Farmers gaining climate-smart agricultural knowledge in Barind | District

RAJSHAHI, Sept 22, 2025 (BSS) - Grassroot farmers in the Barind area are gaining knowledge of climate-smart agricultural practices, which aim to increase irrigation efficiency, enhance farm productivity, and expand local agribusiness opportunities. Farmers are being trained to improve irrigation water use efficiency and utilize fallow land through climate-smart technologies. These efforts are intended to drive innovation, strengthen value chains, and boost export potential. Special emphasis is being placed on creating employment opportunities and empowering women, ethnic minorities, and youth in agriculture through the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme, while building partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders. Under the programme, more than 25,000 farmers are adopting climate-smart farming methods, receiving guidance on how to implement these practices for profitable outputs in...