IFPRI's podcast Research Talks! has released a new episode, which features an interview with IFPRI’s Senior Research Fellow & Bangladesh Country Representative, Akhter Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed takes listeners behind-the-scenes of how research findings were translated into a national program targeting agriculture, nutrition and gender via the ANGel project in Bangladesh. Listen to this riveting episode […]
Reforms in Agricultural Extension in Bangladesh: Book Chapter
Agricultural extension in Bangladesh is key for improving agricultural productivity, food security, and recent IFPRI research in Bangladesh even shows that agriculture extension holds promise for leveraging nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Nevertheless, research shows that its capacity remains limited in this South Asian country. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), the Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM), and […]
Bt Brinjal Study: Pesticide Use Falls, But Risk Remains
The cultivation of Bt brinjal has enabled farmers to reduce pesticide use and log higher profits but the genetically modified vegetable is not fully free from the risk of fruit and shoot borer (FSB) infestation, a new study found. The FSB is one of the most devastating pests that damages up to a third of […]
Policy Workshop: Agricultural Transformation in Bangladesh
On March 6, 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and the USAID-funded Policy Research and Strategy Support Program (PRSSP), implemented by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), jointly organized a half-day policy workshop to disseminate research-based evidence from the “Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL)” project, and the Bt brinjal impact assessment. The event attracted […]
Training helps improve agri production practices: Survey
Interactive training on agriculture and nutrition enhances the knowledge of improved production practices for both crops and non-crops such as vegetables and fruits, according to a survey. The increase in knowledge was particularly large for women, the survey said. Besides, women become empowered in ownership of assets and decision-making, especially related to agriculture, nutrition and […]