Climate smart agriculture and agribusiness competitiveness in Bangladesh
The global agricultural landscape is undergoing profound transformations driven by technological advancements, changing climate patterns, and evolving consumer demands.
Factsheet
- Schools involved School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
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Institute(s)
HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
Agriculture - Research unit(s) International Agriculture and Rural Development
- Funding organisation Others
- Duration (planned) 01.04.2024 - 30.04.2025
- Head of project Dr. Ingrid Fromm
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Project staff
Dr. Ingrid Fromm
Stefan Gfeller -
Partner
Leading House South Asia and Iran
Khulna University Bangladesh - Keywords Sustainable production systems;Climate change mitigation and adaptation;Access to markets and value chains;
Situation
Bangladesh, situated in the heart of the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, harbours a significant agricultural sector, with smallholder farmers constituting the backbone of its agrarian economy. However, the country's agricultural landscape is characterized by vulnerability to climate change, including frequent cyclones, waterlogging, salinization of arable land, and rising sea levels (Chowdhury, Hasan and Islam, 2022). It is especially observed in coastal regions like Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira districts which also result in market distortion. These challenges exacerbate the risks faced by small farmers, jeopardizing their productivity, incomes, and overall resilience. These climatic vulnerable zones, along with other areas of the country require agricultural development.
Course of action
By integrating small farmers into digital platforms for procurement, logistics, and market linkages, stakeholders can streamline operations, reduce transaction costs, and ensure fairer returns for producers (Lioutas, Charatsari and De Rosa, 2021). Additionally, digital technologies enable the traceability and certification of agri-food products, enhancing food safety standards and market competitiveness, particularly in export-oriented segments like shrimp and vegetable farming.
