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Bangladesh: Farmers bet on climate-proof crops

Source(s): Inter Press Service International Association
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According to IPS, the crop diversification, actively supported by the government’s research institutions, is already benefiting Bengali farmers. Bangladesh’s agricultural institutions have developed 190 varieties of wheat and rice capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pest attacks, flooding or temperature extremes. Despite such advances, experts feel that Bangladesh needs better cooperation from international agriculture research agencies to help farmers adapt to climate change.

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Hazards Drought Flood Heatwave Insect infestation
Themes Climate change Food security and agriculture
Country and region Bangladesh
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