seed production and ownership, food security and sustainable agricultural
development for the poor and marginalized farmers of char areas. These
included farmers in discussions, plans and activities, organizing various
meeting, workshop and coordinating meeting, seed preservation at both
household and community level and marketing, demonstrating local seed
technologies at agriculture fairs, selection of farmers and blocks for seed
production and irrigation projects, etc. It also ensured technical supports
from Department of Agriculture Extention, Spices Research Institute and so
on. By preserving seeds, the women played active role in production system,
which, in turn, contributed to women’s empowerment. The farmers’
association also created strong relationship with government seed research
and service providing institutions.
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