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Status of Agrobiodiversity in Southern Coastal Zone in Bangladesh

M. A. Rahim
Department of Horticulture, BAU, Bangladesh.

A. K. M. Ashraful Alam
School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bangladesh Open University, Bangladesh.

M. Zulfikar Rahman
Department of Agricultural Extension Education; Bangladesh.

L. Sebastian
IRRl, Philippine

Mauricio Bellon
Aquatic Agriculture System (AAS).

D. Chandrabalan
Bioversity International, Malaysia.

P. Quek
Bioversity International, Malaysia.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An intensive survey on agrobiodiversity, information collected from key informants, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), were made of aquatic agricultural systems in three regions (polders) of Borguna, Satkhira and Khulna in southwestern Bangladesh. This research was conducted by Bioversity International in partnership with the Fruit Tree Improvement Program (FTIP) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and World Fish under the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS). Key stakeholders consulted included farmers, businessmen, politicians, local leaders, local public representatives both male and female, Government and Non-government official sand religious leaders. The topics covered included species loss (crops, fish, livestock), cropping pattern, homestead diversity, food habit and marketing systems. Information was also collected on causes of loss, major constraints, potential actions, and responsibilities. Wide variations were observed in respect of species loss, cropping pattern, food habit and marketing system in the three polder zones. Homestead diversity of crops also varied significantly. Species loss was associated with natural disasters, sea level rise, increased salinity and political interventions.

Keywords: Agrobiodiversity, Dhap cultivation, Sorjan system

Location: Barguna, Satkhira and Khulna

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Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Non-commodity: Market analysis

Objectives:

To study the status of agro biodiversity in southern coastal zone of Bangladesh

Methodology:

The paper covers three polder zones of the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS): Barguna, Satkhira and Khulna within which selected communities were investigated In Satkhira- Upazilla Kaliganj and Tarally community In Khulna- Upazilla Batiaghata and Gangarampur and Andharia communities, In Barguna, Upazilla Amtali azarkhali an d Gojkhali and Khekuani communities. In addition, the floating cultivation method popularly known as Dhap cultivationwas visited in Banaripara upazilla of Barishal. In each polder zones interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including farmers, businessmen, political personnel’s, local leaders, local public representatives both male and female, Government and Non-government officials and, religious leader. Information was collected on species loss (crops, fish , livestock), crop pin g pattern, homestead diversity, food habit, marketing system, and relevant matters. Information also taken on causes of species loss, major constraints, probable suggestions, responsibility and solutions.This information was supplemented by literature review This work was conducted by Bioversity International in partnership with Fruit Tree Improvement Program (FTIP) of Bangladesh Agricultural University as part of its collaboration with the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems. .

Source of Information: The procedings of Training Workshop on Forestry and Agroforestry Technologies for Professionals Forestry Unit , BARC, http://www.nawg.gov.bd/user/images/posts/55.pdf

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The topics covered included species loss (crops, fish, livestock), cropping pattern, homestead diversity, food habit and marketing systems. Information was also collected on causes of loss, major constraints, potential actions, and responsibilities. Wide variations were observed in respect of species loss, cropping pattern, food habit and marketing system in the three polder zones. Homestead diversity of crops also varied significantly. Species loss was associated with natural disasters, sea level rise, increased salinity and political interventions.

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