Experts have stressed the need for popularising the climate resilient farming among the small and marginal farmers to increase crop production in the northern region.
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) and Practical Action Bangladesh (PAB) jointly organised a review workshop here under the Climate Resilient Agriculture Project at Parbotipur Upazila Parisahd auditorium in Dinajpur on Monday.
Members of Local Economic Development Forum, government and NGO officials, local farmers and public representatives participated in the workshop to assess the economical, social and environmental benefits of Climate Resilient Agriculture technologies.
With Parbotipur Upazila Agriculture Officer of the DAE Abu Fattah Md Rawshan Kabir in the chair, Parbotipur Upazila Parishad Chairman Aminul Islam attended the workshop as the chief guest.
Parbotipur Upazila Parishad female Vice-chairman Shahida Khatun, Upazila Social Service Officer Taposh Roy, Women Affairs Officer Rebecca Sultana, Fisheries Officer Tarapado Chowhan and Veterinary Surgeon Dr Asaduzzaman attended as special guests.
Market Development Field Facilitator of PAB Rakibuzzaman elaborated the initiatives taken under of the Climate Resilient Agriculture project to protect and promote the indigenous, eco-friendly farm practices and interests of local farmers.
Abu Fattah Md Rawshan Kabir said the eco-friendly indigenous and climate resilient agricultural practices and technologies are cost effective and suitable for the poor or small and marginal farmers.
The chief guest highly appreciated the efforts of PAB in popularising the eco-friendly and climate resilient farm practices and technologies and suggested all concerned in reaching those at the doorstops of small and marginal farmers.
He laid emphasis on adoption of collective advocacy plans to promote the practices as well as marketing facilities for ensuring fair price of agricultural products and improving livelihoods of the small and marginal farmers.
