities initiated the community development program to change the image of peatlands previously known as the source of haze disaster, which also has economic potential. The community development conducted by the local communities consisted of (i) Masyarakat Peduli Api (MPA)—a community volunteering to deal with disasters and suppress forest fires, (ii) pineapple farm and pineapple product processing, and (iii) peat Arboretum. This study also disclosed that community development carried out proactive dialogue and engagement with stakeholders, including farmers’ communities, local communities, NGOs, and local government.

Pineapple farmer corporation development strategy in Central Lampung District, Indonesia

Central Lampung is a pineapple production center that supplies fresh pineapples for national demand. On the other hand, Sub-optimal production and marketing, which are still controlled by middlemen, are the main problems in pineapple development. The research aims to identify the potential and needs for innovation, and to formulate a strategy for developing pineapple based on farmer cooperations. The research was conducted from September 2020 in Punggur District, Lampung. Data collection was carried out through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and in-depth interviews with local champions. The SWOT approach as well as IFE and EFE analysis have been determine to the best strategy. The results showed that farmers used the Queen variety from 1970, so that, the quality production decreased. The innovations needed are mainly related to cultivation (irrigation, crop rotation, control of pests). The existence of Farmer-Owned Enterprises in collaboration with BUMDES has the potential to be reactivated into a farmer corporation. The IFE and EFE analysis showed that the strategy that needs to be taken is the development strategy (SO strategy). Therefor, Policies that need to be followed is increasing: The role and skills of extension workers; and the role of farmers group or corporation in pineapple production and marketing.

Influence of Source Area and Solar Drying on The Quality Characteristics of Pineapples Varieties Grown in Central Uganda

In Uganda, pineapples form the most developed and widely grown commodities among the fruit’s subsector. The fruit is highly produced in central Uganda from the districts of Kayunga, Luwero and Masaka concentrating largely on three varieties of smooth Cayenne, Queen and Red Spanish with smooth cayenne taking the largest share of pineapple farmers. This study targeted analyzing the effect of source area and drying on the quality of pineapple varieties produced in Uganda. Two varieties were collected from three large scale pineapple growing districts in Central Uganda and they were prepared and coded for quality analysis. Physical properties of the varieties were investigated. The results indicated a significant differences in weight, diameter, circumference and height of the pineapple varieties as compared to source areas at p&lt;0.05. Findings showed no significant differences (p&lt;0.05) between varieties and between source areas with respect to proximate composition across all parameters tested with the exception of dietary fiber. Mineral content varied significantly between different varieties grown in selected areas of Uganda (p&lt;0.05). Potassium was the most abundant mineral found in both pineapple varieties while both varieties exhibited low iron levels. Similarly, Solar drying had varied significant effects on some quality parameters of dried fruits and vegetables but retained substantial amounts. Findings revealed significant differences (p&lt;0.05) for all tested variables with the exception of titratable acidity with respect to biochemical composition of solar dried pineapple. The mineral content of solar dried pineapple among different cultivars and among production areas (p&lt;0.05). Findings revealed that Potassium was the most abundant mineral retained after solar drying. Pineapple quality as observed in this study is affected by many factors, such as genotype, environment, climate, soil characteristics and agricultural practices among many others which in turn affects quality of the final products. Solar drying improved the shelf life of pineapples and therefore can be used to improve the marketability of pineapples in the value chain.

Alocative Efficiency of Honey Pineapple Farm in Pemalang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

Pineapple Honey is one of the superior commodity of Pemalang Regency, Central Java. However, production of honey pineapple in 2013- 2015 was occurred fluctuations. The purpose of this research is to know the factors that affect production and to know the level of elasticity in each honey pineapple farming input in the Beluk Village. The sampling of locations was carried out purposively with the consideration that beluk village was the centre of honey pineapple production. The number of samples was 64 farmers who were taken simple random. Cobb-Douglas production function analysis technique was used to determine the factors affecting the production and elasticity of each of the honey pineapple farming inputs. The results of the analysis showed that the factors affecting the production of honey pineapple are the number of plants, manure, and harvest season. In variables that affect production is obtained only variable manure has negative value. It can be occurred as effect of the application of immature manure. So, we suggest that the use of manure that is ripe and of good quality will have a positive effect on the growth and production of honey pineapple.

Sacrificial Worship (Qurban) Motivation Determinant Factors of Tuatunu Population in Pangkalpinang City

This article intends to find an answer to the high level of community participation in Tuatunu Urban Village in the City of Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Islands Province in the sacrificial worship (qurban) motivation during the Eid al-Adha feast day. Tuatunu Urban Village only has a population of approximately 9,000 inhabitants and the average livelihood of its inhabitants is as pepper, rubber, and pineapple farmer. But in Eid al-Adha 2019, the level of participation of the people who follow the sacrificial worship from the five mosques in this area is highest when compared to the seven sub-districts in the Municipality of Pangkalpinang. Tuatunu Urban Village sacrifices approximately 32 cows at Eid al-Adha 2019, where seven people bear one cow. This urban village celebrates Eid al-Adha like Eid al-Fitr where residents visit each other's neighbors. This article is the result of quantitative research with the dependent variable is a sacrificial worship motivation and the independent variables are religiosity, generosity, avoid harm, and social status. This study found that the variables that influence the motivation to sacrificial worship the people of Tuatunu Urban Village are the factors of religiosity, social status, and avoid harm while the elements of generosity do not significantly influence the motivation to sacrifice.

Analisis kebutuhan bahan ajar berbasis kearifan lokal budidaya nanas madu belik

This study aims to determine the initial description of the need for teaching materials based on local wisdom of belik honey pineapple cultivation. The research method used is descriptive with a sample of 36 students of class XI MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 1 Moga, 9 teachers of Biology MGMP Pemalang, 5 farmers of belik honey pineapple. Data collection methods by observation and interviews. Observation using an online questionnaire about teacher teaching material needs and student learning material needs. Apart from that, he also conducted interviews using interview guides to pineapple farmers in Mendelem village, Belik sub-district, Pemalang district. The results of the analysis of the needs for the development of teaching materials students want the types of teaching materials that have criteria that are easy to learn, fun, interesting, various learning resources, interactive, structured, and detailed so that they can be used independently. The results of the analysis of teaching material need that the teacher wants have criteria to increase student enthusiasm for learning, creative thinking, activities, learning outcomes, development of teaching materials, easy, in the form of modules, based on local wisdom, independent. This description can be used in the development of teaching materials according to student needs. Teachers can improve the quality and quality of learning and know the types of teaching materials based on needs, namely in the form of e-modules.

Economics of pineapple production in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria

The study analyzed the economics of pineapple production in Awgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 50 respondents from Amoli and Ihe communities of the LGA through a simple random sampling technique. The communities were purposively selected because they contain higher concentration of pineapple farmers. Primary data were collected using interview schedule administered to the respondents. Data were realized with descriptive statistics, enterprise budgeting techniques and multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that (36%) of the farmers had farming experience of 1 to 10 years’ experience in pineapple production, indicating that new farmers entered the crop’s production sector within the last decade. The enterprise proved profitable with farmers’ net return on investment value of 1.7. Farm size, cost of input, level of education and household size significantly determined net farm income. It was further revealed that poor access road and high transportation cost were the main constraints of the pineapple producers. The study concluded that profitable production opportunities exist on the crop. The study recommends that extension agencies should encourage more new farmers to exploit pineapple production potentials while encouraging its existing farmers to scale up production through farm size increment, reinvestment of their gains and production knowledge increase.

Farm Business Feasibility of Pineapple Commodity after Volcanic Eruption in Ngancar District, Kediri, East Java Province

This study aims to find and analyze the effect of the input factors of activities undertaken in farm businesses affected by a volcanic eruption on their farm business. This research concentrates on the feasibility of the planted commodity whether it can still be continued with the feasibility value based on the results of the R/C Ratio calculation or not. This study took place in a district located closest and suffered major damage due to the eruption of Mount Kelud in Ngancar District, Kediri Regency, East Java Province. This research used primary and secondary data. This study used the R/C Ratio method to analyze the feasibility of pineapple farm business in the Ngancar District, Kediri Regency. The results of the feasibility analysis of the pineapple farm business using the R/C Ratio show that the pineapple farm business is financially feasible after the eruption of Mount Kelud because it has an R/C ratio more than one.

Socio-Economic Status of Pineapple Growers in Moulvibazar District of Bangladesh

Socio-economic indicators are significant for determining the overall lifestyle of the Pineapple Growers. The study examines the different socio-economic variables of the pineapple farmers. The researchers selected the Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar district purposively and primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire during 2017-2018 cropping season from one hundred pineapple growers (small, medium and large) following simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics include frequency, sum, average, percentage and ratios were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that majority of the farmers were in small (44 percent) and medium (30 percent) categories and average farm size was 2.130 ha. Most of the pineapple growers were middle aged (31-40 years old) while a little portion of them were older aged (greater than 60 years). It was found that 81 percent of the respondents were married in the study area. In addition, almost all farmers (95 percent) were literate and more than sixty percent of them had primary education. Averagely, a family consists five members and above three members are dependent to their family in the study areas. Majority of the respondents had 11-20 years of farming experience and the primary occupation of them (91 percent) was agriculture including pineapple cultivation. Moreover, a significant portion of farmers received training from government agricultural extension office whereas around one sixth of pineapple farmers received credit from both public and private banks as well as from NGOs. However, Extension office need to provide more and effective training facilities to the pineapple farmers for profitable production, simplification of buying, selling, renting and leasing of land to reduce production cost as well as different incentive packages can be introduced by the government for encouraging unemployed youth people to engage in pineapple production.