Many researches revealed that the pesticides make harmful effects on the environments and fish habitats. Application of some pesticides on the vegetables and fruits cause serious diseases on the human body. The Agriculture Extension Component (AEC) Project under Agrculture Sector Program Support (ASPS-II) of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has introduced Field Farmer School. Click here to know more about AEC.

Good seed is very important to increase productions. Bangladesh Agricultural Development Cooperation (BADC) is producing and marketing high yielding variety of rice and potato seeds. There are also a good number of private companies, which are importing hybrid seeds. Click here to know about seed dealers.

Soil fertility is one of the important determinants of crop production. Unfortunately, soil resources have been exploited without proper care. Realizing the importance of proper soil fertility and fertilizer management, the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has been implementing Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management Project (SFFP) in cooperation with national research institutes. Click here to know about fertilizer recommendation guideline.