National Agriculture Policy 2018

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Table of Contents' Topic Introduction The Goals and Objectives of the National Agriculture Policy 2.1 Main Goal 2.2 Main Objective 2.3 Specific Objectives Research on Agricultural Development 3.1 DerelopmentofAgriculhralResearchManagement 3.2 Planning and Financing 3.3 Scope and Field of Research 3.3.1 Varietv Der.elopment 3.3.2 Biotechnologv Research 3.3.3 Nano Technology 3.3.4 Genetic Resources 3.3.5 Microbiological Research 3.3.6 Climate Change, Stress Tolerant Varieties and Technology Page 1-4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7-8 3.3.7 Economic, High Value and Horliculturai Crops 8 and Applied Nutrition 3.3.8 3.3.9 3.3. 1 0 3.3. I 1 ).).1/ 3.3. i 3 3.3. 14 3.3. 15 3.3. l6 ).).1 / 3.3. I 8 3.3.19 Research on Natural Resource Management Unconventional and Unseasonal Crops Improvement in Agricultural inputs Innovating in Farming and Management Technology Crop Zoning Pest Managemenl Falming Systems Research Post-harvest Technoiogy Crop Diversif.ication, Increase of Cropping Interxity and Minimiz;rtion ofthe Yield Dillerence Research on Agricultr,rral Mechanization Socio-econont ic Research Teclrrrology Dissemirration Strategy 8 9 9 9 9 9- 10 10 t0 10 11 Ii I1 tl 4 A a- Technology Transfer and Agricultural Extension 5 Agriculfural Inputs 5.1 Secd. See.cllings ancl Gralting 5. i.1 Developnrent auri Nfaintcnancc ol seecl Man;rgetlent lV1airi Obj ectives o {' Exterrsion Commr:r-r i cation N4ethoci Sccltrre ot'Ertr:nsiou Inclusi ve Participiition Disaster Contltat ancl Clrop Prctectior"r L,ocal Knou,lecigc/TechrroIogy antl ilxperience f almcrs' Assttciation/C I ub Seerl Technologv Qualitl'Assi,rrance of Seecl ancl Cro;r Seed NIultil;lication. Distributitin ancl Seecl InclLrstrr. Fertilizer (chenrical. organic anci bio) C o I I scli t.l1,. .Stora*ue, Di stri but ion. e r r ii I it1,('otttt',rl atttl \ [orillol'int Or:ganic. Green and Bio-f'er:trltz.er Pest 66,-,1.,,I ancl Pesticide N{anascntent Irrigation and Water Ntanaqement irrigation Ef1rciency and Wi,iter Proclr-rcti vit), Planning and N,lonitol'ing Clonservation arrcl i ltilization L.ncrgt' fiir irrigation Stttirll Sc'ult' I r'ri srr{ ior r .l.q ir i1't1ng,'r1 ( )ir r rcr.slr i 1-r rurd Ar:r'icultLrlu-l ( r'eilir ' 4.1 t1-i. 4.i 4.4 4.5 "1.(r 4. i to+-() ;1.9 5.1.2 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 a1 J.J 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4,3 5.5 5.6 11 1r| '- t-r 1a 1tI )- l+ 1r+ 14 I.l-- I 5 1.i 1.t l.t l5 t5 16 I6 17 17 17 17-18 lll ]B 1t3 19 l9 l9 20 2o 20 20 21 2l 21 tl f-) I 22 22 )1 )i t 6. 1 Farm l,Iechanization I(norvledge antl Skills Development 7.1 lJurlan ltesor u.ces l)eve loprleut 7 .1.1 -['raining Stakeholders 7.1.2 Training Coverage 7 .2 Transf-er of Technolog1,. 1 .3 Subject Matter of'Trainir.t,, 7 .3.1 Sltill Developr.nent 7 .3.2 Etrplovment (ieneration 7 .3.3 Motivation and lncentives 7 .3.4 Edr-rcatior.r 7 .3.5 innovation 8 Agricultuml Enrinrnment ancl Nafural Rei;ources \Ian:rgenrcnt ll 8.1 Aglicultut'al Environment ancl Natr rral ll-ll Resources Managernent 8.2 Changecl Cliir.nate anci Agriculture 8.2. 1 L,nrrironment-t-rienclly. Technokrgl, 8.2.2" Conservation ol Environment anci Natr:ral Resources 8.3 Foreceistir"rg and Preparedness f-or Adverse 25 Weather Condition and Pest Atterck 8.4 ;\gro-fbrestrv 25 Agriculture fur Special Aren 26 9.1 Cloastal Agriculture 2 6 9.2 lJaor and Wetlancl A-ericultr u.e 2l q.3 Hiil -{glicLrltlrre 27-28 t).+ Barinci Agricr"rlture 28 9.-i Char-lands,\sriclrlti.rl'e 28 9.6 Naturai Disasters and AgiculrLu-al Rehabilitation 29 9.6.1 Floods 29 L).(-t.2 Extreme 1-emperature 29 9.7 Cyclones and Tidal Wave 29 9.8 Drought 29 9.9 'l'hitnderstorms i0 9. 10 Waterlogging and Salinitl, 30 Specialized Agriculture 30 I 0.I Rooftop Agricr-rlture 30 10.2 Hl,droponic and Aero-phonic Aqr"iculrure j0-j1 1 0.3 Culti,,,nticl-r of N4usl.u'ootn and Other }-lich 3 1 Value Crops 10.4 ControlledAgricr-rlture 10.5 Conserr.ationAsricultlLre 10.6 lv{arinei\griculture 10.7 FloatingAgricultr,rre 10.8 Sorjan Faunir.rg N,lethod 10.9 Precisior, Agriculture Production of S:rfe Food and Agricultural Proclucts i 1.1 Capacity Development 11 .2 Development. Awareness and Training 9. 24 24 24-25 31 31 ) :) * 1 ) JJ JJ JJ 10. 11. t2 Agricultural Marketing 33 12.1 Development of Agricultural Marketing 34 Infiastructure 12.1.1 Agricultural lndustry and Export 34 12.1.2 MarketlnfomationCollectionand 34 Broadcasting Services 12.2 Agriculturai Product Processing and Expansion 34 of h"idustries 12.3 Commercial Agriculture 35 12.4 Production of Exportable Goods 35 12.5 Market Deveiopment 35 Women Empowerment 36 Youth in Agriculture 36-37 Investment in Agriculture 37 I 5.1 Research Inliaskucture and Hun"nn Resources 37 Development 15.2 Agri-industry and Employment Generation 38 15.3 Incentives, Agricuitural Rehabilitation and 38 Ntalket ps1,s|oilntent Agricultu ral Cooper:rtives Inl'ormation :rnd Communic:rtinn Technolo91. Labor in ;\gricultural Scctor 1 8.1 Enthr-rsiasn:r 18.2 \\rorliers \\relfare Coordinatinn anrl Cooperation I 9.1 Strategl, Slages 19.1 ItlpleurentationStage l(). j PLrblic nnd Privatc Cool;eratiorr 1{) 4 Regional and Intematioual Cooperation i 9.5 Partr.rersl'rips N!iscellaneous [ssurs 20.1 Corisen,ation o1'lntellectr-rerl Property, 20.2 Geographical lndic:,itions(GI) 20.1 Non-agricr-rltLrral Activities Priorih' for Bangla Language Conclusion 13. 1/1tT. 15. 1(r. 17. 18. 2t. 22. 19. 20. 38-39 39-40 40 40 4O 41 4t 41 41 41-42 42 /1AL 42 42-43 43 43 43-44 1.1 l. Introrluction I l:: rt-..r-r-. :,,,..r'cc tr1' cntplort'neltt and inconte t,i tl'.; I -i:'.:, ::;,,:..: ,,.' 3.::r-,;.1;sl: is l-:ricLLltln'e. Abor-rt-l 1percentof tirc coLintr'\ : t,,t.r. .,.i- : .,,1,. .. ,ll'::li'. inroirecl in aglicultural occr-rpation. .\gricultut'c cr,r.rti'.i.:.::. i,. ., t,,1:t r-i'r,, t() (iDP ol'lrhich contributiou ol crop sutr-secttrr is ') I.' lt.i:t .:r.' .lircct gLticlancc o1' thc lrather of the Nation Bangabant-lhLL Sircili;, \lLrjihur Rahuran. r'arior-rs aglicultr-rral institutions inclr-rcling Bansi.r.icsl', \grici-rltr"rral Rescarch Clouncil. BADC r,r'c're establishecl ancl rer ir crl. an,-l the scol-rc ancl dvneunics of the a-qricLrltural extension sen,ice u,'ere incrcasetl. Ciottsequetttll. thc coLlntry achievecl selt-sr-rl'lrcicllc\r ill Ibod grains. ,\s a resLrlt o1' the cler.,elopr-nent ol rloclem r,'arieties ancl tcchnolo-r.ics. r lrioLrs fl'uits anci r csctablcs are proclucccl tl-iroughoirt thc ),car u,ith the increasecl proiluctir,itr'. I.ii'cuisc. thc Bl'-brinjal cLrltivatiorr. c'leveloped ir-r tlre ci-runtrr tltrotrgh biotcchnoltlc\'. ltas set a tttticltte exantplc in thc .,\sia rc-gitilr. ,Aqricullurc dcvclopnrent clirectll, inrrolvcs p()\,cfi\' allcvration of tl-re coLlntr\. []ncLcl tlris policr. nroclcnrizntion tif agricullurc has been given in'tporlancc tr-r achieve po\el1\ alleviation. lbocl ancl nr-rtrition secr.rritv ancl agricLrltLrrai qrorr tir. Clontribution o1'snrall lirnrcrs to lrxtir)1ri1l antl firnrilv hasccl lood se'cr-rritv has bccn ir-rclcusir-rg graclr-ralJ1. In the pilst. rlLre to en-iphasis put in tirc plocluctior-r of rice. r,l'heat ancl other graiu crops. self sufllciencl, has been achievecl in the ltrodLrction o1'r-na.jor cereiil rice crop. In olcler 1o achieve thc r-rutritional sccuritr,. this agricultr-u'al policv enrphasizes the neeci Ior divcrsi llcation ol' clops inclr,rcling procluction ol' high r aluc crops. hr fbrn-rulating tirc'National Aqriclrlture Policv 2018'. all the relcr,'zmt laus" policics. clcvclopnrent plans" perspcclivc plans have been exiinrinccl thoroLrgh11,. 'fhese inch-rcie Seecl Polio' 1999. Nittional [,ancl LJsc Polio' 2001; National Foocl Policr'20061 Nertional i-ivestocli Developmcnt Policl, )001 Ilio-salctr (lLridclines 2008: National frood Polil ,z\ctiotr Platr 1008 201-5. ('ounLr') Irrvestnrerit I'lan l0i1: Plant (Jurnmntinc Act. 2011: Nalional .lr-rlc Policr l01l: Rio-saf'etv RLrles 2012. National Water Act 201j; iroorl Sat'ctr ..\ct l0ll: \lastcr I)lan lbr,,\glictrltur:rl Developnrent in the Southe'rn Regior-i 1013: National rl"r-rtritior-r Policl 201-5: Pcrspective Plan (201 1-2021 ): Seventir Five-Year Plan (2016-2020): Sr-rstainable Der,'clopnrcnt Cioals (l0l6 lOi0): Bangleclcsh Dt-lta Plan ll00: Ircrtilizer' N4anascnrcnl I-au, 2017'. .lutc .,\c1 o1' l0l7: Intc!.ratecl i\{inor Irrigation [)olicr, ]0i 7: Nationai Olsanlc .\griculiLrrc Polic-' 2017: National I'csticiclc's 1\ct 2017: CiroLrncl \\/arter \lriligcnrcnt lbr' ,.\sricultLtral Activitics Act 2018 and Sccrl Act.201S.As thele are scparirtc policies fbr other su[-r sectors of a-uricLrlture ancl the crop sub-scctor is the n-rost ir.t-rirorlrrrrt ()r1c. in cor-rtinlurtion o1- prer''ior-rs practice. this clocunrent has bcen callecl 'Nalioual ,,\glicr-rlture Policl, 20 I 8'. 1.2 1.3 5 1.+ As Banglaciesir is a clisaster p1'one ct'rttntry clue to its geoglaphical locatiorl' stress tolerlnt crop vzrrietics aucl prgclttctiilu technologl' neccls ttl lrc c1e'eloped :urcl pronrotecl constantll,. For this reason. t-t-totiertl tccht'ticlltes inclucling bioteciinoiogr, anci ciisease rcsistant ancl ttutriticlLts crop varietics apd tecSitologies have to be itlvetrtecl. Vloreover. introdttctitxl tll'(irop Zorlc based crop pioc1,-rctiot-t svstem is esseulial lbr protitablc agricultr"rre" l-hcsc issr-rcs have beett siven spccial inlportance in this policl ' It is a great challengc t() colrtjtllte ttr increase thc proclttctiot-i ol'crops runder conclitions cif cleclining agricttlturai iar-rcl. soil t'crtilitl'ancl ir-rcreasing popr-rlation. l'l-rcrelirr:e. it is ilr-rpot'tatrt tt-i irave a silecial tbcus on the or,er:rli procluctivity sron'th. AIso. lbr recluciug rhc clifl'ererlcc Lret.rr,een reseiirch tartll ancl fielcl-level f ielcl. it is tleccssilrv to etrlphasizc t|-ie in-tportapce ol' inuovaliot-t anci extetlsi gn of tec l-itlologr'. Ry erploititrg the r.r.riu'iuc res()Lu'ces anel lising r-nnlti-clinlctisiot-ta1 lllcurls thcre is cor-rsicle;able o1'rlrortur-rit1. fbr clevcloping the livirl{-l st:ttlclarcl ol'the coastal poptrlatiorl z'ttlcl alstl incrcasiug thc export itlcotre' If it is utiljzetl titr.gr-rg| a proper plal. it is ptlssible tg t-nltke hr-rge progless itr agt'ictiltr-tre' Procluctign o1'pllnkton in the ocealls. rit'Crs ltld rvetlatrils catl pllly 1 t'trle itr the clevclopntcnt ol iigricultttre. Platllitotl llrott:cts the cnvirtltlt]lct]t o1'u.atcr in iiclciitiop t6 1'x'oyiiliug lced of acp,r:rtic anitll:rls. Resicles' it is also rtsccl as lbocl o1' hunrans. ckl'nestic aniurals ancl in pl-iarmaccutical inch-rstries' Irt addition fo tjshcrics rcsoLlrccs. there are prospects ol sean'ecd cultilatiorr r,'r'hich has been givell cluc itrportance in tllis policl" 1'he agricttltut'al sitttatiotl hzis bcetl evaluritecl fbr the pttrpose ot'lilnlltrlatirlg thc realistic alci gselul National i\gricultLrre Polici'.'fh.. eristir.rg iiicilitics of agricultltre. sttch as lirr''tlrablt: procltrction atlcl rcsearch-ertcttsiotl rclatecl ntethocls. ap1-rt'ttpriatc: tecl-rnologies. agrictrltr-rral irrprLt supplv tletrvtlrk' labor firrce" crop biocliversitl. asricultttt'e-liienclll policl'. prodr-tctitlt-t support atlci crpcriepccci tnrnrers ure \ erv helpfirl tor tite cler,e lopnlctll tll'aqricrtltLu'c Orr the other hancl. there is a u,ide scolle litt'it.tlPt','rvc-tnetil itr firc lrelcls lik'r der.,elopr-pcut olagriculturul eclucation- h-vbricl aucl bioteclltlr'rlo-J-\' ('\Pxtlsi()rl' rcclucilg f.ielcl diflbretrce. itrcrcasing productiou it'i atlr'erse etlyit'gtrtrent' transflr oi' sustairrable techr-iologl'. ltrrnr nlechatuizatiiln" pt'oclltctitttl atltl e\por.t o1. high valuc crops. crop clivcrsiflcation attcl itrtetrsitlcation integr:rtccl rrr-rtritiitt-t. pCSt lllltl)Llgelllellt. agr1l-lllrestt'r'- conlt'tlercial agriculturc. estabiishing :rgro-itrclltstries. lr'otrtcll pal'ticipatiotl. etrpllrYuctlt gelererti ol. i pc o r-r-rc -urttrr-th. goocl agr ic g ltrLl'al practi ce s c1c. 1.6 1.5 1.7 i.8 There are also some weaknesses in agriculture. These include lack of desired level of prodr-rctivity, iack of capital. shortage of technologies used in adverse environmental conditions, limited agricultural marketing management, post-harvest loss, limited initiatives in the production of exporlable products, inadequate agricultural credit and lack of infrastructural facilities, lack of coordination among farmers co-operatives, weakness in three-dimensional coordination among universities, research institutes ancl extension departments; slow technology transfer, lack of mobility in zrgriculturai management, lack of scope ir-r agricultural products' transpoftation and processing, lack of effective land zoning, limited investment etc. Moreover, there is also other risks including climate change, gradually decreasing arable land, envirorunental degradation, deleterious effects of pesticides residues, declining biodiversity, declining soil fertility, and use of agricultr-rral land fbr non-agricultural pulposes. 1.9 To ntaintain the fedility of land and presewe the sustainable environment. the principles of good agriculturai practices includin-e use of organic and cl-remical fenilizers har.e receir,ed prominence in this polic1.. I .10 For tire overall der elopment of the crop sector. the qualin. oi agriculturai production. t-ertilizer and irrigation management. biotechnology, farm mechanization. a sricultural cooperatir-es and marketing, \4.omen's empo\\efinent in a-sriculture- natural resource mana-qement, specialized agliculture. re-eional special agriculture, involvement of youth society. agricultural rehabilitation, agro-forestry, safe and nutritious food production, use of information and communication technology etc. including investment in agricuiture have been given due importance in the agriculture policy. 1.1 1 For producing exporl oriented saf-e food, emphasis has been given in the policy for providing training to all concemed, including provision of incentive to farmers for practicing organic f'arming. In addition, the use of information technology has been included in the agriculture policy, outlining the strong coordination between all the local and development paftner organizations related to agricuitural development, including the delivery of fast exter-rsion services. 1.12 In view of the climatb change phenomena, modemization of agriculture is necessary for achieving sustainable developrnent goals in agriculture, including development of capacity to deal with multidimensional challenges. It is necessary to introduce comprehensive area based pattem and sustainable management of natual resources, including adoption of cropping risk mitigation strategy. The demand for high value crops, including change in food habits is increasing. To cope with this situation, initiatives have been taken to ensure continuous agricultural growth through introduction of Annual Performance Agreement. Considering the current socio-economic context, the existing agricultural policy has been oriented to cope with the need of the time. J In orclcl to achicvc the goal ancl ob.jectives o1- this National AgricLrltLrrc Policr' 2018. it is csscntial to ensure e1l'ectil,e ir-npleurentation. urunit()r'in!i ar-id 6r'aluation o1'the policr.. Iror this purpose. steps u'ill be tahen tir n-ror-ritor ancl cvaluate its inrplenrentzrtion actir.ities bv acloptinS prceise ir-npleurentation strategics lbr short. rnccliunr ancl long run. 'National AgricLrltLrrc I)olic1' 2013' r,rill be abolishecl inmrecliatelr alicr pubiication of tl.re'National Agricultr-u'c I'olic1 20 1 8'. 2. Thc Goal ancl Objectives of the Nation:rlAgriculture Polis' 2.1 Main Goal : To achieve saf'c. prolitable agricurlturc ancl sLrstainable firocl :urcl nulritir-rn sec trritr,. 2.2 N'lnin Objective : Ensure fbocl secLrritf and inlprol'e sr)cir)ccr)nonrie uonclitior-ts ol'peoplc b1 increasing proclLrctivitv and procluction ol' clops. Innlers' ilicourc. ct'o1r c'liversillcation. ensurin-u nutlitious ancl sat-e lbocl lrrocluction. inrploving rnarlieting svstcnr. and ensurir-r-g prolit:rble aqriculture ancl c1'llcicnt utilization o1' r-ra1lrral resorlrces. 2.3 Specific Objcctivcs : 2.3.1 Increase ar.ailabilitr, o1' lbocl. right to fboci ancl purchasins poucr br increasing productivitv ancl procluction ol' cnrps: 2.32 Modernize agricultr-u-:rl research. education. exter-ision. inl'rut nlrnagcnrertl and cler,elop skilled manpo\iler tor sustainuble technolo-{1, ir"rnor ettiot-t: 2.i.3 [ncrease furrlers' capabilitv ancl inconre throLrgh institutional i nll'astructrlre clevelopm e nt and efll c ient tec hno l o gl' scn i c r.'s : 2.3.1 Adopt ancl in-rplernent fbocl procluction plans to r-r-rcct thc neecls o1 nutritior-rs. sa1'e ancl clenrancl ciriven loocls. 2.3.5 Develop agricr-rltural research tbr prorrrotitru export ol'proclucts thror-rgh coorclination ri'ith local ancl iuternatior-ral pzrrtner organizations: 2.3.6 Prol'ic1e assislancc to thc linrels in incrt-using aglicr-rltur:ri plocluclion ancl ensurins nrarkctinc lircilitics ol'a-u.ricLrltr-rral cou'rn'roclities anci olrlxi yl i 11r-l I lri l I.r'iecs' 2.3.1 Creertc sLrstainable agricrrltural procluction sr stcur b)' incrcasing procluctivitv throLrsh pr'oper nranagclnclrt ol' natural rcsoLrrces: 2.3.8 lteduce the use ol'phrsical iatror nincl iutroc'luce cost saving liinning svstenr tl-irougl-r tan-n mechanization. 2.3.9 Create r1e\\r sectors of agricultural comnrcrcialization aucl enrplo-ymcn1 gcneration thror:gh clcmancl ciriven and export-orientecl agricr-rltural developmcnt, ancl 2.i.10 Ensure proper use ol'wtlter resollrces through active pallicipation in the fbrnrulatior-r o1' stratesies ancl their proper implementalion through inter rninisteria[,/iuter aseucv coordination. 3. Research for Agricultural Development Througli rnodern reseaLch, the prodr-ictivitv and production o1'crops need to be increased by developing and using appropriate technology. To achieve tl-ris objective, we need to increase knorvledge. skills and capabiiities in agricuitural research by r-rsing the international excellence of agriculturai science. Emphasis will be given in the development of adaptive and environment fiiendly varieties, reducing post-harvest loss, encouragin-e the establishment of agro-based inch-rstries. increasing the elllciency of soil and u'ater use- consen-ation and utilization of the resolrrces, increasing the suppli, of qualitl' seeds and iricreasing inigation efliciency. The development of biotechnologl.. t-anr-r mechanization, socio economic aspects will be given prioritf in the research. Along with this, research on nutrition-rich oilseed and other cash crops is also impofiant. In order to face the multi-dirnensional cl"rallenges of agriculture. the ibilorving areas r.vill be given emphasis irt research and developrnent. 3.1 Development of Agricultural Research }lanagement: 3.1.1 Strengtl-ren coordination bet*-een the planning. rr-ronitoring and evaluation of aglicultural research of National Agricultural Research S3,'sten.r O.{ARS); 3.1.2 Avoid dr-rplication of research by establishing 'National Research Database; 3.i.3 Take initiative to provide incentives to intellectual researchers and taking steps to preserve intellectual propefiy rights; 3.1.4 Take initiate tbr establishment of a research center in places of important agricultural environment fbr the development of suitable regional agricultural technoiogy; and 3.1.5 hiitiate the Advar-rced Research Methods in the NARS institutions and Urtiversities and investing in research to take the highest social benefits and value addition from research. 3.2 Planning and Financing: 3.2.1 Set priority fbr Short (1-5 years). Mediun (G-10 years) and Long term (1 1-15 years) research on tlte basis of national priorit,v: 3.2.2 Take steps to provide national/institr-rtional recognition or incentives for innovative work of scientists; 3.2.3 Take measures to increase the knor.ryledge and skills of scientists in the interest of strengthening the lbundation of agricultural research; 3.2.4 Put emphasis on field level needs for research planning and prioritization; 3.2.5 Encourage conducting research activities tl-rrough the parlicipation of pub I iclnon- go vemment organizati ons ancl universiti es ; and 3.2.6 coordinate and arrange linancing fbr conducting timely research activities. G 1..1 Scope ancl Ficld of Research: 3.3.1 \''arictvl)evcloJrmcnt: i.3. 1 . 1 (iive intportance to urorlelrr research research I ).-1.1 .J 3.3.1 . i 1 3.3.2 aaal ).)./.. L t.)./-.) 3.3.2.4 in places of convetrtional rnetirods of 3.3.1.2 Enhance hybricl and mutation breeding activities lbr the cultivation o1'high yielding, nutritiogs, economically and hygienic crops, and increase the field and peiphery of mollicr-rlar breeding along with com,entional breeding practices; Str.engthen capacity to cleveiop advance. cold and heat tolerant cfops. .rp.Jolly rice valilties in the face of suddeu and late flooding; 3.3.1.4 [Jndertake more activities for the development of the main crop thror"rgh biofertilization; 3 .3 . 1 .5 Strengthen research activities by NARS institutions for the devel6pment of intensive varieties and technologies; 3.3.1.6 Encourage clevelopment of clop varieties to meet the pref-ererice 01' special categories of consumers; 3.3.1.7 Strengthen research activities in the developn-rent of cold toleraut ancl cirought tolerant rice, wheat, jute etc'; 3.3.i.8 Promote clevelopment of nutritious, non-conventional clops.(kaun, sugar, orohur,-rJroguro, barley. pheian, jam potato, tree potato) i, the hostile environmenst; 3.3.1 .9 Strengthening of research in the production of jr-ite and iute goods; 3.3.i.10 Strengthen research activities on jute tbllovving discovery of gene sequence ofjute: Increase the productivity of crops by increasing the eficiency of photosynthesis through the use of sunlight in coordination and f ollaboration with domestic and intemational agricurltural research' Biotechnological Research : Undertake research activities on identifrcatior-r and relocation oi g.r;ii""tt, controllir-rg agronomic properties includirrg high yield; Strengther.r'breaking yield ceiiing' research activities; Imorove the genomics research programs tbr development of ,uii.ti., suitabie for aclvelse environmental co'ditions; Take initiatives for establishing and preserving Gene Rar-rk and agricultural information of agricr"rltural crops; and 3.3.2.5 Encourage the scientists to undedake funclamental research programs fbr developing stress tolerant variety. 3.3.3 Nano Technology: 3.3.3.1 Take initiative to use nano technoiogy to determine crop diseases, crop specific nutritional needs and'" increase nutrient 'utilization capaclty; 3.3.3.2 Use nano sensor techno.logy to monitorthe quality of the land and to increase crop productivity; and 3.3.3.3 Take initiatives fbr attaining input use-etficiency through imovation and use of nano technology based fertilizers, pe"sticides and innovation, including identifiIdtion and elimination df heavy metals in agriculture. 3.3.4 Genetic Resources: 3.3.4.1 Strengthen collection, preservation, reproduction, exchange and evaluation of genetic resources from local and foreign sources through institutional initiatives; 3.3.4.2 Take initiative to increase the physical and technical facilities suitable for the conservation ofgenetic resources: 3.3.4.3 Take measures to preserve crop diversity a:rd strengthen monitoring activities to prevent loss, extinction and smuggiing of genetic resources; 3.3.4.4 Creation of scientific database for evaiuation of genetic resources and use those for varietal development; and 3.3.4.5 Encourage the search and use of desired properties of the preserved genetic resources. 3.3.5 Microbiological Research: 3.3.5.1 Identitication of important microbes in agriculture, characterization and put ernphasis on their proper selection; 3.3.5.2 Undertake research related to increase of the effectiveness of microorganism; and 3.3.5.3 Encourage all concemed to set up agricultural microbiological research industry. 3.3.6 Climate Changg Stress TolerzntVerities and Tehnolory: 3.3.6.1 Strengthen activities for determining impact of climate change on various crops and natural resources; 3.3.6.2 Strengthen research in the production of low greenhouse gas emissions crop technology and cropping pattern; 3.3.6.3 Strengthen research activities for innovative, cost eff-ective and profrtable farming technologies suitable for adverse environment; 3.3.6.4 Accelerate the development of effective technologies suitable for adverse soil water-fertilizer-crop management practices; and 3.3.7 3.3.7 .l ).). I .Z 3.3.7.3 ).). / .+ 3.3.7 .5 3.3.1 .6 3.3.7 .7 3.3.1 .8 Eitai)r.ri3Se :rnti ltrovide assistance to ttt'x-i-gt'rt'crutttctllal orqailizatiot-ls iLi th.- ciei clopruettt oi stress toleratlt varieties atlcl tecirnt,irlgics. Econornic, IIigh value zrnd Horticultur:rl crops iind Applictl \utrition: f)cvelrtp cirsh earnir-ig. high yalue. nrttritiot-ts and short clLllrlli()ll e I(ill i,aricties ancl techt'toloe.ies to t-neet tlte cletllatltl of locai ancl crpott nrarkets: fltntinue searcl-i fbl clevelopu'ient and aclaptaiiou ol'tecl-itlologics lbr local iincl tblcign fl'urits. r'cgettrble:s allcl ilor'r,'er pt'odttctiotr: In acldition to fbllou,ins cotl\'elrtional tnethocl. stre tlgthetr rcsearclt activities re lateri to tha tlcve iopttleilt. l)ri)cessillg. pachlgirlg attd tr:urspottattion inclr-rclirtg Llse of hrirriclizaliolt srsletll lirt' vcgclablcs' spicc.r. ilouer,s. iturs ancl costllctic platlt spucit's Put cmprhasis on the deve lollllent ol carrir' :rucl lntc tllati"tritlrl vlirictics o1' fir-rits fbr incre:rsi n g their vear-routlci avai I abi I it)' ; t.lnclertalie resealch actir,'ities lbr clevclopt-neni ol- crol-r iaricties ittrtl tecl-rnoi o gies sr-ri tab le litr hi I i etlvil'ot-t t.lle tt ts. I-lnclcrtakc rcsearcir acrivities lor the cultivatiot-t ol'irigh )'ielcling neri r,ar.icties of n"ti-rstarcl. canoIa. Sesiitlle, linseccl, srtn[lou'cr ctc. l-lnclcrterlie spccial rcsearcir activities in the pt"oclttctiot'l ancl Pr,rc.-ssitl5l olplants, cree pers / sl-rrLrbs possessitlg herbal traits. Strelgt6en tbod basccl apptieci research on nutritiotr fbr itlprt)virls pr rtriti6n sc-cr-6i11, througii it-nproventent of clictarl clivelsitf ittrcl pre scnrati r-ru itl nr-rtriti o t-la i r.'al lte o l' fbod. Rcse:rrch on N:rtur:rl Resourcc N'[anagemcnt: Discor-trage use of agricr.tltr,rral lanc'l tbr hutnalr settletlletrt and .,',cr.r.u',,ui ltor-rsing ancl one house oue lart"n practice. 3.3.8 rr()1 l .t.D. t 3.j.8.2 Strengti're1 the research on nronitciling chatrges in the tltlalitv ol aucl incrcasing soil f-ertilitr': i'3 8'3 Ftlrther strengthell the activities orl trse trl |t'o1tsr ciozes of f-ertilizcrs basecl ott exatttitlatiotr of soil f-ertilit.v at local ler"els; 1.3.8.1 Strcngthcu lcsezilch on lrrotrlcrns relatecl to soil tttatlauetlletll: 3.3.8.5 Strengthen rcsearch olt balanced anci ethcier-rt Llsc ol tlatural resoltrccs: atld 3.3.8.6 llusure proclltcticlt-t of protitable crops tl-irough cl'op - mocicling researrch. s;reed ,,p ,"orCl, tbr availabilitl' o1' quality' o{' lalrcl atlci natural re sotlrces i rl dilJ-erent locati ot-ls' 3.3.9 I 3.3.9. 1 3.3.9.2 3.3.10 3.3. 10. I 3.3.t0.2 3.3. 1 0.3 3.3. i 0.4 3.3.11 3.3.1 1.1 )..).11.1. 3.3.1 1.3 3.3.1 i.4 11r? 3.3.12.1 3.3.t2.2 3.3.12.3 3.3.13 3.3. i 3. 1 3.3.13.2 '7 Unconventional and Unseasonal Crops: Strengthen development activities on uncon,entional and unseasonal nutrient-rich crops; and Undertake special research program for production of unconventional and unseasonal crops for increasing their value addition. Improvement of Agricultural Inputs: Undertake research activities on the strategy to increase the availability of new, potential and popular varieties of seeds; Strengthen research in the management of quarantine and prevention of seed borne diseases in the development of overall seed management; Undertake research activities for the development of new methods of application of f'ertilizer to increase efficiency and productivity; and Undertake effective research in the development of new methods fbr improving irrigation efficiency. Innovation of Farming and Management Technolory: Put emphasis on inventing or introducing the profitable farming metl-rod for the already introduced crops; Ensure availability of information related research facilities and technologies for the released crop varieties; Strengthen research for the development of crop based organic farming and the related cultural practices; Undertake lnore on-farm research at farmers' level for the development of successful cultural practices. Crop Zoning: Introduce modern techniques like GIS, remote sensing, use of land and soil information-data, for regional crop and land-related geophysical zoning; Undertake research work on verification and development of crop zone based productivity; and Provide incentives to farmers to use crop zone based farming for increasing production and income. Pest Management: Undertake research activities in identification of new pest and environmentally friendly pesticides; Strengthen research activities for developing effective prevention system; I J.J. l J.J 3.3. 1 3.4 3.3. i 3.5 J.J. I J.O 3.3.14 3 .3.14.1 1a 114 J .J . t+.2 a l t/ aJ.J. I +.J 3.3.14.4 3.3.15 3.3. 1 5. i 3.3.15.2 3.3. 1 5.3 3.3.16 3.3.16. 1 3.3.16.2 3.3.16.3 3.3.16.4 Encourage research fbr developing methods fbr biologiczrl control of pesticides; Undertake research and strengthen monitoring activities tbr prevention of cross border transmision of pests and diseases; Take steps to increase research/training/awareness to ensllre the sal'e use of pesticides; and Take measllres to determine the maximum level MRL afier use of the approved pesticides. Farming Systems Research: Conduct research activities in the development of efficient use of farm related places (itornestead, roof--top, pond side etc.) for increasin,g the income of the f'arrners; Undertake research activities in the development of the area based nutritious and profitable crops inciuding the developmerit of the existing crop lines; Strengthen research related to integration of crop-water-fisheries and agro forestry; and Strengtl-ren natiouwide fanning system research activities by identifying possible partners and identifying input saving crops and cropping systems. Post-harvest Technology: Strengthen research and develop activities of crop hat'vestirl-{. processing, handling, transportation, packaging ar"rd storing; Prioritize research and development activities on post-harvest loss reduction; and Encoutage building of crop-based warehouses, air-cor-rditioned warehouses and multipLrrpose cold storages to maintain the quality of the produce according to the demand of the area. Crop Diversification, Increase of Cropping Intensity and Minimization of the Yield Difference: Strengthen research on crop diversification for increasing consulner dernand, nutrition sllppiy, land fertility and incotne; Strengthen research activities related to relay and n-rixed cropping pattern for increasing iucome of farmers; Take initiatives fbr crop diversiflcation by strengtirening research on reductiot-t of yield gap by encouraging soil-water-crop managemeut; and Increase cropping intensity and crop diversiflcation by maintaining fertility of the land for increasing f-arm iucome. t0 3.3.17 Research on Agricultural llechanization: 3.3.17.1 Emphasize the need ior irnproving equipment,'energ)- sa\iing eqlupment in the det,elopment ot* agricu'i turai niachinerl' : 3.3.17 .2 Strengthen research activities to increase utilization of reneq-able energy' in in igation/agricultural machinery: 3.3. 1 7.3 Encourage innovation and production of afTordable agricuitural machinery considering the socio-economic condition of the farmers: and 3.3.17.4 Strengthen research for determining suitability use of imported agricultural machinery. 3.3.18 Socio-economic Research: 3.3.18.1 Give priority to poiicy related research by analyzing constraints to adoption and use of agricultural inputs and technologies considering the soci-economic impacts of the technologies and practices including input supply, market prices, farmers' income, crop diversification and production assistance to farmers; 3.3.18.2 Strengthen research on assesslnent of suitability and acceptability in the evaluation of agricultural technologies through field level investigation; 3.3.18.3 Strengthen marketing research aiming at devising means to facilitate marketing of quality agricultural products; 3.3.18.4 Undertake researci-r on land owrersi-iip, classification, identification of suitability of proper use of land for uriinterrupted crop production; and lit-icour:rse n-,icro iurd macro 1ci e I stLrdics ibr improving eillcrencl,' in proci r,icti o i'r and nrarketr n g cl f agrr c ulturirl c onrnr ocl ities. Tech nologl' Dissemination Stratepp,: Tal<c initiatives firr iucrcasing ir.n,rllvcmcr-rt of the scientists rvith or-rt station cxtension activitics bl'the NARS institutes: 1.-1.1(:).1 Uirc cnilrl-iasis oLr refinement and transler ol' teci-rnologics b1' the reserrch iustitrites by improving relationships rvith the benillciaiics. 1. Tcchnologl, Tr:rnsl'cr and Agricultural Extension f o ellsure sr,rstainabie asricultural proclnction. it is intportant to develop agricultr-iral extcr-tsioi-t sen,ices and institr-rtional capacit-l' to acl-rier,'c nr-rtritioual seci-tt'ity thror-rgh techr-rologi, transjir atrci agricuitur:il contntelcializalior"i. ht ordcr ttt enl-iancc increased production. income iinel ei1lcieucl,. the cxlension service provicler r,r'i1l provide ach'ice on hetter t-arnt practices and techniqties. inclucling plovicling intirrnralion, technologl' and aclvice on technical matters anc'l thrtl lrranagelnent to the lzrnlcrs. J'o achierrc thc ntain ob.jectives of' ertertsion. coutnur-rication nrethocis ar-id slcps to be taken to rriake agricultural extension sen,ices urore el'l'rcient and eltective, the fbllolvirl-q strategies u'ill [ri fbllor,vecl: 3.i.18.5 3."1.19 3.i r91 ll 4.t 4.1.1 4.t.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.t.6 4.t.7 4.1.8 4.2 4.2.1 /1 11 1.L.L +.t.J 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 Main Objectives of Extension: Provide demand-based extension services to all types of t'armers (landless, rnarginal, small, mediurn and large fbrmers): Make wolnen and youth active and interested in agriculture througl-t special initiatives: Encourage participation of private and voluntary organizations in the field of agricultr-iral extension; I)evel op and expar-rd urban-c entri c agricultr-rral extensi on ; Decentlaiize and diversif-v extension activities aimed at providir-rg efhcient and integrated services to the farmers' doorstep; Make extension workers efficient and active ir-r dealing with natural disaster; Take effective initiatives for preparation and irnpiernentation of' dernand-based seasonal and annual production plans; and Take measures fbr coordination of sustainable, profitable, cost effective production and marketing systems of crops. Communication Method: Strengthen extension services through local/regional/ national ievel agricriitural technoiogy expansion consisting of research and extensiort oiganizations aud take necessary/ lneasures fbr this purpose; Take steps for updating and implementing extension activities ir-r replacir-rgold varieties with tlew ones according to the decision of the te-hnology expansion coordination committee: Develop an evaluatior] system in the exhibition !9t up tbr expansion o1' technoiogy by inclr-rding participation of ail stakeholders and considering consumer demand and other matters; Use technology based on field evaluation and hand-over the results to the research institutions for the development of technology; Strengthen agricultural research and extension relations and enabling and iirplementing knowledge of each other through participation in all activities related to workshops, meetings, monitoring etc., Encourage farmers to cultivate crops by following the guidelines of fertilizer recommendations based on soil quality; Ensure of sustainable technology through the development of research-extension-farming relations ; Ensule uninterrupted expansion of technology by establishing block transfer of agricultural technology; Develop new areas of community/comrnunity-based extension services and take measures for their implemented; !) ,1.3 ,+.3. 1 .+.3.4 4.2.10 The local extension w'orkers will play the role of priman' sources in 'providing information and advice; 4.?.11 Extension services will be popularized by organtzing'Farmer Schooi', 'Farmer Rally', 'Field Day'etc. by increasing farmer connectivitv; 4.2.12 Ensure the expansion of e-agriculture for the holistic use of modern information and communication technology; and use mass media to spread the technology; and 4.2.13 Farmer's interests will be given priority to make the extension services fruitful, 'Lab to Land', 'Science to Society', 'lnformation Friend/Technological Agent' and other innovative expansion strategies will be adopted to strengthen extension. Scope of Extension: Lnplement croppir-ig pattern and extensiot-i sen'ices suritable firr local conclition to increerse clirnate resisttrnt and sr-rstainitble crop procluctior-r: 4.i.2 L,ncoLrragc procluctior-r ar-icl managenrent ol' certiflecl clr,rality of seecl (ILS) at l'arrners' level; 4.i.3 Lir-rclcrtakc 1)r()granrule on jute cr-rltivation b1' expanclillg the iutprovecl varieties o1'.iLrte. Stre ngthen tl-ie qualitl' of cxtension services fbr enhancing clivelsrflcatiou u,ith high valLre crops. t.3.5 Pr-rt spccial en-rpha-sis on procluctiorr ancl cxpansion of sale horticLrltr-u-e/ljelcl crops in thc llelcl oi finit plotluctiorr and adopt better agricultural practices tbr" ensr-rrin g n utrition sec ut'itr'. 1.3.6 Rapidll'expancl the technologies der,elopecl to combat productior-r risk inclucling reducing thc r ielcl difl-erence ol'llelcl crops; 4.3.7 Accelerate tire expansion oltire technologies adopted Ibr reducing tl'ie use c.l1'grotrnclr.r,ater in agricLrltiLre and better nranagernent ol soii ancl u'ater: 4.3.8 Put special cmphasis on prodr-rction of pr-rlses" oil seecls (n-ir,rstard. canola. sesan-le. linseed. sunflow'er, ctc.) ancl spices fbr ensurir-rg ilrcome anci r"tutritional securitl' o1'the farmers; 4.3.9 Enhance c\tcrlsioll progrlrs fbr the cultivation o1-improved varieties of iutc iur ented thror-rgh research; ,+.3.10 Increase the use ol biological /gre en/rnicrobial t'eltilizers ancl prociuctictr-r teclnology or-r prioritl'basis fbr soil health protectiot-t. +.3.11 Strengthen services lclated to a-uricultural mcchanization and expeditc agro processing tcchuiclues: li 4.3.13 4.4 4.4.1 1'llke steps to increase tlie infiastructurai anci technical capacitl. o1'thc rcle'i,u.rr'g,,u"rr*",rt instituii.; r.; il;;;;.:' i;;;;;;^.' ;lr:i.il;,irl.rclevlu-rt govenlreut institr.rti ertension serr.ices and enenhance the technicai capacity of the concerned private sector organizations; and Take . steps to increase income by expanding mixed, relay and inter-crop cultivatibn. Inclusive Participation : Encourage government-private partnerships to expancl demand-based technoiogy in the production. preserva.tion ir-rcl rnarketing of agricultural products at nationai, regional. clistrict. upazila and u"niorr level; Strengthen the cooperative ef'forts among NARS institutes, extensio,r organization, universities- and non-government organizations relating to adaptation research and extension; Adopt strategies for ploviding extension services at upazila and union levels w-ith assistance from local governrnent; undertake program for replacement of farmers' seecis by quality seeds; and Encourage participation o{'f-armers and locai people of promisin { varieties doing applied research. ' ' Disaster Combat ancl Crop Protection: Provide emergency special services for expansion ol'neu, agricultural teclrnologl basccl ctn trrgent neecll Bring clisaster-prone, char land and non-agricultural lan{ un<1er special agriculture prograln; Develop. inte-qrated environment liiendly teclinology and extensicrr-r services in a coordinated manner; Destroy completely tl're crops af'tected by cleaclly diseases ancl stop collection of seed fiom the disease aflected .r"p.i Provide agricultural inputs to f-anners through clisaster relief anci agricultr:ral rehabilitatior.i; and Develop advance lbrecasting system abor-rt natural ciisasters and crop protection neasures through early r,vaming activities. Local Knowledge/Technology and Experience: Take measures for refinement and spreacl of locally adaptive tecl.rrrologies and knowledge a1ler proper ivaluation; Take initiatives to expand the area-hased aclaptation mechanisrn and inciease the cultivatior-r of local high value^ crops and lollorv tl-re garder-rs with thc sclection 4.4.2 tr 11+.+.-) 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 1.1 4.6.3 4.7 4.7.1 Streigthen activities of increasing crop production througl-r the use of local agricultural technolo sies in the risk prone areas. Farmers' Association/Club: Promote community-based farmer partylclub and provide encouragement to take technology services; 41.2 Eucouttge lurnrers' thror"rgl-r Intornration ancl Cor-Lnselilru C'cnlcr (FIC)ctC. to solve the imrrediate ploblerns relatecl to hrrcgriterl l)est N4anergcntent ( I I) N4 ) ancl I nlcgratecl Clrol'r N,lanagcrnent ( I C' N 1 I : 1.7 .3 Providc enterscnc\' production/rlatelial supportiincentive tltloLiqlr larurcrs clubs: 4.7.4 Forn-t Ittcchanizatic'rr-l tearrs in ergricr-rlturerl nrachir-rer,v clistribr,rtion prosnlut u ith clcvelopnlcut assistance. ancl 1.1.5 Involr e existtng srorq.ls in pnx,icling e-famring scr-r'ices. 1.8 Scerl TechnologX,: ;+.,3.1 Fart't-tcls intercsted in thc production and use of irnpror,'ed seeds rvill be cncouragcci u'ith assistarice h'om seed proclucir-r-u organizations ttr proclrrce and usc seecls: 4.8.2 Seecl e.rchal-i-qe Lrlnollg fnurcrs r,vill Lrc crrcoulagecl to prou'rote clualitl' antl goocl r,'arietv ol-seecls. 1.9 Qualitl, Assurance of Seed and Crop: 4.9.i Nlcasures rvill be taken to liee seeds 1r'orn diseases durir"rg proclr-rctior-r. processinu ancl nrarketing o1' seecis: r+.9.2 Qititrantitre scn ices tr ill bc strenglheuccl accorclir-rg to clcnrnncls of the impclrt ancl erltolt ntarkets. 5. Agricultural [nputs It is par-ticr-rlarlv inrportant to ensLrre c1r-ralitv materials lbr achievir-rg aglicultural gron'th. B1' plovicling huge sLrpllort to ensLrre balanced fcrtiiizer use. thc plicc ol ltrea attd other chenrical l'ertilizers has been hept r,vitlrin the purcl'iasinu po\\er oi tltc lart-ner-. Farmers ale constantlr encor-n'aged to use f-ertilizers to ttrait-itain soil f'ertility'ar-icl ther,ilre also encourageil to use orsanic fbrtilizers. Integrated pest tnanileellreut s!stern has becn aclo-pted fbr saf'e f-ooc1 productiorr. Actiotts have also beetr takcn {br eflcient irrigation rnanagement. Improvenrent of'ethcicrtc\'. envir(rt.rnrr'r1t |l'()tectjon end manaqerrent in the use of inputs can bc cnsured by' irtrltlentcntin-u the lollou,illg ilctivities: 5.1 Seed, Seedlings ancl (irafting: CLrn'ently. significant qLlal-ltities of clualitl' seccls of clifTerent crops are suppliecl fi'onr the public sector. Prirate scecl produL-ers are rnain[f ir-nolrred ir-r thc sttpplv o1'h1'brid larieties of rice" uraize and vegetable seecls. Thc fbllo\r'ing steps uill be talien firr the clevelopment:urd sLrpplv of irnprovecl seecls. seedlings ancl srafis: l-r 5.1.1 5111 51.1.2 5.1 .1.3 s.1.1.4 5. t. i.5 5.1. 1.6 5.1. i .7 5.1 .1.8 5.1.1.9 5.1.2 5.1.2.1 5.t.2.2 5. i .2.3 5.1.2.4 5. 1 .2.5 5. 1 .2.6 Der.elopment and Maintenance of Seed Man:rgement: Encourage govetlunenl. non- go\remment or gani zati ons arl d ind i vi clr-r al s /'cornpanies ir"r tl-re fleld of production and ir-r"rport o1' seecls lbr the development and gronth of seed r,tse. Prontote private organizatictns as u,ell aS government organizirtit,t-ts in the productior-r/marketing of valieties ol seeds introduced by' go\'entment research institutions; Ensure the qualit v o1'seed mallagem.ent in procluction zu-rd marketing of seed b-v public and private sector throLrgh direct supervision ol thc seecl certificatiolt ageltc)I, An1' person or norl-goverttmental organizertioll lllav be it-tvcllvccl in activilies related to seecl developtnent. registratiotl. inlpclrt. export ar-rd nrarketing. sr-rbject to the prior approval of the gor"ernlrcnt; Take measllres to increase the production cetpzrcit-v ol. breeding / fbundation seeds by the innovatir,e orgauizatiot-ts for meeting thc dernand for cluality seeds; Promote public and private sectors in seeci productiot-t. processing. presen.atic'x-r. c1 uali t-v coutro I and marketi n g acti vities : 'l-alie efl'ective measures to increase the institutior-ral capacitl' of plant cluarar-rtine in seed/seedling/sapling-intport/export and fbllow' the relevant rules: Increase seed availabilit-v at local level tl-irough the establisilment ol seeds village in coordination u,ith the organizecl faruers aucl entlepreneurs to produce ancl preser\/e qr-ralit,v seecls. allcl Follou, the policl,' ctt-t contractual l'arming in tl"re ploductiot-t. preservatic'rn and clr"rarlit-v control. and adopt initiatives to itrcrease the efficiency ol' the tarmers. Seed Multiplication, Distribution and Sced Industry': Ernnhasize tlrc u.routlr ol' brccdirr.u arrd lbtrrtdetiotr sced pro.lttcti,rtt order to irtcrerrs.itlte availabilitl olcertitlcd and trattstnitte,.l sceds: Encoulage evel'\' breeder/seed-grow'ing larmer to tace the disaster' to encouiage thci farmers to tnak-e an etiergenc,v stock; Provicle ,1.-..rr"." support as pctssible to the fhu-tlers b1' obtaining certifred seeds of the governrneitt and private seed producers: Increase tl"rc capacities of contract t-anners in the prodr-rctiou ol qualitl, seeds in government and non-government sectclt"s. Undertake regular training in the production. processing ancl preservation .:r1' farnters' seeds thrdugh governn-lent and non govemrnent organizations: zrnd Encourage prodr-tction ar-rd distribution of qualitl' hol'ticriltural crops. saplir"rgs ztnd seeds. l6 ,a Fertilizer (chemical, organic and trio): To. strengthen fertilizer management, the fo[ou'ing steps u.ill be followed: Collection, storage, Distribution, euality control and Monitoring: continue the process of keeping fertilizer prices within the purchasing capacity of farmers by providing develbprnent assistance; Arrange for intensive monitoring at each level to ensure strict control a1{ supply, warehousing, price and quality of the approved standards of fertilizer; Establish facilities f'or emergency stock of fer-tilizers at the regional. district and upazilla level; Bring all activities under the digital system by strengthen the institutional facilities of quality anallrsis at iocal level; ldentify the strategic location, ensuring the stock of f-ertilizer at local levels for quick distribution; and Encourage farmgrs to use balanced fertilizer, especially the fertilizers containing multiple nutrient elements. Organic, Green and Bio-fertilizers: Encourage the use of green fertllizerlorganic tbrtilizers to increase the fertility of the soil and the use of bacterial f-ertilizers in purses; Encourage marketing and use of microbial tertrlizers invented through research; Encourage farmers to participate in training programs in the use of organic and chemical ferlilizers iri balanced mannec Increase the availability of organic ferlilizers and encouraee tarmers to rear cattle in the irousehold for increasin q suppll. of -rener.iable energl,: and Encourage manufacturin-s of orsanic. sreen and microbial fertilizers and provide special incentives to the usirs. Pest Control and Pesticide )Ianagement: All extension and NARS institutions uili monitor the presence of pests and loss of crop pests round the,vear; Strengtiren pesticides registration marketing and monitoring activities; Discourage import and use of pesticides that are harmful to the beneficial insects; Extension workers, farmers/dealers will have to avoid pesticices related accidents and will create awareness regarciing medical support; 5.2.1 5.2ir 5.2.1.2 5.2. I .3 ).t.1.+ 5.2 1.5 5.2.1 .6 5.2.2 5.2.2.1 5.2.2.2 ,5.2.2.3 {1) I 5.2 2.5 5.3 s.3. 1 ,:.-i.l 5.i.3 5.3.4 tl I l l 5.1.-i Encouragc thc lirrnret's tct t-tsc organic pcslicit'le s: artcl 5.3.6 Promote use o1- cnvironrtrent-fi'iendll'. salc ancl ettectivc pesticides czrtcgorizecl as Class-3. br \\'orld Healtl-r Orgauization (\\ttlO). 5.1 lrrigation ancl \\r:rter' ]Ianagement: Increasing LrSC trf grouncl \\ater anc'l good usc ol linritecl unciergrottntl uiatel has s]r.'ciaI significancc in nraintaining 1he balauce o['the environn'rcnt and reciucing the cost of in'igation. To incrcase ihc ar,ailabilitv antl r-rtilization o1'groturd \vatcr. there are ()ng()inr .rctiritics incluclir-rg establishnierit ol rubber dam in the canal. sinall ancl nrecliltnr livers. Lt orcier to increase the level cll unclergrouncl r'r,'atcr atrcl to -9ct enough u'ater firr inigation during the clr\, season. lnonsoon is being given pref-erence 1br prcsen'ation o1'r-u-iclergrouncl u,ater along tith rairt r.,r'atet'. h-ritiativcs have been takcn to increeisc the crop proclrrctivitr ancl crol-r intr:r-rsitv thror-rgl-r inclr-Lsior-i of sutcl savinr clr)lls rrltd croppir-rg pattenls. 'l'he loIlou,ir-rg stcps uill be takcn to introclucc efficient irrigation s)'stern ancl to rcduce the cost of irrigatiort ltrcilities: 5.4.1 Irrigntion Efficicncl' ancl Water Productivitl': 5.4.1.1 E,ncour:r-{e use of'pipelines insteiid o{'irrigation clraius in ail possiblc areas of irrigatior-r fbr tl-re usc ol'moclerertc u,ater resoLlrccs sr-ib.jcct 1o er''aluation o I rvater availabi I it)': 5.1.1 .2 Increase irrigation eftrciencl' lor tl-re clevclol-rurent ol'u iiter utilitr ancl procluctivitv to erlslrre reguliit' use of u'atcr rcsoLll'ccs: 5.1.1.3 Achier"c thc priority of irrigatiolr \\Llter les()Lrl'ces. ancl to uttclcrtalte thc activities o1' sr.tstainable watet' use tecltnoltlgl': 5.4.1.4 En-rpl-iasize thc balanced r-rse of grournd rvater and unclergt-oltttcl \\iitcr ancl encourage the curltivation o1' less water-const-tn-rit-tg crops in clroLrght pronc areas: 5.1.2 Planning antl Nlonitoring: .-5..+.2.1 Prepare thc illigrrtit)n lnAni-rter-nent zol'lc plan litr the entirc coutttl'\ itl a phasec'l mrlulrer considerir-rg the avail:rbilitl' o1'surthce'r-tuclergt'or-tttcl ll,atel ancl consiclering the area ancl sector-basecl tiittn'c tlentattcl as per geo I o-qi c:rl/geophl'si c al f-eatlu'es : 5.4.2.2 Cor-rsicler the use ol'r,vater balance moclel 1or clu-tcrtrinrrtg the clcttlatlci fbr rvaLer in agricr-rlture. inclr"rcling :rgricr-rlture ancl geographical ltrca. recvcling itnd crpausion o1' firttrre irrigation. 5..+.2.3 Provide earlf infbrrnation ou regular r-rprlatinu and attalrzing the inl()nltltion aboLrt the qr-raiit.v of undergrouncl tatcr. In()ltitttnng thc \valcr levei ar-rcl inlormation relaitcd to thc ntall" \\.iltel' 1l-)tua-qenlellt rnethoclolog\r. seii strrlirce elevatior-r :l-rc1 brackrsh riatct intrusiott, aucl 5.4.2.1 Fon-natior-t ol'n'ater ulillrageurent orsanizntitrn' in thc managelllcllt ancl invoivernent ol loc:rl ber-re tlciaries in u'atcr lriu-tagetttetlt. te l() \ 5.J.3 Conscrvatiorr uncl t tilization: 5.4.3.1 Take necessary measures to increase availability of ground water througl-r the collection/storage of rain w'ater; 5.4.3.2 Ensure better use of water throu-eh dug i.r'ellsiunderground in'igation canals, construction of srstainable irrigation infrasructures. pavement and tape pipes: 5.4.3.3 Reduce irrigation costs and increase etficiency in the use of r.vater b1' introducing pre-paid meter in the use of underground water; 5.4.3.4 Increase productivity through the introduction of new crops along with Aus, Aman and vegetable by increasing the supplementary irrigation coverage and introducing new grains; 5.4.3.5 Take initiatives to use recycled water r,rsed for indr-rstrial purpose; 5.4.3.6 Take initiative for excavation of canal, bills. ponds. and reclamation of r.vater bodies fbr the purpose of conservation. drainage and proper utilization of surface u'ater in collaboration rvith concerned ministries ,'agencies: 5.-+.i.7 -\dopt mea-rures tbr optimum utilization of u'ater and take measlrres ti-rr judicious use of underground \\-ater in the \\-ater scares areas, 5.+.-1.8 Encourage use olsolar energ\- to conserr.e and maintain rainrvater in dug rvells: and 5.4.3.9 Increase the use and storage of irrigation u,ater by installing rubber dams and other types of dams in small and rnedium rivers. Energy for Irrigation: Provide electricity at an aflbrdable price to irrigation installations on priority basis; Provide assistance to fuel used tbr irrigation in possible cases; Encourage use of renewable energy including solar energy; Encourage the production/import of solar panels for tl"re use of irrigation and provide credit and other iucentives; and Ensure use of the solar energv tor other purposes during periocls when the energy is not used for irrigation. Small Scale Irrigation Equipment Olvnership and Agricultural Credit: Encourage.joint outership of irrigation equipment; Take rneasures to provide crop and seasonal credit to increase interest ir-r farming of small and medium farmers; and Take measures to waive interest for farmers afl-ected by disasters and arrange for providing them new credit or ploduction sllpport. 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.6 5.6.1 s.6.2 s.6.3 t9 li "' 6' Farm Mechanization Althotrghtlrereissignificantincreasein|h'euseo{^a8rrculturalmachinerl.in land tillage. pest ,fu'lugt*"nt aucl crushing operations' there is scope to increase its corzerag;. M:;;;,, ,r."rr"rr^ii3, ii, pianting and,harvesti'9.11: not been up to expected level. Since ag.ic.rltural mechanization leads to savttlg oftime,increaseinproduction'clecreaseofproduction'costsandincreasein production ettrci"nci, rt " iottu*irg ;;p; i,ifL t,. taken to acceierate the mechanization Process : 6.1 Give special emphasis .on development ancl use of environment ti iencll y and sn-ral f agri cr'rltural equiprnent ; 6.2 Provicle appropriate slp.po.rt to suitable agricultural machinery *ur.tfuttttiin g plants and industriai e stab li shments ; 6,3Providenecessaryfacilitiesforassessingthe.qualitvofagricultural machinery and provid" "rrilorL;'t;, ,-h"' development of skilled nlanpower at the rural [evel: 6,4Makeagriculturalrrrachineriesatreasclnablepricestospeedupand pop..to,ii"-il; meclraniz-atic,n and to take measures for providing necessary loans to producers and users' 6.5Introdticet.armmechanizationthroughspecialstimulatingassistance in the clisaster Prone areas' 6.6strengthenrrronitoringactivitiestornaintainthequalityofthe domestically producea r,-,0'i.ig*; ;;;i""ttural rnachinery in the colintry/ ;# "#;;uLit rutn' methanizationl and 6.TProvideor.eralisuppolttother]erelopnlentofenueprenetrs,patliespror.iding inteEated larm niechaniTalton"^ittt at local ler els' 7. 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["\'r!-"' :itt-.s riill zrcccierate :;i'',,t,i;;,i,'i,rtc t*titritrs .1,.1,:;1,':'"\'li]'. l:iiLlll"''.,.;l',11,r'.i'\','r".,.'u,,..r.lr.i.';ll,trl'lrPl'rlrrPrilrtc trltittirrr, [llltl (('ltlcllll()ll l)itrH't'-t-t'(t-L\r.l' =,ilf t".,a rtrtiler-llkcrt trrr' ,g,,J.if,uirL J.. .lupt"t:ni ,1t]],1'T: lhe lolloii ins acttvtttes u l#';ili"p*"nt of rtnowledge and skiiis: '7.1 lf umirn llesourccs Developmcnt: 7.1.1 TrainingStzrlieholders: 71.1.1 Bnirg.all concerrtecl.ttncler lt:lii]lli l]:]:*:it rsricr-ritural researchers' exlellslo1l experLs and extcnsiL)ll \\t)l'[crs: allo 1 .1 .1 2- Organizc t'egr-tlar tt'ainirlg tbr ever)ol'i'e ' emplo-veci in r-rpilolding pr.c,1 e s s i onii ;k iii: p;i;=;"i,,,i;,t i sm ancl hi gh stan clarcl s. 7.1.2 7.1.:.? 7.1.2.2 7.1.2.3 7.1.2.4 7.1.2.5 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 l.z.) 7.3 7.3.1 7 .3.1.1 7 .3.1.2 7 .3.t.3 7 .3.1 "4 7 .3.1 .5 Training Coverage: Provide training in all sectors including successtul application iru-rovations and research in agriculture; organize season-based training and provide team-based training to farmers; Prorride training on saf'e foocl production, crop cliversification. integrated nutrition meulagenlent etc. ; Give special priority on training of women ancl youth fbr attr-aciing theur in agricr-ritural u,ork: ancl Train the scientists and extension workers on moclern scientiflc knorvledge and technology (GIS. remote sensing, crop mocrering, inforrnation and communication systerl etc.). Transl'er of Technology: Enhance the extension skills by organizing reguk:r workshops, sen'inars, exchange of views and training, w-ith the participation of extension workers to expedite the ploblem solving ancl technology trarrsl'er; Expeclite the rapicl dissemination of ner,v imovative technoiogies, tlre inventing.agcncies will undertake special pctivities and devilop anil evaluate the ,rsefuhess of,the technology; and Tl-re researchers and expansionists will joirrtly undertake ancl implemeirt research plans in the process -of inventing efferciivc technology transf'er methods. Subiect N{atter of Training: Skiltr flevelopment: continue to increase the capability of scientiflc. technical ancl lnanagement skills and increase the ca.nacitl' of institutions: Provide- higher education and training to scientists in developing knowledge .b1'takine into accounr the c'limate change. adaptation'and disaster mitigation: +raqge fbr regular profbssional training in research lnanagement skills developrnent, resource investment strategl, managernint, pr.oject forrr-rulation, iraplementation. monitonng- evaluiiion erc.; Enhance institutional capacity to ensure trainir-rg of nationai ancl inteniatiohal stanclards by identifying the skill gap; Enhance'development and exchange of skill by increasing connection among research-expansion-agrir:ultural education instilutions and farrners; 2t 7 .3.1.6 \ 1 .3.r.7 7.3.1 .8 I .3.1.9 7.3.2 7.3.2.1 1.3.2.2 I .)./-.) /.J.J a 11/.J.J. t /.-1.-1. 7.3"4 / .-\.+. I ?a la I . ).+. Identity training needs and develop r"rpazila training manual lo provide tielcl-based training to treld extension workers; Lnpart training to the farmers, and other related persons to increase sustainable natural resource management and efficiency; Improve ef1rciency of paftners thror-rgh training regarding technology expansion, reduction of post-harvest loss, information and communication technology, crop modelir"rg, milling breedir-rg, safe food. demand assessment, value addition, salinity/drouglrt/water management. agricultural trade, seed managemeut, preservation of intellectual propefiy etc.; and Organize special training fbr reducing tl-re difference in knowledge and reduction of yield gap. Employment Generation: Provide encouragement and training to private entrepreneurs and young people in the field of irigation and management of agricultr-rral n-iachinery, prodllction of high value crops, rvater managetnent, processing, agricultural business, contract fartning, agricuitural commodity transportation, lir-iit garder:ring and tnaintenallce activities. lmpart necessary training to the public and private entrepretreurs/ farmers about seed ploduction/production of crops/nursery business, seed procluction, preservation, quality control and seed marketir-rg/ business rnanagement: and Encourage entreprenellr developmeni and income -qenet'ating actir-ities of tarrners br pror iding training in making orsanic I'erri I izers and r ermiconlpost. Motivation and Incentives: Institutionahze the award fbr encouragement and recognition for excellence in eclucation and training, resealch, extension, crop production and agricultural development activities; and Take initiatives to provide special incentives for attracting ar-rd retaining the talented persons in agricultural profession. Education: Give irnportance to modern agricultural education and practical education; Prepare the syllabus as per need of field oriented and efficient extension services, enhance diploma curriculum and increase capacity of public and private institutions; 7.1.+.1 Create opportunities for higher education r revise tlie need-based syllabus; in agriculture, and regularly :.j.-+.-t Encourage higher education on local and national a-ericultural issues; 7.3.+.5 Take steps to develop the National A cricultlrral Training Acadernr.as a centet of excellence fbr capacity building ancl cleveiopmeni of hurnan resources; and 7'3.4.6 Tal<e necessary steps to prioritize the aclvancecl sophisticatecl knowledge-science, fbod and nutrition, climate change, adaptatior-r strategies, etc. in agricnitural educatior-r. 7.3.5 Innovzrtion: 7 .3.5.1 Encourage innovation activities in all areas to accelerate agr"icuitural development; and 7 .3.5.2 Institutionalize provision of incentives through recognition of the devised innovation in the areas of research, e,xtension, education and technologies relating to use of agricultural inputs. 8. Agriculfural Environment ancl Nahrral Resources Management Agricultural production is largeiy dependent on proper agricuitural envirorunent and natural resource nlanagement. The following steps w-ill be taken to ensure the scientific use of sustainable natliral resources for clifl'erent environmerrts to achieve food and nLrlritiorral secirriiv: 8.1 Agricultural Environment and Natural Resources Management: 8.1.1 Discourage use of agricultural land lor non-agricultural purposes to ensllre sr rstainable food security; 8.1.2 Increase the agricultural land by recovering the coastal iancl along with recovery of water-logged land; 8.1.3 Strengthen the activities of enhancing the cost saving / stress tolerant crops as special arrangements for mitigation, adaptation of the growing saline and other adverse effects; 8'1.4 Adopt local crop production ancl soil conservation rleasures fbr the use of hill land in agriculture; 8.1.-{ h-ritiate measures to protect the soil, water, plant. animal life and or.erall environment, 8.1.6 Initiate the irnplementation of adopted policies, plans and strategies to reduce the risk of disaster: z) 8.1.7 Redgce the risk of cligrate change impact. adaptation and disaster risk, take action to inclucle and impiement policies and plans of the main sectors of the government; and 8.1.8 Adopt policies and plans to create 'Disaster Risk Management Fund' in the MinistrY of Agriculture' 8.2 Changed Climate and Agriculture: 8.2.1 Environment-friendly Technology: 8.2.1.1 Encourage and motivate everyone in the use of environtnent tiiendly technology tbr sustainable production; 8.2.1.2 Welcome socio-economic rehabilitation activities including infiastructur"-deveiopment by private and international organizations ir-r clisaster Prone areas; and 8.2.1.3 Take initiatives to produce healthy and strong seedings under controlled conditions to face the hostile environments. S.2.2ConsetryationofEnvironmentandNaturalResources: 8.2.2.1 Follow'consistent practices of integrated nutrition pest/crop management fbr dtrr.able natural resollrce managemellt /conservati on; 8.2.2.2 Encourage the farmers to pleserve the traditional and non-traditional croPs tbr cultivation: g.2.2.3 provide assistance tbr the production of compost manures through kitchen \\-aste nlanaselllent in municipal areas: 8.2.2.4 Take necessar\- measures to protect =:ii microotgatlistns and ..,.o.,,,g. fu,,,'.l.' to tbllorv the minirr-runr tilla-ue procedure: 8.2.2.5 Take steps to increase and preserve organic tnatter in the soil by using coirpost /ve'nico mpori, furroyard *manure, chicken droppin gs, vegetaUre i,"asi", i..v.rirg'of .top residues and using 'bio-slurry and biochar'; 8.2.2.6 Take eff'ective measures to protect the health of soil and prevenl pollrrtionbyotherheavymetalslllcludlngal.Selllc: 8.2.2.7 Encourage pest control by changing crop sou'iug icr-rtting time light trap, trap"crop, t'esistant variety, sex pheromone etc': 8.2.2.8 Take measures fbr the utilizationipropagation of the beneficial insects, at farm levels; 8.2.2.9 Promote development ancl use olorganic pesticides produced locaily ifr-"gfrifr.;r;;f ;;t-ip..i.r and nitive natural raw materials; 8.2.2.10 Strengthen the control method of the source of irrigated water Pollutants; 24 8.2.2.11 Follow care system to rednce the use of weedicide and create awareness about weed control and by using micro-organisms and natural enemies; 8.2.2.12 Ensure use of pesticides in sustainable environment and conservation ol naturai resources and strengthen monitoring of adulteration in the agricr-rltural inputs ; 8.2.2.13 Encourage cultivation/use of aquatic mimosa to reduce evaporation of open water and pond water: and 8.2.2.14 Ensure environmental protection and soii health thror-rgh introduction of f'ertilizer application deeper into the soil. Forecasting and Preparation for Adverse Weather Condition and Pest Attack: Take initiative to modernize and strengthen hostile w'eather forecasting system at local level; N4onitor situation and provide lorecast of information on the outbreak 'grouth of disease round the r ear through promotion of advanced and .-....'. . ,l l- - .-,:r'-.' : ' - . r- .. .-\ g r'( ) - t'{ ) r'r \ t I'\ : Take stcps to c\petlite extension. r'cscarcl-r ecorrorlic benellts and risk ol'adopting varit'rLLs lbrcstrl'" 8..1.2 8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.4 8.4.1 8.-+.3 8.4.'1 t\.+. -) 816 initiatiles including and fbilou-up io face and evaluation on components of agro Ensure active palticipation ol local people. particularll' norleu ancl talic ir"ritiatir,cs to increase a\\'areness about the bcncllts 01' asro fble stly.. Invcnt prolitable agricLrlltLlal tbrestlr nanagenlent svstem b1 using conr,entionai crops. lirest resoLlrces and livcstock practices: Popr-rlarize agricr-ilture social lbrestrl b1' cr-rltivating suitable vegetables ,' thrits/spices besicie Lh.- r'r-ratls and enrLrankments: E,ncor-rrage aglicultulal tblcstlr ir"r thc mitigzrtior-r ol natural ciisasler anci takc initiaiir g-5 t1) plant atlbrdabie etnd environuent liiencllv plants as a chiver o1':rcricLrlttu'al tblestrl,: anc'l 1-ake integlatecl actir-ities r,iith the fbrest clepartrncr-rt. ftrrest research institr,rte ancl unirersitics. inclLrding the Departrnertt of'Agricr-iltr-rral Extension to pronlote agro-fbrestr,v. 25 9. Agriculture for SPecial Area crop procluction in the clrought pJole. north-r,vestern part of the ,"o"'11; -T19 stricken northern ,"gior-r ,,lfi,, the hilty areas ol the south-eastern reglon ls ;i;6.-^th; nrui,-1 oistacies to crop pi'ocluction, il ,the coastal south and southu,estern r"g,oi..^i.-intrrtion of'sailnity i, soila,cl water, tides' floods and cvclone. on tl-re "th;r h;"d" iiie "oastal water control dams (Polder), established i,i ti,;';;;*; i;i;hr; h;;" given rise to clitferent lbrrns of natural resource ;rr"g;;;ri * tn.i";;ir;;; i.Eion. In order to transf'er sustainable technologv innovation ura uAuiii;';;.;;.; in the country, the following steps will be taken on prioritY basis: 9.1 Coastal Agriculture: Along with sustainable a gric.ultural technology, introduction of soil and water salinity managenlerri u,ra"rott tolerant iioptl-itl. .foI1" y]:g initiatives will be tahen ibr expaision of productivity enirancement strategtes: 9.1.1 Bring uncultivatecl tand under cultivation for introducing location ,p".it-,. Cl.ops and croppirrg patterns and increasing tarmers, income; g.l.2Introciucecropsinsuitablecoastalareas(tnung'maize'watetmelon' sweet potaio, cotton, wheat, gror:nd- nut'.sunflower' caulitlower' cabbagb, carrot, gourd and sweet gourd); and 9.1.3 Take measures for conservatlon of irrigation through repair and recclnstltction of dam/rnonsoott clam, water control itlfrastructttre atld pla,-rtirg oi-r.vater suitable-ibr ittigation througir coordination of government and stakeholder effort: g.1.4 Put special emphasis on- research for developing 50 longei rice seediings suitable for tidal areas; 9'l.5lncreaseproductivityandincomebycultivatingfishin and expanJ cuttivatlon of vegetables and fruits on the ponds and ghers; clT) 01' lTIOre padc11' lields banks of the 9.1.1 9.1.8 9.1 .9 f . i.6 lucrcase criltiVation o1' r'egetables ancl fl'uit trees in hotl-iesteatls (coconut. betcl nr-rt. gllava. caulillo$'ct'. iinll'a. sapirida' n-raltit ctc') throughotit the l.car: Establish market connectivity through the formation of farmer co-operatives for marketing of processed products: undefiake special progral11s b1.'providing incetltil'es fbr the promotion of profitable crops (Aus lMaize}. Recluce crop loss due to storm ancl tidal surge and increasing the income of the tu.*"., through cr-rltivation of ancl acquisition of juice frorn gardener Plants; and Createawarenessandalerl,byprovidingagrometeorologicalinformation through monitoring tidal movement, soil and water sahnlty' 9.1.1 0 2(: 9.2 Haor and Wetland Agriculture Boro rice cultivated in low lying areas in haor often gets drowned due to earlyl sudden floods. Besides, due to lack of proper commtinication sl,stem in theie areas, providing timely agricultural inputs and extension services are hampered in many places. Initiatives will be taken to adopt and irrplemerrt the agricJltural activities of the following special methods for protection of c.opi ir-r these areas: 9.2.1 Reduce the loss of crop by introducing rice seecl procluction in the floating method and increasing the early maturing rice cultivation ancl gradually discouraging the cultivating of'the late maturing crops, 9.2.2 In addition to the development of demanding technology, small programs will be undertaken based on suitable areas; 9.2.3 Str:engthen the modern technology-based training and extensionl fur area-based sustainable agricultural management; 9.2.4 Expedite extension activities to popularize floocl and submergence tolerant crops; 9.2.-5 Construct crop protection dams in ti-re event of sudden f'lood and promote adr-ance disaster forecast throu sh communitv radio: and 9.1.6 Lncrea-se the income of the t-armers br introducing grass and vegetable cultir ation in the tloating svstem. 9.3 Hill Agriculture: Although j}rum cultivation is the age-old practice in the hill areas, moclern agricultural cultivation has been introduced in the area. Nowaclays cultivation of mango, litchi, pineapple, lime and local varieties of Bangla banana and jackfruit are widely being cr.rltivated. The size of an agriculturil blocks in tire hill areas is huge and contmunication system is inaccessible. Houses of people living in the blocks are also scatteled. Because of the ditficulties of provicling extensiort services in hilly areas, due to laborious and time-consurning conditions, the follorving special methods/activities will be tbllowecl: 9.3.1 Strengthen moderir varieties and technology development programs suitable for environment-friendly jhum cultivation; 9.3.2 Facilitate extension services by reducing the size of the block ancl increasing the nurnber of extension workers; 9'3.3 Make extensiot.t services meaningful by including heaclmen and public representatives in the concerned block/ward; 9.3.4 Provide training {br making saplings/grafts in a better way to cultivate fiuits/vegetables and encourage nursery owners fbr increasing knowledge, skills, employment generation and income; 21 9.3.5 9.3.6 9.3.7 9.3.8 9.3.9 9.4 Make ar.angernerrl"f::,.1::..k i,g warer .a vai l abl e lry co,s*.v i r g wr rer.tronr hill springs for irrigationind hoinesread use: Ettcourage irrigation activities thr.ough, t6e trse of or.er rrrodcrn alrdsLrstar.able rec.nologie, ir.ir.f i,iei,:fiurp,irf,ler ir.r.igatio,i ,yr,.*;Se.t r-rp market u""?:.: racirities and estabrish archive to ensure fairpnces of hilly popr-riar fruits and Uiiri .i".; 3:'fin::r?iiL:1:Ff,,:i#x:';'j; crops in trre liirr sropes to prevenr Estabrisrr [ruir uarcrens/[oresrs in trre lariori rand 1.or ienlployment genElation and ir"o-.. "' lallo\'v tand tbr increasing Barind Agriculture: co,d,ct survevs on the. area oi'charrand. f.crtirity of trre rand arrcliderrtiIlcatio, oi'rr"ur *iroti. f". rg.i.,,f ,ural prodirctio,. Provide de'eropment. and extersion sen ices tr,ough the sandbarcroppln q and river bed crop tur ing,r.rt. , Encourage ,,r. ur.*,:l l}T.d,gr"ifirf. of fertilizers as per rherequrrement of existing cropping fi;;i; .rrr. u."ul^!.r,aL,o Encourage fhrrners to curtivate crops suitabre fbr Iess fbrtire ra,cr; ll;f,;l..,HTff#"-J; ff;T:?H;. trre rar rncrs ro currivare orga,ic i;;J'$;t?:,',X'.',*J:illli :11 j;']00"" and rna, ker r i nka ge r b r e, co u rag i n g The agricultural s. bil.r";;;,.#J,,ilrr"m of Barind."*:l,I r.ain depende,t, the soil is r.elarively b;;;;;.;'",;;:.;11i,:'iT :l:jit'u,'uY,lli,y: eo"i,!,'. ,-.aso,,s. rice curtivariorr i iH:: : ru'#, .', fl i,! n:n: l}l;*ftil, fli't,1 : ff;il ;.,i,' 1,, i' il. ?X,,X, ]'i : e 4 1 il',?'lrr":Ji;lil*Tij:, t*::^:\' 919'qr,, bv producing deep rooted, s.4.2 rncrease the soir warer .J::T:t"1'1* crops; o rg an i c lertil i ier ar;i;;i.;il::'"" Xll= J,i 1, *ij]llt{. bv app i vi n -e r i nr e. e 4 3 5r,::':';;::,;:ij:,1'i,H:.U*,:* " J,;^;; ;;;;,, ,n. ',ini-po,,ci or9'4'4 Encourage curti,ation of thomeress creepers uitrr maize as a mixedcrop f or inrproving soil lerrilitl.and *.eed-control; and9'4'5 co,sicrering the probrem of water crisis. estabrishment of cieep tube il:i:il'f,91,9J#ffi i,,Jl,#xt":*i::;,:':xlii;",,onoinu;';;; 9.5 Charlands Agriculture: 9.5.1 9.5.2 9.5.3 9.5.4 9.5.5 9.5.6 o 9.6 9.6.1 9.(r. 1 .1 9.6.1 .2 9.6.1 .3 9.6.1.4 9.6.2 9.6.2.1 9.6":.1 9.6.2.3 9.7 9.7 .t 9.7.2 9.8 9.8.1 9.8.2 9.8.3 9.8.4 Natural Disasters and Agricultural Rehabilitation: Floods: Encourage fanners to follou, cultir.ation of short dr-rration and late variety crops and follow suitable. cultivate and expand the expedition ar-rd fbllorv suitably post-han'esr technolog-v to face the possible loss due to sudden /earl1'and late tlood: Take measures to ensure emergency extension services and timely care for the satisfactory production ofthe planted crops; Take measures for cultivation of mixed and relay crops and put emphasis tbr cultivation of Rabi crops; and Reduce crop damage and ensllre sustainable ploduction system by predicting occurrence of tloods and subsequent production support. Extreme Temperature: Strengthen the cultivation of cold-tolerant Boro rice varieties by using suitable seedlings rvith Kushi and Kaich-Thore; Strenothen the der-elopment and dissemination of liigh temperature intensir e u-heat and \us paddi r-arieties: and Undertake measures tbr der,elopment ol suitable productiorr technology suitable for extreme hot and cold conditions. Cyclones and Tidal Wave: Initiate steps to reduce crop loss by changing planting time ancl expansion of useful technology; and Provide loans, training and incentives to farmers to recover fiom disaster related shocks. Drought: Encourage the practice of rain water harvest and provide supplementary irrigation by digging ponds, streams and canals; Take steps for the expansion of technology to combat drought by providing training; lncrease the income of the farmers by expanding the cr-rltivation of high value crops; and Encourage f-armers to identily and produce drought tolerant valieties. 29 9.9 Thunderstorms: 9.9.1 Strengthen plantation of thunderbolt trees, along with palm, l-righ rise trees fbr saving human lives and crops; 9.9.2 Take initiatives for nritigation of risk through advancement of agriculture and afforestation in thunder-prone areas. 9.10 Waterlogging and Salinity: 9.10.1 Encourage farmers in the management of sr"ritable cultivation with production and identitlcation of varieties with toierance against waterlogging and saiinity ; 9.10.2 Encourage farmers to cultivate poultry/fish with crops for increasing the total income of the family; and 9.10.3 Increase the capacities of farmers by providing training related to water-based adaptive tecl"inolo gy. 10. Specialized Agriculture Vegetable and fruit production is being practiced in spaces without soil due to shortage of agricultural land. natural disasters. livelihood demand. hobbies and nutritional needs. The floatin-u agriculture in the southern part of the countrl' has already been recognized intemationally' b1'the United Nations (Globally hnportant Agricr"rltural Herita-qe S1.'stem) uhich can be marketed as an organic product through branding. In this regard, the fbllowing steps wili be taken to ensure sustainable production technology, including suitable varieties: 10.1 Rooftop Agriculture: 10.1.1 Provide necessary training/encolrragement and increase awareness about rooftop agriculture; 10.1.2 Strengthen rooftop farrning technolo qies and strengthen extension pro-qrams by involvin-g go\-ernment and private sectors: and 10.1.3 Include rooftop agriculture in the mainstream agriculture and provide as sistance for its commerciahzation. 10.2 Hydroponic and Aero-phonic Agriculture: 10.2.1 Undertake special initiatives for the development and dissemination of nutritional value zurd productivity enhancement through l-{ydroponic culture technology for cultivation of fiuits and vegetables; 30 10.2.2 Provide product support. training and incentives to increase the interest and efflciency of Hydroponic a ericultural production; and 10.2.3 Encourage the sustainable expansion of the aerophonic agricuitural technologies tlrrough examination of its technical fbasibility. 10.3 Cultivation of Mushroom and Other High Value Crops: 10.3.1 Encourage tl-re selection of beneficial and potential species of mushrooms and other high value species and select their advanced lines; 10.3.2 Undertake necessary developrnent programs tbr ir-rnovation and expansion of sustainable technologies fbr cultivation of mushroorn. asparagus, minimaize and other high value crops; 10.3.3 Undertake initiatives to create entrepreneurs, especially womer-r entrepreneurs in producir-rg and supplying mushroom spawn; and 10.3.4 Encourage private sector by providing training and production support fbr commercial production of mushroom. 10.-l Controlled Agriculture: 111.-t.i Identit-r crolr and area based protectir.e agricultural activities, encoura.sins and strengthen protecti\-e agriculturai development according to local and international demand and inclease institutional competence: 10.4.2 Take effective steps to encourage production and impoft of essential greenhouse, glass house and growing chamber etc. fbl regulated agricultural development and take measures fbr rebate of taxes anci prevention of pollution. 10.4.3 Encourage the production of seedlings and crops in the freld of agricultural management fbr reducing risk and provide necessary support fbr the production and irnport of the raw matedals. 10.5 Conservation Agriculture: 10.5.1 Strengthen the efficiency and eflbctiveness of conservation agriculture (cost, energy and labor saving) and strengthen the efficiency of use of the necessary equipment and increase the eflciency and competence ol the related institutioins; 10.5.2 Enhance development activities by identitying profitable cr"ops and a uricultural activities ; and 10.5.3 Take special effbrts to increase the training/awareness in the development and extension of sustainable prctective aEicultr-rral development. 3l 10.6 10 6.1 10.6.2 i 0.6.3 10.6.4 10.7 1 0.7.1 10.7.2 10 7.3 N[:rrine Agriculture: Irlentif-r'1he tloating Planktor-r orgatristrs tbr thc Llse as firocl of'llte iivestotk ar-ici aclr-ratic anirn:rls ancl also Ltsc irt llhartliacetttical induistrics: ltttcl to utrclertalte rescat'ch actir itic's lirr its sal'e :rtlcl rcgLrIatcd proclLtctiou attcl use: Sclect the areas tbr thc cr-rltivatioll oi' sea ricecl cievcloll its varieties. thc 1-lost hnt'r,estit-tg techl-tit1r-1.'-s arltl ltlltlet'tiike prograttr increase its production; Enhance capacity of concerned organizations to strengthen research on sea weed cr"rltivation; Strengtl-ien tl-re local and export market connectivity and promote tire cultivition of sea weed by providing incentives to privateiildiviclual entrepreneurs. Floating Agriculture: Verify the tbasibiiity of tloating tarm based crops and to modernize the production syitem and to under-take branding initiatives tbr marketing as a heritage Product; Undertake short. mediurn and long-term programs involving motivated parlicipants to erpand re-qion-based needs and appropliate adaptive technologies: and Take initiatives to integrate iloating agriculture sith the nrainstreatl agricultural activities ai a coordinated means of risk managenrent in agricultule. Sorian Farming Method: Take steps to inclease the production of vegetables, rice and tish in Sorjan method in the waterlogged and tide prone areas; Strengtl-ren the process of evaluation of the existing Sorjan rnethod nd take steps to.increase productivity: Take initiatives to pror,ide tlaining on the importance- technique and production tecl-rnologl' to private and indir idual entlepleneurs' Precision Agriculture: Take measures to create manpower for developing innovative machineries, and provide tax retate for impotted machineries and inputs suitable foripecitic areas'uvith soil fertility and soil moistures. and Take initiatives to select crops and develop production technoiogies fbr precision agriculture'. of to 10.8 I 0.8.1 10.8.2 10.8.3 10.9 10.9.1 10.c).2 )L 1l' production of safe Food and Agricurturar produces: It is possibie to ensure satb fbocr production by folrowing proper fblrow up ofGood Agricurturar. practices tcipl. In order. ,o "nrrr" public r.rearth, trrefollowing steps will be taken tof.oAr.. safe food: 11.1 CapacityDevelopment: i 1 ' l ' 1 Formation of standard izationand GAP Authority for the introductionof good agricultural systems; 11.1.2 Ensure safe..levels of pesticide use in the crops and to take actionagai,st foodborn e diseases in orcler," f ..r."i tacterial infection; ar-rd 1 f i '3 TaJ<e affempts to create awareness, marketing, motivation and creationof etficient manpower fbr increasir'g u."ur.;;Ir, ,ua and nutritious fbodpr.oduction. ll.2 Development, Alvareness and Training: 11.2.1 Take initiatives ro estabiish GAp branding and GAp regions fordiflerent crops: 11.2.2 strengthen. n'ronitoring of adurterated and poor pesticide sares, useand control 11'2-3 Develop simpre and cost effective ,rethods for measuring tr reresidues of chernicals and pesticides ,ppd'#uits and vegetables; 11'2'4 Underlake initiatives to introduce/implement good practices ancjcer1ifi cation programs ; l1'2'5 Initiate efforts to increase the awareness about insecticicles. crops/vegetabl es/nutrients ; 11'2.6 Ensure safe food production through new pest management and safepesticide development and training"of pr.rrirr, 11.2.7 Take initiative for trre coilection, post-ha.est management, irandring,preservario, j1d processing or health-r.tut.a--ug.[urtural ;;;;;;1,according to Safe Food Act 1013; ancl 11.2.8 Discourage production and marketing of crops having possibility of-health risk. Erlbctive and erncien,',,1;f$ll!1i1}:* Hi".ffiHucts avalabie ro consumers at ,19':r rate and p13vs. u,, impitunt ,oi. in overal .""ro-i" deveropment. The 1T111*." of agriculrurar marketing * i*r"rr.. ;';."asing production,ensunn-q product quality, and ensurin! fair prices. rrr. roilo*ing steps will betaken to ensure tair price of products tE prodr"".r, uffo.dabie price to consumersand make agriculture a profitable u.rtu...' q'vruqur JJ t2.t t2.t.t 12.1 .1 1 12.1.1 .2 i 2.1 .1 .i I 2 1.1..+ 12.1.1.5 12.1.1.6 12.2.3 12.t.1 .7 12.1.2 12 r.2 1 12 .1.2.2 12.1.2.3 r11 .) I l .1.-.+ t2.2 I2.2 1 12.2.2 Development of Agricultural Marketin g Infrastructu re : Agricultural Industry and Export: Create a sustainable supply chain through developrnent of market infrastructures; Encourage both pubiic and private sector for promotion of agricultural products and markets: Add value to agricultural product and highlight the importance of value chain for the purpose of proper market management; Errcourage establishr-nent of modern facilities, including packaging and other facilities at the public and private level, to increase safety, keeping quality and freshness of agricultural products; Encourage the initiative of digitization of marketing of agricultural products; Encourage Public-Private Parlnership (PPP) investment for export and set up laboratory and testing center with the necessary facilities for quality testing and standardization of aglicultural products; and Take measures to reduce post harvest iosses by using modern technology in transporl and marketing system. Market Information Collection and Broadcasting Sen'ices: Collect and disseminate market related intbrmation at u'holesale and retail levels to producers, businessmen, entrepreneurs and consumerc; Encourage expansion of delivery of services to farmers and entrepreneurs for value added agricultural produce; Increase broadcasting services to popularize packaging/grading/ labeling activities; and Initiate the prcicess of possible announcement of price based on the demand and supply of agricultural products. Agricultural Product Processing and Expansion of Industries: Encourage the establishment olprimary agriculture based industries; Take measures to increase the income of the farmers by encouraging establishment of small industries by using by-products Such as straw / husk, hay,.iute leaf, jute stick, etc.; and Provide tecfinological and technical support to business and entrepreneurs for processing agricultural produce. 12.3 12.3.1 12.3.2 11t 1I .-r.-) Commercial Agriculture: Provide speciai extensio, services and assistance to the contractual manufacturing system for the sake of commerciai agriculture: undertake initiatives for the promotiorr of commercial agriculture tlrrough the creation of profitable agricultural produce and creation of producer consumer communications; and Encourage the farmers by providing incentives to attract comrnerciai agriculture. 12.-l Ilrorluction of lirport:rblc Goods: 12.4.1 [inc]ertake ilccessar'\/ initiarti'es 1or 1he pr.ocluctiou ancl cx purtable agrictrltural contrlotj ities: ancl 12'4'2 Encourage production of exportable goods through good agricultural practices, organic farming and grading. 12.5 Market Development: 12'5'1 Explore the potentials new rnarkets in Bangladeshi populatecl areas overseas and increase diversity of exportabre products; 12'5'2 Take initiative to expand domestic and international markets of' environment friendly agriculture/organic farming based products; 12'5'3 Increase demand tbr products in the intemational market by strengthening the coordination between govemment/non-goveffrnent organizations; 12'5'4 Assist in the development/use of e-infiastructure in the exporl market developrnent. comrnurication and distribution; l2'5 '5 Encoura,ge pubiic and private partnerships and coordination for- etlbctive market ntanagernent: l2'5'6 Provide tcchnical"support for the initiation of agricultural and commercial actirrities to individual entrepreneurs and producers; 12'5'7 lnitiate the activities of increasing trade opportunities in the national and internationar markets by providing ir-rcentives; 12.5'8 Adopt grain warehouse loan progr.alu to ensure fair prices of agricultural comrnodities ; and 12'5'9 Provide support for the establishment of- local/export market connectivity of handicrafts by using agricurturar prod,ce. nrerrhetiug o1' 3-5 13. Women EmPorverment Farticioation o[ women in clirect and indirect ways in the aEicu.ltutal. sector is iuiiver.iapv recoglized. T[e mairr obiective o[-r.romeu's patltctpalton ln,aFlnculturefs i"';;'[.^ri"i1"rii"jd rt ,iled hrurian res'ources. The lbllor,riirg activities wrll be taken tor iii.;^.i.;;idiii.i,i ot'*li,i.ii( *"otr.rri"t"in ilre agrictrltfile sector to prevent heav-v influx ol'p6oplc to urbatt atels: 13.1 Provide technical slrppofi to women or"r priority basis thror-rgh trair-ring on lamily nutrition iecurity. crop.pLoduciiotr. post harvest actlvllres. aglicultural busirress and iridustrial activities: 13.2 Encourage women's contribution in the- field of agriculture, ":P:tilJyrb;;il?-t;;";;t.; oL"g.tubles, drvinq anii sl.orage: e1c' and encorlr:rglng the use ol'r.lotnett's labor in exchattrle o1 cash wauel 13.3 Ariopt separate extension.plogranls. for rvomen f-arnlers. in crop pioai,.tioi u.i,r,iti.r in the lilht "or'aglicultural extertsion policies: 13.4 Bnsure parlicipation of women in planning, decision makir-ig, strpervision in activities related to attainment of tbod security; Assure and evaluate the labor, role. contribution, and recogllition of *o*"n in the context of social dignity and security; i 3.5 I l 36 13.6 Initiate measures to eliminate.wages inequality of women workers in agriculture and to ensure gender equality; 13.7 Take initiative to further strengthen women's position in economic activities by p;;;i,ii,rg ;"C",?agetnent. in tle establishment of agricultural product-based cottage lndustnes: and 13.8 Encourage women in agricultural education, research. extension and tratntng. 14. Youth in Agriculture Future agriculture will be managed by an educated, conscious, knowledgeable, i.lrr,l.ii.?rii-"ii.*.ii"^vo"tt, Yo"rths need to become pafiners inall developngll #ii;;ii;;;;i;irTit-t"',rie yJ;r[ iuiri',g clubs. and eniouraging tltent .to establish smalI and'nrediupr a]riiC:ultural enterprises. The followlllg actlvltles wlll De u.deflaken in ugro-6!;il';;;"*ii 'u.tiuities becattse of their plospect ol' involvernent in a{ricultural growtlr: 14.1 Encourage the active participation of'the vouth in agriculture tirrougl.t the establishment of 'Youth Farmer Club': 14.2 Create opportr.rnitig: lbr self-erttl',l,,rrlr-':it t)l the ',outh,bl q.9T:li:.g high i-iefding and high ralue g11rpS i,tri :etting up small and meoltllll ag-ri cult ural Industries : 14.3 Encourage l,ouths to be inr-olyed. in agricultural work thror:gh encouragement to tn\-est in agriculturE. providing easy loatt assistanc-e and incentives: 14.4 Develop youths as successful agricultural etttreprenettr by irtcreasittg their training, awareness and etllctellcy: 14.5 Take initiatives to attract educated youth.to stay iri agricultr'tre by reducing physical labor through agrtcultural tnecllalllzallon: I I l I i 1+.b C'r.iltc scll-etttplor llrellt olllrortLrnities lirr rire ] r)Lrth trv rrpplr ing r.alrrc :i.l.irtir,n tcchr-ric1ues ,,r-nethocls irr plotiLrcti,rr olcrops, i,.,.i ' ll - Irke initiatives to iuvoll.e the l,orrth in agricLrltur.c- rellt.ri tctir.ilie:, sr-tcit as stablishitlg a,qric.Liltttritl inputs malketing. processinr in.[Listr.ies. ils]r tar-urirr g. aud ani rnal husbanrlil,. 15. Investtncnt in Agriculture .\91-ictrlturc ri'ill be'tutted iuto a clr.'niirnic sector through ucccssar-),i'r.esturc.nl i, inft'astructtrrc clcvelolliltL'tl1. tr-scarcii enci deveiopnrcut-. extclsipp" acl.lttiitit autl inrplenlcntation ol cleveloprlc-nt plo.jects, pr,',i.iri,,,-, ol' rnociem a,irictrltiir..il trlachilten'- sliillccl lriurp()\\icl'. de'r'cjloprnent a,ssistancr:. aslic:ullLrral rc6ibilit:rti., ctc. Itt aclclition to cxtcrttlr-d brrclget allocation in tl-rc lcscirrch sr'ctgr. a.qricLrltLrr,i rest-'lll'ch etlcl(llr'l'ttt-ttt fintcl.has trccn,set rrp to encotrrage particil-ration pi'lirrblic a,ii privltte t'escltrch irtstitutions :rncl r-urivc'r'sitics in* iqriculiurai rescar.cli unil tlcvclOpi':lctlt. I he lirlloriilig initiativcs rvill be talten firr clirecl invcstnrent irr i.itiil'llltr ilcVeltlpittcttt. 1"itx'ertv alleliation ancl intpror,.erlelt ot-lile irt rur..l arclls: 15.1 ltesearch Infrastructurc alrcl f{uman Rcsources Dcvcloplncnt: 15.1 .1 Allocatc at'letirtiite firnc'ls ibr the clevelopnrent ol' technolcluv thxrush researclt. bv ittcre:rsing institutional ciipacitr uitli uroclerri'fircilitie-'s. kn0u,leclgc arrd sl< il ls: 1-5.1.1 AIIocate tttore lttnrls lor in'rqation. drninage. nrarl<cting ancl urarl,cl in1l'astrr-rctLrres ancl Iirnn nrcciianizalion. 1-i.1 .i Crealc sl<illed iritrnan resoLrlce s especialiv throLrsh iuvcstrnent in high ancl speciaIizecl eclucation; l-5.1.4 Allocate liltcls fbr training at both national ancl internatiopal lcycls lirr the acclLrisiti., ol-skills in thc flelcl oi'agriculturc: l-i.l .-i Llnhilncc ittve stt-ttct-tt in thc cicr eiopnrcnt ot stress tolcrant .rntl tlt-ttt'itiiitl-r'icil i trrictics technoloSir's. tltrtrirrlit li ctrr.rrplci.r.-psiyc lrr.ruc ol r.-s..lrrclt i.n l.irrltilinitltr,,r : undertake initiatives for setting up and developing agro climatic and weather fbrecasting centers : Take initiatives to develop the educated unemployed as entrepreneurs through training and loan assistance; Increase tire allocation of funds fbr the establishment of upazila based agricultural technology exhibition farm/horticulture centers; Take initiative to improve the capacity of government organizations including seed certification agencies to meet the gr*rir.,g seecl demand; and 1-'.1.li) Pri:tlrote Private inveslmenI in t]re production of agricr-rltural procir-rce, .iei eloiritlg colci storage ancl lbod processing infilstlrctirre ancl en han c e cxp()rt of f'l ou.ers/li.ui ts/r.,egetab I es. 15. i.6 15.t.7 15.1 .8 15.1.9 )/ 13.2 Agri-inrlustrvandErtplol'mcntGener:rtion: 15.2.1 Provicle assistatrce fbr hLrlk pnrchase ot' secds rrsl'ochcttlical' estabtish#;i";iEri.urtr,.,r" i,iari=tii.t. ond pur'cltasi' ol' cottlittg vatls; 15.2.2 Provicle incentives lbr larm tl1cchafiiz-atiott. prolilabl: :l:ll^:.:iltiVrttiotr' bec kccpitrg. 1t|cltarirtg ttrsattic lLrtilizcr {.llltl \'crllllc()llll)()st: Al.lcl 15.2. j 'l'ake initiarive 1br estiiblisht.ncnJ g1' agrictrltural loLrristn Jbl attractilrg clirnestic a,cl fbreig. t.urist atrr-i thereb' lllcrcrlslllg lllcolre' 15.3 Incentives, Agricultural Ileh:rbilitation :rntl N'Iarket l)eveloprnent: 15.3.1 lncrease the prodr-tctivity of crops. itnprove post harvest technology' sustainablc. narr,rral ,.rnur.J-,i.,",.,"g.nl.uf .trcl ]?t9:,lq: finar.rcial issistanc,e or l.an fbr de'el.putellt for t5e atr.ve actlvltles: 1-5.i.2 LJlclertlke spccial cftbrts. to provicle loaus. prgclttctiou trttcl pricc sitpport to rlib urarr:ittltl alltl lloor liinne rsl 15.3.3 l-ake rlteasures to allocate. utoueV llr pKrclttctiot-t sLlpport eitlcl "!,:i.rfti i"i i*i*iriiitotion to tlte pooi Lltrtl llilrginal t'armers: 15.3.4 "fal<c initiatives to establish markct links to ellsltre lair prices o1' agricttltural Prodr"rcts; 15.3.-5 Strengtiren agricultur'1l,,11f"1!ilitation pro-urarrs for larmers' c t'rt-trpetlsati orl ln natural cli sasters ; 15.3.(r Irncouragc private investtlreut fbr inct'eas.ing agricr-rltr'rral ;;;[;ii,r-]"'nj 'i.,.,p,o. "il sLrppI,, of agricLrltr,rraI i'rpnts: t5.1.7 Llttcicllakc initiarives to lllolllote titc pt'tr..lttctit)ll lilrd s1p1)11 ol'healthr' sa1.e procrucil'llli i.\"tiol .*iio',.. r',!i i.''.i,ip,,,.^t ol'bxport ttta'kct: 15.3.8 ltncgurage pt'ivate inr,'estt1retrt in overseas agricultut'al trade' keeping the natio"nai irlterest irl nrind; and i5.3.9 Take irritiatives fbr ir-rtegrated planning ai nalional' resional and district levels. as u,ell ns investntent ru p1'lol'ltlzecl sectori fbr agricr-rltu['al c'levelopnrent. I 6. Agricultural CooPeratives Cooperartives play' au itnpottant role in.etnplor rnent gelr'ration' po\ e11\ "lltt-1":1:t]' ancl 'socio-ecgnonlic cleveloprnent. There ale sCOpeS to itltrocl-Lce ct'roperattve activities in tl,e..op, *L)-...,o, o. uell as irl tlsh- daiLl' housit]g' nltcrot-lnance a,cl service sector, c:o of.rr,i. e societies in the r.lln.ie oi c'otrttt-tot-t Itrterest Grottp' water lvlanageurent Gl'ollll etc. are it-irtrirec irl rariot-ts incotlre oriented activities in tle cour1t^,. Sttcir..-p.ratit.s riill be able to bring prosperitl to the agr:ic.ultr'fal Sector \vith trliling u,-,cl cleclit sgppgt't. Tire 1ol1ouing steps r'r'ill be taken tcr protnote cooperatives in agricLtlture: 16.1 Epcourage lbrntaticll ol selt'-ntotiyated co-operative or grollp basecl agri.r,lt.iroi'.fr.durction bf in'olving,rarginal f'arnlers' s,ral1 proclucers andentreprcnetlrS. keeping tireir ownership of tlre land; proclucticlr. 3u 162 Provicle extension service s tirl cotlpe rilti\ c prodr,rction. usc ol agricultr-rral mac.hincry'. especialll a-L:ricr.rlturai ec]uipnrent. loans ancl deve I opnrent assistance: Prioritize coopcrative initiati'"es in the procluction of prolitable crop. I n'l r-lilt i ()lt and lir rrrr nrcc liarr i zati on : I 6.'i ltncttltrase atrd prolnote coope rativc rnarketing to eusllre litir priccs o f' ergricr:ltr:ral conrntoclities ; 16.5 Provide irtcctrlir,es to partie ipate in pro.iect rnanagement, mainteurlnce ilctivities. ctl-cctivc tvalcl nranaucnrent, inciinre icneratiou. extension scrr iccs. ctrllcctiorr olrnaterials l[rcl obtaininu ltlani: 16.6 Take initiative to increasc the particiDatior.l ol w'omen ir-r thc produlctiort. prr'ser'\'ation irnrl rndrkcting of'agricultLrral protlLrce thr.trrrgh e o()pL,l.itti\ cs: 16.7 'l'ake irtitiutir e's to pull tirc lallorv ancl uncultivatecl ltrncls ol' thc Irhsentee laud ()\\ ncl's rrnclc.r cor'rlter.irtiVc e trlliVatioii svstenr iirrd alrilllge lor c{istribLttion o1'caruinu,i ll'oui 1hc crops to lanci owuers. agric'ttltural laborers aurl coopcratfr,e socictics thrriugh a rationalizccl cl i stri bution ilrrangelnent. I 7. Infornration and Communication Technologv \Vith the ttse of in{brnratiort and communiciition technology' tbr rapid expansicrrr ol'thc ttew tcchnologics on a larger scalc" agriculture s.'ctor r,i.ili be eririchcci. Ileing open, cf'tective atrcl tirle-saving tbr all. crtension sen,iccs can be easilv reached'u,ith irinot'ntire technoiogic! in barcku'ard aucl relrlotc areas. lri tltl lr"rttrre. tlie fbllou,ing stcirs i,i'ill be taken to Lrtilize tire existin-u ancl modern service's 1or developrnent ol Smart Farmers and Digital Agricr-rltLrre. 17.1 T'ake iitteurpts to establish neccssar)' agricLrltural ir"rfonration sen,ices ancl conttnitnitv radio facilitics in- thE risl< arers to inclease crop II1)(lucti()n: 17.2 L.Jse Bangabauclhu Satellite-1. GIS and Rentote Sensing TechniclLrcs 1or coIlectinu crop aud envilonnrent relatecl inlbnlation: 17.3 F.ncottrage.broaclcast of agricr-rltulal plograrrs on a claili, basis in tlre'fV channel: 17.1 r\dopt. quziliti . ltglicultr-rral sen'iccs b1, e ncouraging contact rvith a-gricultural cal I ccutcrs ; 11.5 Translorur the [Jnion Digital Center (t]DC') into Agricr-rltr-rre lnfbrntatiott ancl Communication Center and improve on li,re basecl e-fhrllitrg services to fzrcilitiite agricr:ltural ancl agri-basecl services; {' -l'ake steps to protrote the activities of crop varieties. production tcrcllllolog)'. ltutrition securitl'. adverse lveather. tlisease llilltilgelltcnt. .ioll llreservatior-t and processi nu. i- - :-ttctritt'aqe the larnrers to strengthen and r,rse digital service activities :-i.h .1s inlentet. online. olfline. rnobile apps. web portal. tacebook ir.tSJS eic.: I6.3 i9 17.[i 'l-1kc ntcasules tbr the 1tr-rblication ol'agricultr.rre basctl clai]r"'n'ccliir tttagazi t'tcs ( incl r-rclirlg onl i tle eclitions) : ll"L) Unclertali.e iniliatives to create database of ali fat'tttcrs ant'l llroYicie digital ID carclr and 17.10 Pt'ovicle intorilriitioll tecl-rtlologl'services tcl itnprove thc tlratrpouer apcl irrstitltiolal sliiIls ot'alI related agricr,rltr-rral itrstitLttiotrs. Itl. Labour in Agricultural Sector l'here has bcen i.r rising trcncl in the ltse ol capital-irltetrsiVc tcchnologv inclr,rclutg aglicLrltural mlchanization. As 1 resitlt. tl-re rtsc of' labtlr lorcc irl LgricLrltLr-ie Is gracl,:il11. clecliniug ,rc1 is bcing tratrsfet'rccl to inclttstrv antl sen'icc seclol's. lt is ier'f irliportarlt to takc pi'oper steps tbr givirlg 1''-cttci' rccogititi.i-r ancl statr,Ls to tire cxistirlg llibor lorcc irl tl-re intet-est ol'retaitiirlg tilc lul-rour litrcc ilt agrictlltr-rrc. For ef'ficiellt Llsc o1' agricr-tltural techuologi'" it is llcccssitr' tc-, clc'e'i,tp linoulecigc ar-rcl sliills b,'pror,'icling ti'rel1'trai,i,g lo tlic u,,orkcrs o1'tliis sector. 'l-he Ibllouirtg steps ivill be takc:tr to tliike pcople intercstefl i1 ntahilg investtrletlt i1 agricr.rlttlral labottt' lbrce' I tt.t Enthusi:tsm: 18' 1 1 fSlie l')ec,] ssllr)' I'IlcilsLlrcs tt'r gir t- rt'ctrgnitit'lu ancl stallis to agricultttral labotlr: 18.1.2 L,iurlertake activities to create }'ertr rounr,l jobs tbr agrici-ritural u'orkers by.incrcasingcroltpingintensilr'arltldivcrsillcation: .10 18.1.3 Encourage agricultural clubs and take services workers for the establishment of area based on grollp basis; 1g.1..{ Lf.clertalie r.peaslrres ltrr eriucationzrl tottr ol lirnrcrs iit local/re giorlal /i,terttati.ual levels encourage them to accltlit'e lt-toLc: kl]or'vlecige :ulrl expcrictict: irr the hclcl o1'agricr-rltttre ' 18.2 Worl<trrs'\\'clfarc: 18.2.1 llcclr-rce risk in agricultural uork (eg. to appll pesticicies iiucl to rrtn heavv. sharp and propclling agricultrtral rllachinerl ): 18.2.2 L,r.rcourage people to take aclecluate preciuttiotts irl llcrfinllirlg risltl agriculturitl activiti es; i8.2.i 'l-ake initiatives to incluc'le agricultlir:r1 $ot'kers'rrelliu'e in lhc clevel opmetlt pril grat-l-t s ; ancl 18.2.,t Take initiatives tbr tbrmation of c1ubs. formrrlatiotr ol' rr-tles fbr r.u'riug the clr-rbs. creation o1'r.rcllire lirntls. and clistributiotl o1'creclit tcl thc poor atrd less privileged l'armers' 19. Coordination irnd Cooperation fo face tl-re multi-dimensional cirallenges of agriculturai development. one of tl.re urain goals gf the preseut govemmEnt is tb achieve sustaiiabte "giiiutirrirtderelopntetrt bf integratiru c'I=lbrts ol'goverrment, non-goveil]rnent, inr-oLietio,iit bodtes,and privalc individuals. [t is possible to limit tlie eniergencl disastcr-s 11r tolerahle levels ,Lr1' eusurit.t$ gQ.qquaie tecl"Lnical, and flnanciai support thror-rglr dts ?stet' preparedness and rehabilitation activities" L-r this case. the t6[lorvinrr ste'Ds will he tal<en in collaboration with nationrl. intemational arrcl clonor agenciesl 19.1 Strategic Stages: i9'1.1 Take steps. to implernent agdcultural prodr-rction and rehabilitation progranl jointly by all goveffurent and non-govenullerlt orgairizations, including the ministries ancl agencies controlling supply of agricultural inputs: 19.1 .2 $4opt.a comprehensive plan for the development of drainage and irrigation to improve the use of water resources and recluce water logging to increase agricultural production, I 9.1.3 In case of disaster, take initiative to control agricuitural sitr-ration throug}r the fbnrration of national committee if neccssary. 19.2 Implementation Stage: 19.2.1 Make collective eflbrts by all government organizations invol"necl in agricultural research, extension, marketing and-agriculti:ral protluctieir managelnent, including maintenance ol sustainalrlc agricLlltural production: 19.2.2 Establish eflbctive and intensive colrlnunication alrollg the NARS instittitiotts, the Depaftment of Agricultural Extension andihe interested private/donor agencies fbr identification of ground level problems and their solutions; and 19.2.3 AIi 8lovemr-nent organizations would work together to provide market based services to ensure fair prices of'agricultural cormnbdities. 19.3 Public and Private Cooperation: 19.3.1 Encourage that the government organizations to conduct research. extensiot"t,.sLrpply.of eqr-ripment, marketing, and proclr-ict c1r-rality strengthening activities jointly with interested private iect6r' organizations; and 19.3.2 Accelerate.the expansion o1' the variety technology by organizin,rr training and exchange of opinion. 19.4 Regional and International Cooperation: 19-1.1 Encourage the work of NARS organizations intensively-with the works of the Internatior-ral Agricultural Research Centers; 19.4.: Coordinate implementation and monitoring of research surpportecl by international agencies by the BARC; 41 19 r 9.4.3 I}rhance goverllixent initiatives to increase regionai co-operation in the activities ol innovation ancl technology; Strengther-r the participatiotr o1'dornestic institutions in international research and emphasize the inclusion ol' local priority issues in intemational collaborative research; Take initiatives in the lleld of innovation clisseminatii.rr.r of technologies and sharing of experience at international/regional levels; and Encourage initiatives taken by developed/developing coLrntries ancl international/regionaI organizations forlhe developrnJnt of species of plant resources and exchange of modern knowledge and skilfs. Partnerships: Encourage establishment of strategic partnership with l{urnan Resource Development organizations of cleveloped ancl cleveloping countries in tl"re fleld of knor,vledge zind technology for enrici"rir-rg thE knowiedge o1 agriculture; 19.5 i9.5. 1 t9.4.5 1q.-5.2 Establish stroltg cotrncctior-r tl-rroLrgh cxchiuigc ol'icieas rvitli pntiolal and iritcntatictnal oi ganizatior-rs. 20. Misccllirneous [ssucs A1l tirc peopie itn olvcci irr proclr-rctive agricLiltural cier,cl6prnent neecl to be el'lcollrage(l atttl rcli-at'tlecl in various \\:avs. ,\tlentioi-r ulso nc-ecls to []e ui'en t. sclf'-crn1llorlrlcltt qctlcratirin:urci otircr elemer-its olprofitable ljir-uri1q. Reclusc of tl'ic irlrpofiailcc cl1'local linoulecige anc1 markei value of natur.al lesourccs and their ecorlot-:ric itttportance. it is inrporlant to pllt enrphasis on the procluctiop ancl tlarketitl-{ ol crops to ittcrease income. It is also impoltimt to clevelop inn6vative skills- the ir-rstittrtional arrangement lbr enccluragin-q tire people in tiis regarcl. In the orrerall ct'rtlsicletation. iu orcier to keep a cll,nanric a-sricullllral systerl in place. the lblloq,in-s stcps n'ill be lakcn: 20.1 Prcscrvrtion of lntcllcctual propertv: 20.1.1 f'ooperate ancl encouragc thc establishment of inteilcctual prcipertv at tlie tlatiot-i:il artcl interirational icvel in the flelci t',f tecl-urologv anri hnou,,leclgc innot ation: and 20.1 .l [Jnc'lert:rke pro-granr to protect intellectual l]ropertv right b1, provicling incentives ar-rd ro,valties fbr invented technoIo-u1,. 20.2 Geographicnl lndications (GI): 20'2.1 Take special actjons to iclentif-v the geographical inclicator crops. thei r sel ecti otr attcl re gi stration or lll'e sentation o f' prcicessecl procl Lrcis ; I 42 2A'2'2 Take actiou to increase awareness abt'int CI crops and provicle training on tl-reir sr rstainable production; anci 2a'2'3 Encoltrage all concerneci for the increase in prodr-rction n-rarketing and take initiative tbr developi,g exporl rnarket of the Gtr crops. 20.3 l{on-:rgricultural Activities: 2A3l Undertake prograrns aiming at creatir,g ernployment opportr:nities b1, r-ising agricuitural proclucts and b1,-proaucts: 20'3'2 -i'ake Ilieasures to bring the rural popr.rlation uncler-reguiar training to create eurployment in non agricr-rltr rral seclor: ancl 20'3'3 Eucourage furtlter development initiatives by the clevelopment parlner organizations to engage rural communilies in the non-agric1rltrral sector. 21. Fref'erence lbr Bangla L:rnguage With the starling ol'inrPlenicntation t,1'the ".lariyoo Krisi Niti 20ig,. in Ba6gla the gcivernnlent can pLrblish a relizrble translatiorr o{'Englisir version by officiat Gazette notiflcation. In case of ar-ry confusion/incompatibility in tl.re texts i1 Bangla and English, the text cil'the Bangla version williemail acceptable. 22. Conclusion The recent agricr-rltural cievelopment in Bangladesir is a unique example in t5e globai context. After eurergence as a lbocl self--sufl-icient countly fi-orn a fbod deflcit one, activities are bein q directed to meet the neecls of nutrition along with adeqr'rate food intake. Due to technology dependent falrning. procl-rctiviry of rice, r,egetables. fiuits, potato, .jute etc. have increasecl. on the other. hand, acceleration in tl"re gron'1ir of tbod production for the growing population {ionr cieclining availability oi land. it has become necessary to formulaie agricuitr-1-e development plan in a new dimension. Especially, wlth the en.rerging increase in peoples' ittcotne, tl-re increase in cliversity of fbod demand. value adclitio, to lboci prodr-rcts. ancl overcorniug the adverse eflccts of- clirnate cSanire have added nerv dir-nensions to the agricLrltLrral planning. As a result of taking appropriate lneasllres follow'ing the 'National Agricultural Policy 2A13'. the dream of the Father of the Nation of-builcling a hunger free nation has been tulfrtled. Due to the steady growth of the agricultr-iral sector i1 the overall economy, it has been possible to achieve more than 7 percent gro\\ith in national income. The'National Agriculture policy 2o1g'has been tbrmulated b1' taking timely measures fbr accelerating the agricuitural growth br tackling the challenges of climate change. 43 This policy has empirasized the developrnent ol rnore advanced technology, based on crop managentent and increasir"rg ti-re income of the f'armers by increasir.rg tl-re clesired level of productivity and production. As a resr-rlt of implernentation oI this policy, tire capacity o['the agriculture sector rvill be increased tl-rrough agricultural productivity, fbod security, saf'e food, poverty alleviation and by tackling of the risk of global u'arming. All these measlrres r,vill enhance the accomplishment of the cherished goal of the Father of tire Natior-r Bangabandhur Sheikh Mujibur Rahtnan of building the Shonar Bangla. The agricr-rlture sector will achieve a solid gror-rnd by rnaking use of' inteilectr-ral capacity of ali, efticiency, and the balanced use of natural re soLlrces. 1.1 B.C.P-20 I 9-2016083(D)-2,000 Book. 2020.