By Parboti Rani Singh from Netrakona
A workshop on agroecology, climate justice, and food sovereignty was held recently at the Paharipur Agroecology Learning Center in Paharipur village of Atpara upazila, Netrokona district.
A total of 32 farmers, women farmers, and youths from seven nearby villages participated in the workshop and learned ranges of things on agricultural biodiversity, climate justice, and food sovereignty.
The session was facilitated by BARCIK field officer Parboti Rani Singh and resource person Nasrin Akter. Speaking at the event, Parboti Rani Singh discussed about the importance of indigenous knowledge and local practices in sustaining agriculture amid rapidly changing climatic conditions. She said, “Nature is our greatest asset. To build a sustainable agricultural system, we must adopt environment-friendly practices rooted in local wisdom.”
Resource person Nasrin Akter highlighting soil health and ecological farming practices said, “We must keep our soil healthy by using organic fertilizers. Environment-friendly farming benefits both nature and people. Farmers should reduce chemical pesticide use, adopt alternatives, and plant more trees.”
Veteran farmer Abul Kashem said that seeds and soil are vital resources for farmers. He said, “If we lose our seeds and soil, we will become dependent on others. With our own seeds, we can face any disaster.”
