Pairing Agriculture with Technology in Bangladesh

[Fahmida Hossain]

Agriculture and the rural non-farm economy, which together contribute 56% of the gross domestic product, are the main sources of livelihood for rural people. Raising agricultural productivity and improving the economy of the rural non-farm sectors is crucial to ensure food security, generate employment and reduce poverty in rural Bangladesh. The National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) aims to improve effectiveness of the technology used in agriculture to increase productivity and farm income, with a particular focus on small and marginal farms.

http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2014/06/23/pairing-agriculture-with-technology-in-bangladesh

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