April 14, 2024 - December 20, 2024, Bangladesh
Project Title: Alternative Uses of Problem Soils and Eco–Friendly Prevention of Fruit Fly Insect in Gourds
Category of the Project: Village Concept Project
Winning Position: Not mentioned
Region: Asia Pacific
Country: Bangladesh
Local Committee: IAAS Bangladesh KAU
Name of Contact Person: Jannatul Ferdawsi Miti
Email of Contact Person: ferdawsi.miti08@gmail.com
Description of the Project: This project focuses on utilizing 241.4 hectares of saline land and 6.8 lakh hectares of haor lands that are underutilized due to various challenges. The project aims to improve farmers' economic conditions by increasing the value and productivity of these lands while enhancing food security. The project also introduces a “Tridhora” framework for land utilization and an innovative technique known as "Vegetables Bagging of Gourds by Sonali Bagging" to provide a sustainable solution for controlling fruit flies in cucurbitaceous vegetables.
Objective of the Project:
Improve agricultural productivity in problem soils, particularly saline and flood-affected areas.
Enhance economic conditions of farmers while promoting eco-friendly pest control methods.
Start Date and End Date: April 14, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Current Status of the Project: Completed
Partner Organizations (If any):
Not specified
