In Bangladesh, agroforestry is practiced without knowing its scientific value and without following any proper agroforestry systems or methods. Two or three components of agroforestry are present in the majority homestead of rural areas. However, the Agrisilvopastoral system is the most practiced system for sustainable land management in Bangladesh. Agroforestry Components Commonly trees, crops, and […]
Raising seedlings in farmers’ fields with quality and vigor is difficult. They have little knowledge about the proper method of seedling raising. Therefore, they have to depend on the seedlings supplied by local nursery growers which is usually difficult to verify the variety of the seedlings. Soil bed is important for raising seedlings in natural […]
Boron deficiency greatly hampers papaya production. Boron is essential nutrient for papaya. Papaya requires heavy nutrients for its growth and fruit-bearing. Farmers can identify the deficiency by observing the symptoms of the plants. It is sometimes difficult to separate nutrient deficiency symptoms from insect infestation symptoms, viral and disease symptoms. Identification of Boron Deficiency by […]
Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies can minimize the loss and damage occurring in the agriculture sector due to climate change in Bangladesh. Farming households in coastal areas and riverine areas are mostly affected by climate change. Problems faced in agriculture by climate change-affected households Farmers of riverine and coastal areas are facing different kinds of problems […]
Bangladeshi Rural households are practicing Betel leaf-based Agrisilviculture for many years. Although, the practice lacks a scientific basis for getting full benefits by households. Households need capacity-building support to realize the true potential of Agrisilviculture at the homestead level as well as outside the farm level. Joya Ahsan, a rural household woman of Cox’s Bazar […]
Women-friendly Sack gardening is a popular and easy-to-install method for rural women farmers as Climate Smart Farming. Climate Smart Farming is an adaptive and innovative option for the agriculture sector. Sack gardening is a household option for women farmers in Bangladesh. This technique is perfect for the rainy season and in low-lying areas where waterlogged […]
Moringa or Drumstick is a small fruit-bearing and valuable agroforestry tree with many valuable properties. It grows fast in suitable conditions and it continues to grow if pruned. The green leaves can be used as animal fodder or as a green vegetable for human consumption. Seed pods, the fruit, it produces make a delicious vegetable […]
The increasing salinity of soil and water is one of the significant environmental challenges farmers face in Bangladesh’s coastal areas. Farmers are adopting various agroforestry practices to overcome this challenge, including winter-season agroforestry. This practice involves cultivating different types of crops, vegetables, spices, and trees during winter, which is beneficial for saline-prone areas. This article […]
Mansur Ahmed
