Science-driven action stressed to cut methane from agriculture | Others

DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) – Reducing methane emissions from agriculture requires turning scientific insights into practical solutions through coordinated institutional action, farmer participation, and strong policy guidance, experts said at a workshop here today. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Bangladesh Country Office organized the event titled “Methane Reduction in Agriculture: Bangladesh Perspective” under its Reducing Agricultural Methane Programme (RAMP). The workshop marked the first session of a four-day series focusing on climate-smart agriculture and methane mitigation strategies, said a press release issued by IFAD here. Speaking as the special guest, Dr Mohammad Khaleduzzaman, Director General of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), said research shows that Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) methods can reduce methane emissions by...