The key challenges facing sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh include:
Climate Change Vulnerability: Frequent floods, cyclones, and erratic rainfall disrupt agricultural activities and damage crops. Rising temperatures also impact yields and increase pest outbreaks
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Land Degradation: Soil erosion, salinity, and reduced fertility hinder productivity. Limited arable land due to population pressure exacerbates this issue
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Water Scarcity and Management: Although dependent on monsoon rains, inefficient water management and seasonal droughts challenge irrigation and crop production
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Lack of Access to Technology and Inputs: Farmers often struggle with limited access to modern agricultural tools, quality seeds, fertilizers, and financial services, limiting productivity growth
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Market Access and Infrastructure: Poor rural infrastructure and market linkages prevent farmers from getting fair prices and accessing wider markets
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Addressing these issues requires policy reforms, climate-resilient practices, and investment in rural infrastructure and technology.
Climate Change Vulnerability: Frequent floods, cyclones, and erratic rainfall disrupt agricultural activities and damage crops. Rising temperatures also impact yields and increase pest outbreaks
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
FORESIGHT4FOOD
.
Land Degradation: Soil erosion, salinity, and reduced fertility hinder productivity. Limited arable land due to population pressure exacerbates this issue
FORESIGHT4FOOD
.
Water Scarcity and Management: Although dependent on monsoon rains, inefficient water management and seasonal droughts challenge irrigation and crop production
CLIMATE KNOWLEDGE PORTAL
.
Lack of Access to Technology and Inputs: Farmers often struggle with limited access to modern agricultural tools, quality seeds, fertilizers, and financial services, limiting productivity growth
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
CLIMATE KNOWLEDGE PORTAL
.
Market Access and Infrastructure: Poor rural infrastructure and market linkages prevent farmers from getting fair prices and accessing wider markets
FORESIGHT4FOOD
.
Addressing these issues requires policy reforms, climate-resilient practices, and investment in rural infrastructure and technology.