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INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PO BOX 2040 | MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35662 | USA
Sustainable Soil Management Component (SSMC) of OCP Foundation’s Agricultural Development Project in Bangladesh – Stage 1
MONTHLY REPORT | NOVEMBER 2017
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Second Steering Committee Meeting of SSMC Project ....................................................................................2
Attendees ....................................................................................................................................................2
Welcome Address and Roundtable Introduction ........................................................................................3
IFDC Presentation on SSMC Progress .......................................................................................................3
Field Visits by Steering Committee Members ...................................................................................................4
Technical Program Activities ............................................................................................................................5
Field Trials ..................................................................................................................................................5
Remarks and Observation ...........................................................................................................................7
Field Demonstrations ..................................................................................................................................8
Farmer Training ........................................................................................................................................10
Other Activities .........................................................................................................................................11
Photographs of SSMC Activities .....................................................................................................................13
Figures
Figure 1. SSMC Project Locations............................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 2. GPS Coordinates ........................................................................................................................... 12
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AVPI Accelerating Vegetable Productivity Improvement
BADC Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation
BARI Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute
BRRI Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
DAE Department of Agricultural Extension
FC Field Coordinator
GAP Good Agricultural Practice
GOB Government of Bangladesh
ha hectare
ICARDA International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
IFDC International Fertilizer Development Center
K Potassium
kg kilogram
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
mt metric ton
N Nitrogen
OFRD On-Farm Research Division
P Phosphate
S Sulfur
SAAO Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer
SRDI Soil Resource Development Institute
SSMC Sustainable Soil Management Component
SPP Supply Plant Product
TSP Triple Superphosphate
UAO Upazila Agriculture Officer
Zn Zinc
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Sustainable Soil Management Component (SSMC) of OCP Foundation’s Agricultural Development Project
in Bangladesh – Stage 1
Monthly Report (November 2017)
Introduction
The OCP Foundation signed an agreement with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) for
implementation of the Sustainable Soil Management Component (SSMC) of OCP Foundation’s Agricultural
Development Project in Bangladesh –Stage 1 for a period of three years, from January 2017 to December
2019. SSMC is addressing many of the increasing, serious soil fertility concerns of the northern districts of
Bangladesh while also helping farmers enhance crop productivity and profitability through the
implementation of improved soil management methods in the overall context of market-sensitive good
agricultural practices (GAPs).
OCP Foundation’s comprehensive project also includes input from OCP Foundation and the International
Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). The overall objective of this agricultural
development project is “sustainable management of soil to enhance yields and farmers’ incomes under
resilient production systems in Bangladesh, resulting in food and nutrition security, improved health and
livelihoods.” The project includes the SSMC in addition to monitoring and capacity building inputs by OCP
Foundation and works related to the promotion of GAPs, entrepreneurship, and farmer organizations by
ICARDA. The project targets rice, maize, potato, pulses, and, to a lesser extent, wheat.
SSMC is being implemented with Government of Bangladesh (GOB) counterparts – Bangladesh
Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Department of
Agricultural Extension (DAE), and Soil Resource Development Institute (SRDI). Additionally, agro-input
retailers are also involved to promote balanced plant nutrient and GAP solutions for improving crop
productivity, crop profitability, and soil fertility. The primary approach of the project for IFDC is to conduct
trials with BRRI and BARI and field extension activities with DAE. This monthly report shows the progress
achieved in November 2017.
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Second Steering Committee Meeting of SSMC Project
The Second Steering Committee of SSMC Project of OCP Foundation was held at the IFDC Dhaka office in
Bangladesh on November 21, 2017.
Attendees
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Bangladesh
1. Mr. Abu Bakr Siddique, Joint Secretary, Agriculture Inputs.
2. Dr. A.S.M. Mahbubur Rahman Khan, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the On-Farm Research
Division (OFRD), BARI.
3. Krishibid Kazi Md. Saiful Islam, Additional Director, Agro-Input, DAE.
4. Dr. M. Akkas Ali, Principal Scientific Officer, BARI.
5. Dr. Md. Aminul Islam, Principal Scientific Officer, Soil Science Division, BRRI.
6. Dr. Zainal Abedin, Principal Scientific Officer, SRDI.
7. Dr. Md. Isbat, Manager (Sales), Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC).
8. Dr. Md. Shafayet Hossain, Deputy Manager, Supply Plant Product (SPP), BADC.
OCP Group
1. Mr. Abdelmonim El Kanit, Senior Manager, Support Agronomique.
2. Mr. Tarik Boudiar, Senior Sales Manager, India and Middle East, Executive Commercial.
OCP Foundation
1. Mr. Imadeddine Rouini, Project Manager, International Development Program.
IFDC
1. Ms. Ishrat Jahan, Deputy Director, Asia.
2. Dr. Yam Kanta Gaihre, Divisional Scientist, Asia.
3. Dr. Sharukh Ahmed, Senior Agriculture Specialist, SSMC.
4. Mr. Mainul Ahsan, Senior Soil Scientist, SSMC.
5. Mr. Afzal Mahmood Hossain, Project Manager, Accelerating Vegetable Productivity Improvement
(AVPI) project, and Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist.
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Welcome Address and Roundtable Introduction
Mr. Abu Bakr introduced himself and welcomed all the participants, especially the SSMC project team
visiting from Morocco. He extended his thanks to all the participants for their role in successfully
implementing the SSMC project for the betterment of the poor farmers of Bangladesh. He reiterated that the
Ministry of Agriculture will provide all support to this project for improving the soil health and fertilizer
management of Bangladesh. He also highlighted the recommendation of the Honorable Minister of
Agriculture to incorporate four additional crops – onion, chili, garlic, and Aus rice. He requested that IFDC
and OCP Foundation incorporate those crops, with additional funding if needed.
After the welcome address, all participants introduced themselves, giving their name, designation, and
institution, and explaining their role and commitment to successfully implementing the SSMC project. The
Bangladesh team also extended their thanks to IFDC for the invitation to the meeting. The OCP members
then extended thanks to the organizers of the meeting.
IFDC Presentation on SSMC Progress
In accordance with the approved work plan, IFDC SSMC senior national staff made presentations on the
progress of work, dividing it into three sections:
1. Mr. Mainul presented on the progress of trials. He elaborated that the two sets of trials were finalized,
each with eight treatments, in consultation with the BARI and BRRI scientists. Two trials were
established in Aman, and another 13 trial sites were identified. Of the 13 sites, two on-station trials have
been established and the remaining 11 will be established during this winter/Rabi season. The OCP
members questioned the quantity of straight fertilizers used in each treatment. Mr. Mainul replied that
the BARC recommended dose was used in all treatments except farmers’ practice.
2. Responding to a query from OCP representatives, the Bangladeshi scientists explained that there are six
compound fertilizers in the approved list of the Bangladesh Government Fertilizer Control Order. IFDC,
through policy interactions with the government, motivated private sector manufacturers to mix
fertilizers, which the government approved. More than 100 blended fertilizer factories received
registration from the government. However, most of those produced fake or adulterated fertilizers, which
were monitored through DAE and SRDI, and all factories were closed except two – South Bengal in
Jessore district and NAFCO in Savar (near Dhaka). Both of these factories mix fertilizers physically, not
chemically. The production of NPKS fertilizer had reached 120,000 metric tons (mt), but now it has
settled at about 20,000 mt. Adulteration is a major issue related to NPK compound fertilizers. However,
since OCP compound fertilizers are processed chemically, the question of quality will not be an issue.
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Dr. Zainal Abedin indicated that the following two government-approved fertilizers are popular among
the farmers:
Crop N P K S
Rice 8 20 14 5
Vegetables 12 15 20 6
3. Dr. Sharukh presented the progress on farmer trainings and establishment of demonstrations. Of the 60
demonstrations, 10 in Aman and another four in other crops were established. Of the 60 farmer trainings,
15 were completed and another 35 will be completed during this Rabi season. Five field days were also
organized. Mr. Imadeddine Rouini suggested that the benefits of OCP mixed fertilizers be included in
the farmer training programs. Dr. Sharukh also presented the preliminary results of the nine
demonstrations for which crop cuts were completed. The results show that the OCP fertilizer NPSZ,
together with straight fertilizers, gave higher yields compared to the other three treatments, including
farmers’ practice, in all the sites.
4. Mr. Afzal discussed the SSMC project’s M&E plan, developed by IFDC, to measure the following:
a. Number of farmers using improved technology.
b. Area under improved technology.
c. Incremental yield.
d. Gross margin of farmers.
All of the above will be measured through crop cuts and by conducting a village monitoring survey.
After the presentation, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture concluded the meeting with thanks
to all the participants.
Field Visits by Steering Committee Members
The team traveled to the project areas, particularly Bogra, Natore, and Rajshahi, during November 21-23,
2017. They visited and interacted with: (i) researchers from BARI’s OFRD at the Bogra Research Station;
(ii) trained farmers from Shahjahanpur, Bogra; (iii) established demonstration sites at Shahjahanpur, Bogra,
(iv) summer rice (T. Aman) crop cut and field day at Natore; and (v) BRRI Regional Research Station in
Rajshahi. The members expressed their great satisfaction with the overall progress of project activities as
well as IFDC’s efficient and effective management in opening a new technological avenue by linking
research, extension, fertilizer retailers, and farmers for sustainable soil management in Bangladesh.
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Technical Program Activities
As per the annual Work Plan, major technical activities conducted during the reporting month included the
following, which are linked to cropping season and deliverable and aimed at achieving the project goal.
Field Trials
IFDC’s Deputy Director of Asia and senior staff and Field Coordinator (FC) of SSMC and AVPI visited
the OFRD Research Station in Bogra. A discussion was held with OFRD scientists about SSMC on-
station research activities at the Bogra station on November 6, 2017. They also visited the proposed on-
station trial sites at the OFRD research station.
Senior staff and FC of SSMC visited the BRRI Regional Research Station in Rajshahi. A discussion was
held with the Chief Scientific Officer there on November 13, 2017. Two on-station Boro trials will be
established at the BRRI Research Station in Rajshahiand; two on-farm trials will also be established in
different locations.
Three OCP Foundation and OCP Group delegates from Morocco, IFDC’s Deputy Director of Asia,
Focal Points of BRRI, BARI, DAE, SRDI, and BADC, and senior staff and FC of SSMC and AVPI
visited OFRD, BARI Regional Research Station, Bogra, on November 22, 2017. Chief Scientific
Officer, OFRD, BARI, Gazipur, briefed the visiting team about OFRD activities. The team members
visited two potato and wheat on-station field trial plots established at the Bogra Research Station.
The Chief Scientific Officer of the OFRD Research Station, Bogra, also delivered a brief presentation on
SSMC research activities. OFRD scientists detailed the field trial program conducted at trial sites.
The Steering Committee Members, BADC representatives, senior staff of SSMC and AVPI, and FC of
SSMC visited the BRRI Regional Research Station in Rajshahi on November 23, 2017. The Research
Station’s Chief Scientific Officer summarized BRRI activities as well as characteristics of modern rice
varieties developed by BRRI. Also, scientists discussed on-station trial activities. Two balanced fertilizer
and macro- and micronutrient omission-related trial plots will be established in the coming Boro season
at the BRRI Research Station in Shyampur, Rajshahi. In each trial, eight treatments and three
replications will be followed.
Two on-station field trials on potato and wheat were established at OFRD, BARI Research Station,
Bogra, on November 19 and 20, 2017.
Two on-station field trials on maize and lentil were established at OFRD, BARI Research Station,
Rangpur, on November 16 and 20, 2017.
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Seven on-farm field trials on potato, maize, and lentil were established at Ulipur of Kurigram, Domar of
Nilphamari, Sadar of Dinajpur, and Amnura of Chapai Noawabganj during November 16-30, 2017.
Detailed information on the 11 established on-station and on-farm field trials is given below.
Sl. # Location Name of the Crop
Category of Trial
Number of Established
Trials Date of Sowing
1. OFRD, BARI Research
Station, Bogra Potato On-station 1 November 19, 2017
2. OFRD, BARI Research
Station, Bogra Wheat On-station 1 November 20, 2017
3. OFRD, BARI Research
Station, Rangpur Lentil On-station 1 November 16, 2017
4. OFRD, BARI Research
Station, Rangpur Maize On-station 1 November 20, 2017
5. Ulipur, Kurigram Lentil On-farm 2 November 16, 2017
6. Domar, Nilphamari Maize On-farm 1 November 30, 2017
7. Domar, Nilphamari Potato On-farm 1 November 30, 2017
8. Sadar, Dinajpur Potato On-farm 1 November 22, 2017
9. Sadar, Dinajpur Maize On-farm 1 November 23, 2017
10. Amnura,
Chapai Noawabganj Wheat On-farm 1 November 23, 2017
Total 11
T. Aman crops from two on-farm field trials plots were harvested by BRRI scientists with the help of
concerned trial farmers on November 14 and 27, 2017. Detailed information on crop yield by
treatment with observations is listed below.
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Yield of BRRI Dhan49 Under Different Fertilizer Management Packages, Pirganj, Rangpur, T. Aman, 2017
Treatment Grain Yield
(mt/ha)
T1 = aAEZ based NPKSZn 5.02
T2 = NPKSZn + vermicompost 0.5 t/ha 5.06
T3 = NPKSZn + cow dung 0.5 t/ha 4.86
T4 = bOCP 1 + straight fertilizer 5.20
T5 = cOCP 2 + straight fertilizer 5.25
T6 = T4 + vermicompost 0.5 t/ha 5.13
T7 = T5 + cow dung 0.5 t/ha 4.97
T8 = dFarmers’ fertilizer dose 4.86
CV 3.30 a. NPKSZn @ 90-15-40-12-1.5 kg/ha.
b. OCP compound fertilizer (P2O5 = 45%).
c. OCP compound fertilizer (N = 12%, P2O5 = 45%, S = 5%, Zn = 1%).
d. NPK @ 104-15-45 kg/ha.
Effect of Liming and Omission of Macro- and Micronutrients
on Grain Yield of Aman Rice (BRRI Dhan52), Farmers’ Field, Kurigram, 2017
Treatments Grain Yield
(mt/ha)
T1 = NPKSZn (-lime) 4.89 ab
T2 = NPKSZn (+lime) 5.18 a
T3 = OCP compound fertilizer (N-P2O5-S-Zn [ 12-45-5-1]) + straight fertilizer 4.26 bc
T4 = PKSZn (-N) 4.21 c
T5 = NKSZn (-P) 4.16 c
T6 = NPSZn (-K) 4.47 bc
T7 = NPKZn (-S) 4.35 bc
T8 = NPKS (-Zn) 4.79 abc
CV (%) 4.97
Remarks and Observations
Balanced Fertilizer Trial at Pirganj
Some trial plots at the Pirganj site experienced lodging due to a storm at ripening stage.
Cow dung and vermicompost application rates should be increased.
Grain yields of BRRI dhan49 under different fertilizer packages were almost similar. Comparatively, some
higher grain yields were produced when OCP compound fertilizers were used with straight fertilizer.
Use of OCP compound fertilizer instead of triple superphosphate (TSP) reduced the use of urea by
12 kg/ha, gypsum by 5 kg/ha, and zinc sulfate by 1 kg/ha in the T. Aman season. However, this
formulation is not farmer friendly until there is a need to apply straight fertilizer.
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Macro- and Micronutrient Omission Trial at Kurigram
The Kurigram trial site was submerged with floodwater for about two weeks beginning December 8,
2017.
Rice plants recovered after submergence, but this trial became infected by bacterial leaf blight disease.
Necessary measures were taken to treat the disease, but grain spot disease was observed again at
ripening stage.
Grain yields of the recommended dose with and without lime (T1 and T2) are statistically identical.
OCP compound fertilizer + straight fertilizer (T3) produced 4.26 mt/ha grain, statistically identical to the
grain yield of 4.89 mt/ha recorded in the recommended dose when no lime was added (T1).
The recommended fertilizer dose with liming produced the highest grain yield (5.18 mt/ha), which was
significantly higher than the yield from OCP compound fertilizer + straight fertilizer treatment.
Omission of N (T4) and P (T5) from the recommended fertilizer dose without liming significantly
reduced the grain yield, while omission of K (T6), S (T7), and Zn (T8) had no significant effect on grain
yield.
It is notable that omission of all nutrients except zinc from the recommended dose with lime
significantly reduced the grain yield of BRRI dhan52.
It can be concluded that liming may have some effect on nutrient availability for wetland rice, but this
will be determined after a dry season trial.
Field Demonstrations
IFDC’s Deputy Director of Asia and SSMC senior staff and FC monitored all of the T. Aman
demonstration plots in this reporting month. Senior staff and FC of SSMC also monitored all of the
T. Aman demonstration plots throughout the month. Overall crop conditions were good. Crops in some
demonstration plots were slightly affected by rat infestation. Crops in flood-affected demonstration plots
recovered considerably.
Ten crop cuts from T. Aman demonstration plots have been completed in 10 upazilas in six districts
during November 7-23, 2017. SSMC senior staff and FCs, DAE officials, and concerned demonstration
farmers attended all the crop cuts and field day programs. From all 10 crop cut findings, it was observed
that lime-treated OCP compound fertilizer and recommended fertilizer treatment plots performed best
among the four fertilizer treatments. The effect of lime treatment in acidic soils was noticed in almost all
the sites. yield data is given below by site.
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Sl. No.
Location Variety
T1 Farmers’ Practice
T2 Recommended Fertilizer Dose Without Lime
T3 Recommended Fertilizer Dose
With Lime
T4 OCP Compound
+ Straight Fertilizer With
Lime (mt/ha at 14% moisture level)
1. Sadar, Nilphamari BRRI dhan49 4.80 4.80 5.20 5.10
2. Saidpur, Nilphamari BRRI dhan49 3.30 3.70 4.10 4.20
3. Sadar, Kurigram BRRI dhan49 4.95 5.30 5.44 5.70
4. Chirirbandar, Dinajpur BRRI dhan49 4.20 4.40 4.80 4.20
5. Sadar, Dinajpur BRRI dhan49 4.87 5.12 5.50 5.80
6. Gomostapur, Chapai
Noawabganj BRRI dhan51 6.16 6.56 6.80 7.24
7. Nachole, Chapai
Noawabganj BRRI dhan49 5.50 7.12 7.27 7.20
8. Nageswari, Kurigram BRRI dhan49 3.84 4.19 4.07 4.52
9. Shahjahanpur, Bogra BRRI dhan49 4.30 5.06 5.26 5.38
10. Sadar, Natore BRRI dhan51 4.10 4.14 4.20 4.50
After crop cuts from T. Aman demonstration plots, five field days were organized by IFDC SSMC
and DAE at Nilphamari Sadar, Chirirbandar, Kurigram Sadar, Gomostapur, and Natore Sadar
upazilas. About 100 male and female trained and non-trained farmers attended each of the field
days. Senior staff and FCs of SSMC, DAE officials, and local public representatives were present at
each.
The following participants attended the crop cut and field day at Natore Sadar on November 23,
2017: OCP Foundation and OCP Group delegates from Morocco; IFDC’s Deputy Director of Asia;
Focal Points from BARI, BRRI, DAE, SRDI, and BADC; the Union Parishad Chairman; Deputy
Directors/District Training Officer, DAE; Upazila Agriculture Officer (UAO)/Adl; UAO, DAE;
senior staff and FC of SSMC and AVPI; Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officers (SAAOs), DAE; and
local farmers. A total of 106 farmers (79 men and 27 women) attended these field days. A
demonstration farmer shared his experiences with the participants.
In the field days at Natore Sadar, one of the scientists explained that, in the farmers’ practice plot
crop, the yield was found to be very close to the recommended fertilizer treatment plot, but the cost
of fertilizer for the farmers’ practice plot was much higher than that of the recommended fertilizer
plot. This means that farmers used more fertilizer than the recommended treatment.
All of the farmers showed interest in the OCP compound fertilizer, provided it retains good quality
and availability. Concerned demonstration farmers expressed opinions about SSMC demonstration
plots and crop performance. Reporters from local newspapers and electronic media attended the field
day program at Natore.
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In this reporting month, 10 SSMC potato, maize, lentil, and wheat demonstration plots were
established at Gabtali and Shahjahanpur of Bogra, Sadar of Dinajpur, Sadar of Nilphamari, Nachole
and Gomostapur of Chapai Noawabganj districts. Layout, fertilization, and seed sowing were
properly completed. In the Nachole demonstration, the farmer used a bed planter provided by DAE
for sowing wheat seed. The concerned SAAO of DAE and the SSMC FC actively participated in all
activities. Detailed information on established demonstration plots is provided below.
Sl. No.
Upazila District Crop
Target Achievement Date of Sowing Name Variety
1. Gabtoli Bogra Potato Asterix 1 1 Nov. 11, 2017
2. Gabtoli Bogra Potato Asterix 1 1 Nov. 12, 2017
3. Shahjahanpur Bogra Maize Hybrid 1 1 Nov. 13, 2017
4. Gabtoli Bogra Maize Hybrid 1 1 Nov. 14, 2017
5. Shahjahanpur Bogra Potato Asterix 1 1 Nov. 22-23, 2017
6. Nachole Chapai
Noawabganj Wheat BARI Gom 28 1 1 Nov. 28, 2017
7. Sadar Dinajpur Potato Asterix 1 1 Nov. 29, 2017
8. Sadar Nilphamari Potato Asterix 1 1 Nov. 30, 2017
9. Gomostapur Chapai
Noawabganj Lentil BARI Lentil 6 1 1 Nov. 30, 2017
10. Gomostapur Chapai
Noawabganj Wheat BARI Gom 28 1 1 Nov. 30, 2017
11. Total 10 10
Farmer Training
In this reporting month, 15 farmer training programs were conducted with 449 participants. T. Aman,
lentil, wheat, potato, and maize farmers attended the programs during November 6-23, 2017. The
training programs were conducted at Dinajpur Sadar and Chirirbandar of Dinajpur, Kurigram Sadar and
Nageswari of Kurigram, Sadar and Saidpur of Nilphamari, Gabtali and Shahjahanpur of Bogra, Natore
Sadar of Natore, and Nachole and Gomostapur of Chapai Noawabganj districts. Of the 449 trained
farmers, 57 (13%) were women. Of the 449 trained farmers, 302 were progressive T. Aman, potato,
wheat, maize, and lentil farmers.1 Fifteen demonstration farmers who were selected earlier also attended
the training programs. In addition, 75 agro-input retailers were also present. Modules during the training
programs included PowerPoint and oral presentations, group discussions in a participatory approach, and
practical demonstrations on identification techniques of adulterated micronutrient fertilizers. Senior staff
and FCs of SSMC; Deputy Director, DAE; and UAOs and SAAOs, DAE, attended the programs as
1 Progressive farmers are those who are willing to use the good farm practices (GAPs – such as good quality seed, balanced doses
of fertilizers, proper spacing from line to line and plant to plant, integrated pest management [IPM] practices with improved
technologies, etc.), establish their own demonstration plots, share their knowledge, and encourage their neighboring farmers for
using GAP along with improved technologies.
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resource people. Detailed information on the number of farmers attending the training programs is
provided below.
Sl. No.
Training Venue Participants
Male Female Fertilizer Retailers
Demo Farmers
Total
1. Upazila Conference room, Saidpur, Nilphamari 19 5 5 1 30
2. Training Hall, DAE, Saidpur, Nilphamari 18 6 5 1 30
3. Chilapara, Sadar, Kurigram 21 3 5 1 30
4. Training Hall, DAE, Gabtoli, Bogra 21 3 5 1 30
5. Fotejangpur College, Chirirbandar, Dinajpur 20 4 5 1 30
6. Training Hall, DAE, Nageswari, Kurigram 20 4 5 1 30
7. Farmer’s residence, Natore Sadar, Natore 20 4 5 1 30
8. Farmer’s residence, Natore Sadar, Natore 20 4 5 1 30
9. Upazila Parishad Hall, Chirirbandar, Dinajpur 23 0 5 1 29
10. Union Parishad Hall, Rohonpur, Gomostapur,
Chapai Noawabganj 20 4 5 1 30
11. Upazila Parishad Hall, Gomostapur, Chapai
Noawabganj 20 4 5 1 30
12. Itakhola, Sadar, Nilphamari 20 4 5 1 30
13. Training Hall, DAE, Nageswari, Kurigram 20 4 5 1 30
14. Upazila Parishad Hall, Shahjahanpur, Bogra 20 4 5 1 30
15. Bara Harishpur, Sadar, Natore 20 4 5 1 30
Total 302 57 75 15 449
Other Activities
IFDC’s Deputy Director of Asia and Senior M&E Specialist monitored T. Aman demonstration plots at
Bogra, Natore, and Chapai Noawabganj districts and held discussions with demonstration farmers and
DAE officials during November 6-7, 2017.
FCs of SSMC collected GPS coordinates of all the field days, farmer training venues, and non-rice
demonstration plot sites from all the selected upazilas.
Lime (dolomite) was used by 15 wheat, maize, lentil, and potato demonstration farmers in selected
upazilas after harvesting the T. Aman crop.
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Figure 1. GPS Coordinates
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Photographs of SSMC Activities
Steering Committee members visiting on-station trial plots at OFRD, BARI Research Station, Bogra
Second Steering Committee Meeting of the SSMC project at the IFDC Bangladesh office
Presentation of project activities in the Steering Committee Meeting at the IFDC Bangladesh office
DAE Deputy Director Nilphamari attending SSMC farmer training program at Saidpur
Steering Committee Members attending a farmer training program at Shahjahanpur
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Photographs of SSMC Activities
Steering Committee Members, DAE officials, and SSMC senior staff monitoring non-rice
demonstration plots and discussing with demonstration farmers at Shahjahanpur of Bogra
OCP Foundation delegate inaugurating crop
cut of a demonstration plot at Natore
Crop cut from T. Aman demonstration plot at
Nachole
Steering Committee Members attending a field
day program at Natore Field day program after crop cut from T. Aman demonstration plot at Nilphamari
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