Tag Archives: Farmers
Agroecology practices reduces climate stresses of farmers
By Khadija Akter Lita from Netrakona With support from BARCIK, a workshop titled “Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation” was organized by the Bishwanathpur Agroecology Learning Center recently. Participants included farmers, teachers, imams, local government representatives, traditional ...
Continue Reading...Women take the lead to ensuring food sovereignty
By Biswajit Mondal, from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A discussion meeting on “Rural Women in Agroecological Practices” was held at the Purnima Rani Agroecology Learning Center in Paschim Jelekhali village under Munshiganj Union of Shyamnagar upazila, Satkhira recently. The event was organized by Green ...
Continue Reading...Market Analysis Training Held in Kalmakanda
By Gunjan Rema, from Kalmakanda, Netrakona A day-long training workshop on “Market Analysis” was organized by BARCIK at the Agroecology Learning Center in Uttar Lengura, Kalmakanda upazila of Netrokona district to enhance local farmers’ understanding of market systems. A total of 25 ...
Continue Reading...Rafiqul’s Innovation Turns Waste into Wealth
By Champa Mallik, Shyamnagar, Satkhira In the saline waters of Datinakhali village in Burigoalini Union, Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira, farming crabs and shrimp is a primary livelihood. But local farmers face a persistent trouble: the jomra snail. Each year, these snails infest the bottom of ...
Continue Reading...International Day for Biodiversity observed in Netrakona
By Happy Roy and Parbati Rani Singh from Netrakona The International Day for Biological Diversity was observed today (22 May) in Rameshwarpur village under Swaramshia Union of Atpara Upazila in Netrokona. A unique biodiversity fair was organized by Green Coalition at the Agroecology Learning ...
Continue Reading...BRRI Training Workshop held in Netrokona
By Ohidur Rahman From Netrakona A training workshop on “Rice Production and Technology” was held at the Rameshwarpur Resource Center in Netrokona, organized by the Applied Research Division of Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur, with facilitation and resource support from ...
Continue Reading...Experience exchange tour of practitioners of Coastal Agroecology Learning Center
By S.M. Osman Gani Sohag, from Shyamnagar: An experience exchange tour was held with practitioners from agroecology learning centers in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh on Monday (April 28) from 10 am. Practitioners from a total of 16 agroecology learning centers in 6 unions of ...
Continue Reading...Vermicompost improves soil quality and helps produce safe food
Gunjon Rema from Kalmakanda, Netrakona Vermicompost plays a crucial role in sustainable agricultural development and maintaining soil health. With the view to promote vermicompost, BARCIK organized an experience-sharing visit on “Vermicompost Production and Use” at the Veluatoli ...
Continue Reading...Farmers in Netrakona Select 8 Preferred Rice Varieties
By Abdur Rob, from Netrakona As part of efforts to identify native rice varieties suitable for the region during the upcoming Boro 2025 season, farmers in Netrakona selected eight preferred rice varieties at a Farmer Field Day event. The event was organized under the guidance of BARCIK as part ...
Continue Reading...Farmers’ statement on earth day: Nature based Farming is safe and eco-friendly
By Md. Touhidul Islam from Rajshahi On the occasion of Earth Day, a discussion event was held in Karigorpara, Bargachhi Union of Paba Upazila, in Rajshahi focusing on eco-friendly farming practices and vermicompost production. The event was organized by a local community group with support from ...
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