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* Enabling minor tertiary works to improve water storage/supply and drainage

* Enabling minor tertiary works to improve water storage/supply and drainage

* Promoting low water demand dry season crops so that water is used more efficiently (assistance with seeds, advice on crops)

* Promoting low water demand dry season crops so that water is used more efficiently (assistance with seeds, advice on crops)

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* Vegetable cultivation in polybags was tested by 44 households and then spread. Brinjal, tomatoes and chillies were successfully grown for home consumption, enhancing nutrition.

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* Vegetable cultivation in polybags was tested by 44 households and then spread. Brinjal, tomatoes and chillies were successfully grown for home consumption, enhancing nutrition

* Rice variety BRRI Dhan 67 was demonstrated and gave yields 1.5 times that of usual varieties and was free from rust disease which was widespread in this dry season.

* Rice variety BRRI Dhan 67 was demonstrated and gave yields 1.5 times that of usual varieties and was free from rust disease which was widespread in this dry season.

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* A pilot manufacturing plant for producing water hyacinth paper was set up at polder 25 with Thukra WMG. Necessary manpower were trained.

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* A pilot manufacturing plant for producing water hyacinth paper was set up at polder 25 with Thukra WMG. Necessary manpower were trained

* Compost preparation process was transferred

* Compost preparation process was transferred

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* An art competition was arranged to promote WH craft paper among users.

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* An art competition was arranged to promote WH craft paper among users

* Steps were taken to link producer with buyers.

* Steps were taken to link producer with buyers.

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* Engagement of women in small-scale aquaculture can increase women empowerment and household nutrition by increased consumption of small fishes at the household.

* Engagement of women in small-scale aquaculture can increase women empowerment and household nutrition by increased consumption of small fishes at the household.

* Families consumed almost all the fishes (93%) produced in the ecopond, ameliorating their daily nutrition.

* Families consumed almost all the fishes (93%) produced in the ecopond, ameliorating their daily nutrition.

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* To ensure quality breed or fingerlings of small native species in the time of stocking in the ecopond, as many of the small ponds dry up during dry season.

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To ensure quality breed or fingerlings of small native species in the time of stocking in the ecopond, as many of the small ponds dry up during dry season.  

==== [[:File:BGIF10 Nice Foundation - Improved Pig Hygiene in Kawra Community 13nov 16.pdf|Pig rearing pilot, Nice Foundation [BGIF 10]]] ====

==== [[:File:BGIF10 Nice Foundation - Improved Pig Hygiene in Kawra Community 13nov 16.pdf|Pig rearing pilot, Nice Foundation [BGIF 10]]] ====

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* Pig manure can be used for bio-gas and organic fertilizer in agricultural field.

* Pig manure can be used for bio-gas and organic fertilizer in agricultural field.

* Pig farming can be accepted by local population, if they are hygienically and sensitively managed.

* Pig farming can be accepted by local population, if they are hygienically and sensitively managed.

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* Scaling-up is difficult because of small community involved and remote markets.

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Scaling-up is difficult because of small community involved and remote markets.

==== [[:File:BGIF15 Just Farming - Increasing Quality in Mungbean Production 23oct 17.pdf|Increasing mungbean production of small farmers, JUST Farming [BGIF 15]]] ====

==== [[:File:BGIF15 Just Farming - Increasing Quality in Mungbean Production 23oct 17.pdf|Increasing mungbean production of small farmers, JUST Farming [BGIF 15]]] ====

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* Pilot achieved breakeven in terms of costs and benefits.

* Pilot achieved breakeven in terms of costs and benefits.

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* Idea is good in waterlogged area, but limited replicability in rest of polder due to easier, and more lucrative options for farmers involved.

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Idea is good in waterlogged area, but limited replicability in rest of polder due to easier, and more lucrative options for farmers involved.

==== [[:File:BGIF21 WorldFish - Low-Cost Tilapia Feed 30sep 17.pdf|Tilapia Feed, WorldFish (& WUR and CGIAR) [BGIF 21]]] ====

==== [[:File:BGIF21 WorldFish - Low-Cost Tilapia Feed 30sep 17.pdf|Tilapia Feed, WorldFish (& WUR and CGIAR) [BGIF 21]]] ====

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* Transportation in the local urban markets need strong infrastructure system.

* Transportation in the local urban markets need strong infrastructure system.

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* The farmers need a strong backup linkage to continued fish or Pangasius farming practices in their ponds

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* The farmers need a strong backup linkage to continued fish or Pangasius farming practices in their ponds.

==== Women Business Centres, United Purpose [BGIF 22] ====

==== Women Business Centres, United Purpose [BGIF 22] ====

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* Partnerships are key, CIMMYT established relationship with the Department of Agricultural Extension and BMD for successful implementation.

* Partnerships are key, CIMMYT established relationship with the Department of Agricultural Extension and BMD for successful implementation.

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* COVID-19 crisis interfered with planned field activities, so that fewer workshops were held

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* COVID-19 crisis interfered with planned field activities, so that fewer workshops were held.

==== [[:File:BGIF29 mPower breeed identification and digital registry FINAL REPORT 11nov 19.pdf|Breed identification and digital registry of cattle, mPower [BGIF 29]]] ====

==== [[:File:BGIF29 mPower breeed identification and digital registry FINAL REPORT 11nov 19.pdf|Breed identification and digital registry of cattle, mPower [BGIF 29]]] ====

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* Breed Identification service AI technicians find it easy to motivate farmers take right type of semen for their cattle. Farmers developed strong awareness on negative and long-term consequences of wrong type of semen use for AI. However, the recommended type of semen was not always available for the appropriate AI.

* Breed Identification service AI technicians find it easy to motivate farmers take right type of semen for their cattle. Farmers developed strong awareness on negative and long-term consequences of wrong type of semen use for AI. However, the recommended type of semen was not always available for the appropriate AI.

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* Although willingness to join Shurokkha tele-veterinary service among community service providers is quite strong, soliciting service with payment is limited to only complicated cases

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* Although willingness to join Shurokkha tele-veterinary service among community service providers is quite strong, soliciting service with payment is limited to only complicated cases.

==== [[:File:BGIF31 1jun 20 PCR Sustaining Sack Farming Practices Practical Action.pdf|Sack Farming, Practical Action [BGIF 31]]] ====

==== [[:File:BGIF31 1jun 20 PCR Sustaining Sack Farming Practices Practical Action.pdf|Sack Farming, Practical Action [BGIF 31]]] ====

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* Accessing soil and seeds is difficult in areas subject to frequent flooding. Sack gardeners need to ensure collecting enough soil before the rainy season.

* Accessing soil and seeds is difficult in areas subject to frequent flooding. Sack gardeners need to ensure collecting enough soil before the rainy season.

* The average life-span of a sack is around 12 months. Sufficient water is required during the dry season to prevent crops from wilting.

* The average life-span of a sack is around 12 months. Sufficient water is required during the dry season to prevent crops from wilting.

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* Farmers adopt technology easily that they find easy to copy and beneficial

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* Farmers adopt technology easily that they find easy to copy and beneficial.

== Fairs by GoB departments ==

== Fairs by GoB departments ==

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Bigblue at 15:55, 14 November 2021