by Razin Iqbal Kabir (IFPRI), Mohammad Mahfujul Haque (BAU), and Sudha Narayanan (IFPRI) A decade ago, there was much to cheer about Bangladesh’s shrimp export performance. In recent years however, the promise of a shrimp boom has faded, and the sector seems to be at an impasse. Annual value of exports is still at 1997 levels […]
Exploring mechanization in agriculture: Insights from a field visit to Tangail District
Agricultural mechanization in Bangladesh Agricultural mechanization plays a key role in increasing agricultural productivity. In Bangladesh, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and employs more than half of the labor force, the adoption of mechanization can significantly enhance the sector’s efficiency and productivity. Additionally, it can help smallholder farmers overcome challenges associated with […]
New Publication: Shocks and the determinants of resilience: Fish and shrimp value chains in Bangladesh after Covid-19
New Publication In March 2023, IFPRI researchers Razin Kabir, Muhammad Nahian Bin Khaled, Sudha Narayanan, and Shahidur Rashid published the article, "Shocks and the determinants of resilience: Fish and shrimp value chains in Bangladesh after Covid-19" in Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy. Abstract There is little systematic evidence on the resilience of South Asian agri-food […]
Household listing underway for agrifood systems assessment in Bangladesh
Survey preparation involves several essential steps before conducting a survey. CGIAR’s Regional Initiative on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA) is preparing to conduct a local agrifood systems survey, which aims to establish a body of evidence that connects agricultural production, market access, eating habits, climate change adaptation measures, and sustainable management of natural […]
Food Loss and Waste in Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains
Context According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about one-third of all food produced around the globe is lost or wasted. This is particularly egregious in a world where one in nine persons is food insecure, and widespread food affordability concerns in low- and middle-income countries have resulted from COVID-related value chain […]
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