IRRI Drives Efforts to Scale up Agricultural Innovations in Bangladesh

Bushra Humaira

Dhaka, Bangladesh – In collaboration with CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I) Program, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships that promote the widespread adoption of rice-based innovations in Bangladesh. This includes initiatives such as the Cluster-based Farmer Field School model, Wife Husband Model, Dry-direct Seeded Rice, Nature-based soil fertility management, and Improved Fodder.

IRRI is actively engaging in a series of technical workshops and strategic meetings with crucial partners, including the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Agricultural Information Services (AIS), and the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). This collaborative effort is aimed at laying a solid foundation for transforming agricultural systems in Bangladesh, particularly in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.

These initiatives are part of IRRI’s broader mission to identify effective pathways for scaling innovations. By demonstrating technologies and aligning with national development priorities, building institutional capacity, and shaping inclusive policies, we hope to address the pressing challenges of climate change. As these challenges intensify, especially in the vulnerable coastal areas of Bangladesh, the timely scaling of appropriate innovations is becoming increasingly critical.

Strategic Partnerships to Unlock Systemic Change

As Bangladesh continues to grapple with the pressures of climate change and eco-system degradation, coastal region of the country has seen an increase in salinity and natural disasters. To tackle this, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is extending its efforts to ensure that agricultural innovations and reach the fields where they are needed most.

In Bangladesh, IRRI is a part of Scaling for Impact, CGIAR’s program fully dedicated to scaling food, land, and water innovations, is driving this change by linking science to systemic, inclusive impact.

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