IRRI scientist honored with Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES (September 19, 2023) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) scientist Dr. Swati Nayak – a highly accomplished researcher known for her pivotal [...]
GOOD PRACTICES 62- Community-Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Northern Bangladesh
Food security is paramount in Bangladesh, which has a high population density (1329 people per km2) and poverty rate (18.7%). Seed is a critical input [...]
CALL FOR GOOD PRACTICES- Business Oriented Extension and Advisory Services in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Network (BAEN) in close collaboration with the Agricultural Extension South Asia (AESA) Network is implementing the Last Mile Programme (LMP) supported by [...]
Bangladesh Agricultural Investment Forum kicks off to boost agrifood transformation
Bangladesh Agricultural Investment Forum, initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture, commenced its journey on Sunday (27 August) to accelerate agricultural development in the country. The [...]
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER POLICY ENGAGEMENT IN AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS
Introduction Within the framework of the EU-funded TAP-AIS project,1 FAO’s Office of Innovation in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) and [...]
Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship
Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With [...]